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On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick joins Locked On Diamondbacks host Millard Thomas to discuss the San Francisco Giants' offseason. Millard poses a shocking but thought-provoking question: Are the Giants having the worst offseason of any team in baseball? While Ben certainly does not agree, it's hard to argue with the fact that the Giants have lost some of their best players. Buster Posey retired. Kevin Gausman is a Blue Jay. Kris Bryant is a free agent. While the Giants' rotation may have technically taken a step backward with Alex Cobb essentially replacing Gausman, Ben is happy with the front office's progress so far, bringing back Anthony DeSclafani and Alex Wood on multi-year deals, after both were quality contributors for San Francisco last year. Logan Webb broke out and emerged as a frontline starter, so overall it's a very solid-looking rotation at this moment in time. That being said, they need to do more. Ben thinks they need to add at least one more quality arm, and probably more. On the position player side, Joey Bart is one of the top catching prospects in baseball, so there is some hope that the Giants have their catcher of the future on the doorstep of the majors. The Giants aren't likely to spend nine figures on anyone, reportedly, but there are several quality position players left who figure to command $50-99 million. Ben thinks the Giants have a lot of offseason left, and will ultimately field a team that will be competitive in 2022 without sacrificing future seasons. Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Giants Podcast on these platforms

Millard Thomas is joined by Locked On Giants host Ben Kaspick to discuss why the Giants let Gausman walk, is he getting overpaid, is the current Giants rotation good enough and more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode we're down a man but Couto and Hosk soldier on. They recap week 12 of the NFL Season where we saw our favourite teams lose, the Lions ALMOST win, the Eagles lose to end Hosk's Survivor pool run and also a number of injuries including Christian McCaffrey done for the season. Hosk's Fraud list would be growing if Jones was here but in his absence will more teams be added to the list? The Habs fire Bergvin and name Jeff Gorton as VP of Hockey Ops. The NHL names their 3-stars for the month of November. MLB teams handed out some huge contracts in lead up to the labour stoppage, the Jays signed Gausman but lose Semien to the Rangers and Ray to the Mariners. Hosk has stuff to talk about including Baseball Hall of Fame Balloting, Lincoln Riley and Brian Kelly getting huge contracts to coach in new places next year, the NCAAF playoff scenario could get really interesting as we head into conference championship weekend, and Italy and Portugal are in the same draw for the last chance World Cup qualifier. We review last weeks episode of Survivor where we saw Shan voted out in the ultimate betrayal putting Hosk's team down another player. Jones isn't here to put us on the grill.......how will the boys end it? Get yourself a pair of MeUndies and receive 20% off your first order by following the link - http://getcomfy.in/v/intosportsandstuff Visit TeePublic for all your Into Sports and Stuff Merchandise Needs - http://tee.pub/lic/intosportsandstuff Follow us on Twitter: @IntoSportsStuff Follow us on Instagram: @IntoSportsandStuff

It's officially #LockoutSzn, but we're not going to let Major League Baseball's first work stoppage since 1995 get us down. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss Robbie Ray's five-year, $115 million deal with the Seattle Mariners and why the Toronto Blue Jays chose Kevin Gausman over Ray. Was it because of Ray's opt-out and no-trade clause? Is Ray unvaccinated? Or maybe the Blue Jays just prefer Gausman over Ray? Also discussed: The absurdity of a potential deal with Freddie Freeman, why the Blue Jays should target Kris Bryant and what Toronto still needs to do this offseason. Next week, the lockout talk will begin. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Locked Out Of Heaven," Bruno Mars.

Keaton and Kyle take the DC mics today to discuss some recent free agent signings, lots of news and notes from around the league, and some listener questions. Tune in!

