Pitchers Park Podcast, Episode 45 - Closing out Spring with a battle for Giants' #5 SP: Birdsong vs Roupp

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

Jeff and Brooks take a closer look at Verlander's 1-year contract and how he fits in the Giants rotation. Plus, friend Taylor Wirth gets a very special shoutout for a funny and memorable gaff during Verlander's Zoom presser. 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

Recorded a few hours before the news broke of Justin Verlander's agreement with SF, Jeff and Brooks discussed possible additions to the rotation and analyzed the slow movement after Willy Adames signed. Do the Giants need to bring in a lefty masher? 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 swings big when the fans need it most, and landing his first major free agent acquisition was no different. Jeff and Brooks break down the thrilling news of Willy Adames and SF agreeing to terms for 7 years, $182M - which is set to be the largest free agent contract in franchise history. 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

Is Buster Posey following Farhan Zaidi's path by adding known colleagues to his front office staff? Bobby Evans, Randy Winn, and Jeff Berry are back. Plus, a farewell to Alyssa Nakken, who is Cleveland bound. 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 made sure that Carson Ragsdale and Carson Seymour won't be stolen away from the Giants organization in the Rule 5 draft. Brooks and Jeff discuss the Giants' roster decisions at the non-tender deadline. 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

San Francisco's General Manager search lasted just hours into the offseason. With Zack Minasian now working under Buster Posey, it begs the question: How often will they tap into their connections within the LA Angels front office? 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