Pitchers Park Podcast, Episode 48 - First Base Reset: Giants replace Wade Jr. with Dominic Smith

Tyler Fitzgerald was optioned to AAA. Casey Schmitt is banged up. Jeff and Brooks discuss the Giants' need for more production at 2nd Base, while exploring some potential options to trade for next month. Pitchers Park Podcast is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Jeff Young and Brooks Knudsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster Posey pulled off the unthinkable, trading Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks, and two prospects for perennial All-Star slugging DH/3B 28-year old Rafael Devers and his $260M~ remaining for the next 8+ years. A deal like this just never happens for the Giants... until now. Devers will wear #16 when he debuts Tuesday night at Oracle Park. Jeff and Brooks give their initial reactions. Pitchers Park Podcast is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Jeff Young and Brooks Knudsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants' top prospect has been promoted to AAA at only 20 years old. His future is bright, but how long can the Giants wait while hoping for steady production at the first base position? Pitchers Park Podcast is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Jeff Young and Brooks Knudsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The offensively challenged Giants made some moves, designating LaMonte Wade Jr. and Sam Huff for assignment, while adding Dom Smith, Daniel Johnson, and Andrew Knizner. Will these moves be enough to get SF out of this funk? Pitchers Park Podcast is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Jeff Young and Brooks Knudsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants have been solid overall, but several negative trends stand out: the struggles of Ryan Walker, LaMonte Wade Jr., Patrick Bailey, and Willy Adames' defense. Pitchers Park Podcast is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Jeff Young and Brooks Knudsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants keep rolling in the ever-competitive NL West. Brooks and Jeff examine some of the positive signs that have led San Francisco to a solid 24-14 record. Pitchers Park Podcast is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Jeff Young and Brooks Knudsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants had an excellent Cactus League in the Win/Loss record, but now it's about to get real. With Kyle Harrison being optioned to AAA, Jeff and Brooks talk about that last, undecided rotation spot. Pitchers Park Podcast is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Jeff Young and Brooks Knudsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catching up on recent roster movement, including a significant Giants trade and a few smaller minor league deals. Is San Francisco in a tough spot with only one left handed reliever? Brooks and Jeff weigh in.Pitchers Park Podcast is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Jeff Young and Brooks Knudsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Melvin names his Closer, outlines the 5th SP competition, and provides the early favorites for reps at DH. Pitchers Park Podcast is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Jeff Young and Brooks Knudsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After being heavily connected to him for months, Giants added the highest-ranked position player in the class for just under $3M. Brooks and Jeff also detail some trades that helped the Giants obtain an extra $500K in international bonus pool money. Pitchers Park Podcast is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Jeff Young and Brooks Knudsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices