Baggs & Brisbee: A show about the San Francisco Giants

Our Colorado Rockies beat writer Nick Groke joins the show to discuss the Rockies. How Oracle park is the hardest place to play for the Rockies. How Coors field allows you to be more aggressive at bat. Nolan Arenado future in Colorado. And ow tough it is to pitch at Coors field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's your favorite memorabilia? Andy and Grant talk about theirs. How they got it. And the most meaningful pieces they own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look behind enemy lines with our Dodgers beat writer Pedro Moura. He discusses the addition of David Price and Mookie Betis to the Dodgers roster. How the Dodgers have been contenders for the last decade. And the depth of their roster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will 82 games do for the Giants? The different looking postseason. Can the Giants be a decent team halfway through the season? Playing games without fans. And will the MLB ask players to take a 50/50 revenue split? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giants are better off being in player development mode. As for now Giants aren't looking at a substantial amount of time missed. Thoughts on Joey Bart. The Giants getting contracts off of the books. Will be a bummer that it's only 5 rounds in the draft. And Which Giants prospect would we have seen come up this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Shea author of "24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid" discusses the life of HOF Willie Mays. A look at his playing days. The involvement Mays still has with the Giants and his relationship with the players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys break down some of the Giants greatest home runs in team history and why some either didn't get enough love from fans or got too much love. The JT Snow homer from the NLDS vs the Mets is a big one that got talked about. Some of Willie Mays major HR milestones get mentioned as well. And the guys tell a few funny Ricky Henderson stories that are true and some that are false. Start your free...

When did you become a Giants fan? How confident are you about the current Giants team? How confident are you in the current Giants baseball management, led by Farhan Zaidi? How confident are you in the current Giants ownership group, led by Greg Johnson, Rob Dean and Larry Baer? Check out the rest of the survey: https://theathletic.com/1777954/2020/04/28/giants-fan-survey-share-your-thoughts-on-th...

Is there a mutual interest between Yasiel Puig and the Giants? How Puig fits a need for the Giants. Puig will be exciting to watch. Could Puig destroy the team's chemistry? And a few thoughts on Buster Posey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yastrzemski on what his time at home has been like. Facing virtual pitchers. On building a relationship with a new hitting coach. How on the field habits may change. Never feeling any pressure to live up to what his last name means to baseball. And the most surreal home runs he has ever hit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pairing of Jon Miller and Joe Morgan. It's rare to have a national voice for baseball these days. Jon Miller is one of the best baseball broadcasters. And the craft of baseball announcing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dubon spring went well. His journey to the MLB. A brief look at recent Giants center fielders. Outfield defense is a priority for the Giants. And will we see delays in player development? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Haft talks his new book with SF Giants clubhouse emeritus Mike Murphy. Stories of behind the scenes anecdotes in the clubhouse. Recounting the pain in the clubhouse before the Giants World Series run. Stories of Willie Mays and Frank Sinatra dining. And why Haft wanted to write about these stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baseball discussions on starting the season. It will not be an easy decision to make. Will we even see a baseball season? The possibility of starting the season without fans in attendance. And how can the excitement come through without fans in attendance? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Juan Uribe made has mark with both the Giants and Dodgers. The back leash he received from Giants fans going to the Dodgers. Beloved Giants to go to the Dodgers. And teams that hate each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2010 World Series was one to remember. Covering the World Series runs. Underrated and overlooked moments from the World Series championships. How Travis Ishikawa walk that started everything. Pitching was key for the Giants. And how no one was better from prevented runs than Santiago Casilla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new deal ramifications are not as bad for the Giants. Giants are in a better position with the new deal than lots of other teams. If there's no baseball this season there will be no time for players to truly develop. And we now know there will be a MLB draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lincecum was awesome to watch. There was something that made Lineceum seem like a regular every day man. Fans couldn't wait to see Lincecum come up to the mound. Giants recognized the dominance in Lincecum when they called him up. And his four season of dominance    For more exclusive content visit: theathletic.com/baggsandbrisbee  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How should the Giants structure their pitching roster? Will the Giants use an opener? Giants need for a cleaner first ending. Giants have the ability to mix and match their 5th starter. And their bullpen depth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything is uncertain right now. A gap year will not help for some players. A look at certain Giants players that are on the cusp to making the roster. a glance at the past. And AJ Pierzynski time with Giants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SF Giants will take direction from the MLB. The effect financially of suspending the season. MLB players questions in regards to suspension. What will happen to the international players? If the season is shorten could Tyler Beede choose to miss the season and have Tommy John surgery? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonds taking swings and giving advice at Giants spring training. Recent roster cuts. No concerns for now for Tony Watson to be available on opening day. Giants pitching depth seems better this season. Who will be the 5th starter for the Giants? And will the Giants use an opener this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beede's process is being interrupted by an elbow injury. His injury is a blow to the Giants. Giants do not have immediate help at pitching. Cueto's first start was short, sweet and good. It will be interesting to watch Cueto this season. And how often will we see Hunter Pence play this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pablo Sandoval and Hunter Pence are back with the Giants. What to expect from a young team in 2020. And who is the Giant's cult hero? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Baggs & Brisbee breakdown SF Giants baseball every Monday and Thursday starting March 2nd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.