1d ago
Mailbag Debuts! Your questions answered: Nico Hoerner, Rafael Devers and ... fowl Drew Gilbert?
F.P. Santangelo and Susan Slusser address some of the most pressing questions about the Giants offseason as submitted by listeners. Who is the team pursing at second base (and why?) and what does the future hold for a number of SF's youngsters, including Bryce Eldridge, Hayden Birdsong and Tyler Fitzgerald. Drew Gilbert features in one serious question and a silly one! Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4d ago
Buck Stops By: Four-time Manager of the Year Buck Showalter talks about Giants' Tony Vitello hire
Buck Showalter, himself something of an unconventional managerial hire, chats with F.P. Santangelo about San Francisco's choice of a college coach, Tony Vitello, to manage the Giants. What challenges will there be? How long might the transition take? Plus: a look at competing in the NL West - and how the Dodgers' spending might impact a potential work stoppage. Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement . Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6d ago
Giant Options - Is Cody Bellinger really a possibility for the Giants after Scott Boras drops his name in connection with SF?
Winter meetings wrap: Will the Giants spend? And how might some of the moves this week impact their options? Plus: Tony Vitello is new, but so are many other managers; and still no Frick honors for Duane Kuiper. Will the Hall ever put him and Mike Krukow in at the same time? And SF acquires a Rule-5 catcher, Daniel Susac Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 9
Buster Moves? Giants top baseball exec looks to get creative at winter meetings
On the first day of the winter meetings, Susan Slusser reports in about what Buster Posey and Zack Minasian discussed with the media, plus: is the team still in on big-name starters? Is Bryce Eldridge a potential trade piece after all? And FP Santangelo talks Hall of Fame - Jeff Kent makes it in while Barry Bonds' chances grow ever more dim. Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 4
Eldridge on block? Top prospect will be in demand if Giants make a big deal
Slugging first baseman-DH Bryce Eldridge was off limits last offseason, but with the winter meetings starting next week, if SF wants to land a big-name starter or bat, they might have to move the 20-year-old. F.P. Santangelo and Susan Slusser examine that possibility and potential trade targets, plus take a look at new lefty reliever Sam Hentges. Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 2
Pubcast! FP and Susan chat about Tatsuya Imai from the World's End
The hot news is the Giants' budget or lack thereof - did owner Greg Johnson signal this a month ago and what might be the plan? If the Giants won't spend, what other options are there? Plus: Rob Jones, a Giants fan who works at the BBC and also plays baseball, talks about his love for the team and the game. F.P. Santangelo and Susan Slusser break things down from legendary Camden Town pub the World's End, an venerable institution. @worldsendcamden Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network. This holiday, give your loved ones the only gift that keeps on giving — health. Go to Superpower.com/gift to get a free $49 gift box with your gifted membership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 28
Initial reaction - J.T. Snow talks new job, Bryce Eldridge and Bonds with F.P.
The former Giants first baseman is getting his first taste of managing and discusses the league and his hopes for his Modesto team while also breaking down his defensive work with Bryce Eldridge and what it might look like if Patrick Bailey stopped switch hitting. F.P. Santangelo finishes up by asking Snow about playing with Barry Bonds. Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Take advantage of Ridge’s Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% OFF by going to Ridge.com/FOUL #Ridgepod Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 24
Rating the regulars
Are Heliot Ramos and Jung Hoo Lee getting the job done? How will Rafael Devers respond to new manager Tony Vitello? Does Patrick Bailey need to stop switch hitting or is he on the right track? And how are things looking at second base with Casey Schmitt? Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement . Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Take advantage of Ridge’s Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% OFF by going to Ridge.com/FOUL #Ridgepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 21
Giants add OF Joey Wiemer and pitching coach Justin Meccage; Shayna Rubin joins!
Breaking News! The San Francisco Chronicle’s Shayna Rubin joins FP Santangelo and special guest Susan Slusser. The trio talks about the Giants’ newest additions, outfielder Joey Wiemer and pitching coach Justin Meccage, plus her thoughts on manager Tony Vitello after sitting down with him in Las Vegas. Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 17
Front office reliever - Javier Lopez on his new role with his old team
Known as the glue guy of the relief staff during the Giants' title years, Javier Lopez is now part of the executive suite. He breaks down his new job and how it came about with F.P. Santangelo, and they discuss Tony Vitello and how his staff is shaping up and break down the pitching staff. What's Buster Posey's vision? Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 13
Joe Maddon BLASTS Giants decision to hire manager Tony Vitello without pro experience
FP and Susan discuss the first public shot taken at Giants manager Tony Vitello and Vitello’s response to Joe Maddon - could this get the team behind him even more quickly? Plus more free-agent talk, and Giants ace Logan Webb’s fourth-place Cy Young finish. Subscribe to Splash Hit Territory on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11
Giants ace Logan Webb dishes on defense, Tony Vitello, how Justin Verlander helped him prepare
Fresh off winning his first career Gold Glove, Logan Webb joins FP and Susan to talk about the keys to his defensive improvement, his thoughts on new manager Tony Vitello and the recent staff changes, plus how the Giants rotation is shaping up and how free agency might impact that group. Subscribe to Splash Hit Territory on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Part of the Foul Territory Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 6
Reunion Time!
Bruce Bochy is nearing a return to the fold, and F.P. and Susan break down owner Greg Johnson's recent comments about the payroll, team needs and Tony Vitello. Plus: Bonds and Kent are on the Eras Committee ballot, Bonds for the second time - a look at their Hall of Fame chances from a guy who played in the Steroid Era and a writer on the ballot committee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 4
New Show Alert! Vitello era begins, Giants watch Dodgers win again
Welcome to Splash Hit Territory! F.P. Santagelo hosts. In the first episode, he welcomes San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser to dish on new skipper Tony Vitello's first moments in a Giants uniform. Hear their initial reactions to the Vitello era beginning, and who could full out his coaching staff. (22:09) F.P and Susan discuss the 2025 World Series from the Giants perspective - will watching the Los Angeles Dodgers win again compel the Giants to spend this off-season? The Giants need outfield help to compete in the NL West. Subscribe to Splash Hit Territory, your home for San Francisco Giants insights and analysis. Tune in for multiple episodes each week all off-season long! Part of the Foul Territory Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
