This week on the There R Giants podcast, I have to empty out the file drawers with some player interviews I conducted back in April before a few travels disrupted my podcast schedule a bit. I’ve been stacking these player interviews up a bit the last few weeks, so I wanted to get these out before they became too musty!

Just before the season began I spoke with Sabin Ceballos about his strong winter and spring. I also talked with Vaun Brown, who looked back on a difficult 2024 and how he navigated his way through that season, as well as his hopes for the new one. And finally, I talked with reliever Trent Harris, who talked about the joys of being a minor leaguer called up to big league camp in the spring, and what he’s been doing to prepare for the tough Eastern League competition.

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Kerry tries to explain to Roger what’s been going on with the Giants in his absence, and we both try to come to grips with the strengths and potential weaknesses of this resilient edition of the team. One thing’s for sure, a strong start has put them in position to think about where the team can and should be supported and upgraded as the summer goes along.

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Intro/Outro: “Back in the USSR” by The Beatles

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My friend and former collaborator, Kevin Cunningham, joins me this week to discuss early season impressions and our trips to various Giants’ affiliates — especially Kevin’s recent trip up to Eugene. We talk early season weather and a few injuries, as well as philosophical changes we’ve picked up in the organization.

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Intro/Outro: “Inspiration Information” by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

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Kerry Crowley and I discuss the Giants’ crazy first homestand, the good vibes and question marks surrounding the team, and look forward to a tremendously challenging road trip coming up.

As always, you can hear Kerry talking Giants regularly on KNBR and follow him on either Twitter or Bluesky at KO_Crowley. You can follow me at rog61 or get all of my Giants’ prospect related work by becoming a There R Giants’ subscriber to get daily Minor Lines delivered straight to your Inbox.

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Intro/Outro: “It’s About Time” by The Pandoras

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My friend Wrenzie Regodon joins me once again from his home base in the Philippines (where he watches copious amounts of Giants’ minor league ball) to talk over the Giants’ break camp rosters at all four full-season affiliates. We talk about the guys we’re missing on the Opening Day rosters, our favorite parts of each roster, and some players we think might surprise up and down the Giants’ system.

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Intro/Outro: “Our Corner of the World” by Young Fresh Fellows

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Ok, I’m going to try something new today and you can tell me if you like it! A quick little video recorded from The Diamond giving my initial take on the Opening Day rosters. If you like this I’ll try to make it a regular gig throughout the year. Plus I’ll have some player interviews coming soon in the same format.

Happy Opening Day everybody!

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We have actual, meaningful games to discuss! Real performances, real stats, and real action! Kerry Crowley and Roger Munter dig in with relish to the start of a new baseball season, and all the fun it’s brought Giants’ fans so far. Are the new vibes real and sustainable? We discuss!

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Intro/Outro: “Song No. 2” by Blur

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The dean of prospect writing, MLB’s Jim Callis stops by to talk about the Giants’ new direction and a fresh new top 30. We talk about Bryce Eldridge, Carson Whisenhunt, James Tibbs III, Josuar Gonzalez, Jhonny Level, Landen Roupp and many, many others!

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Intro/Outro: “Future Starts Slow” by The Kills

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SF Chronicle’s Shayna Rubin drops by the podcast this week to discuss the Giants relatively uneventful but upbeat spring training. We talk about the magnetic personality of Willy Adames, the 5th starter race, Jerar Encarnacion’s clear path to playing time, and the interesting mix of youth and veteran talent on this year’s club.

The pod will take a break for the next few weeks, but content keeps flowing out at There R Giants. Later this month I’ll be in Papago Park for in person looks at the entire farm and bringing you plenty of video and observations, which makes this a great time to become a There R Giants’ subscriber.

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Intro/Outro: “Photograph” by Weezer

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Kerry Crowley and I return to talk actual baseball games! That’s fun! We get into some of the interesting camp battles around the edges of the roster, including backup catcher, fifth starter, and the interesting outfield situation.

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Intro/Outro: “Panda and the Freak” by The Baseball Project

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