Outsider and Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the MLB lockout arriving, the Mets signing Max Scherzer, the Tigers adding Javier Baez, Gausman adding Toronto, the Rangers adding Jon Gray and Seager and Semien, Wendle to the Marlins, and much more. Host: Chase Thomas Guest: Jon Tayler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Gausman is officially a Toronto Blue Jay! He will wear #34 which was worn by his idol Roy Halladay as a member of the Phillies. The Jays have retired is #32 worn in Toronto. Justin and Patrick discuss the choice to go with Gausman over Robbie Ray who signed in Seattle. Marcus Semien and Corey Seager are Texas Rangers, Max Scherzer got PAID and the Mets also signed Starling Marte. With the lockout looming teams are scrambling to get players signed under the current CBA. Tune in to find out who has ended up with new deals!

Kevin Gausman introduces himself to Canada as the newest Blue Jay pays tribute to the late Roy Halladay. Shi Davidi (25:00) explains what to expect from Gausman on the mound. Jon Wertheim (36:00) explains the WTA's decision to pull out of tennis events in China. Justin Bourne (46:00) tees up a big night of hockey. Jeff Blair (1:15:00) with the latest on CBA talks between MLB & the players union.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Ben and Stephen open the show chatting about former Blue Jays Marcus Semien and Robbie Ray being introduced by their new teams, and the Jays introducing Kevin Gausman earlier today. Next, a visit from Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the Gausman introduction and the likelihood of the Jays adding another pitcher (13:21). Adnan Virk checks in just hours ahead of the lockout, why MLB Network is already airing movies and giving the league credit for going 27 years without a work stoppage (31:42).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

This week, I discuss what was a flurry of free-agent signings over the last 72+ hours. Additionally, I also explore how Toronto's starting rotation shapes up following the acquisition of Kevin Gausman. Enjoy!

Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays' chances of landing Freddie Freeman in free agency, the team's thought process in signing Kevin Gausman before Robbie Ray reached his decision, and how the Blue Jays can address their existing infield vacancies (00:36). Then, the crew weighs in on Pascal Siakam's lack of assertiveness against the Grizzlies, his inconsistent usage on the offensive end of the floor, and Fred VanVleet's struggles as a playmaker.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

News, contract details, rumors, and much more MLB free agency discourse is being pureed together in a blender of insanity! Drew and Kaitlyn cut through the cacophony and pour out their thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays' off-season moves. Kevin Gausman is now a Blue Jay! How will his talents lend themselves to the club, and why Gausman and not Robbie Ray, who is now headed to the Pacific Northwest? Who will be the team's Opening Day starter? Plus, Yimi Garcia inks a deal with Toronto to bolster its pen. Drew and Kaitlyn also dive into Marcus Semien and Steven Matz's departures, among others. Plus, how will Toronto go about the remainder of free agency? Are they big spenders still, or should we expect them to kick the bargain bin? Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter: @kaitlyncmcgrath Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/spinrate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime MLB Closer & MLB Network Radio Host Brad Lidge joined us earlier today in the midst of a flurry of signings across baseball. He touched on that, the concern over an upcoming labour stoppage, the Jays rolling with Gausman instead of Robbie Ray & what he makes of the huge deal for Max Scherzer

Longtime MLB Closer & MLB Network Radio Host Brad Lidge joined us earlier today in the midst of a flurry of signings across baseball. He touched on that, the concern over an upcoming labour stoppage, the Jays rolling with Gausman instead of Robbie Ray & what he makes of the huge deal for Max Scherzer

On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick discusses the San Francisco Giants seemingly closing in on deals for free-agent starters Alex Wood and Alex Cobb. The team has been rumored to be in hot pursuit of these two pitchers for about a week, and it seems those agreements may finally materialize. Ben addresses that both pitchers come with injury risks, and the Giants' rotation is still worse off than it was last year after the club lost Kevin Gausman to the Toronto Blue Jays. Next, Ben discusses tonight's tender deadline. The Giants already made a move related to this deadline, agreeing to a one-year deal with reliever John Brebbia, avoiding arbitration. It's a deal for less than $1 million, virtually a zero-risk investment in a guy with a Minor Leauge option and a track record of success. The Giants have six other arbitration-eligible players: Mike Yastrzemski, Darin Ruf, Austin Slater, Jarlín García, Dominic Leone, and Curt Casali. Ben strongly believes all six will be tendered contracts, and many are likely to agree to new deals by tonight's deadline. Lastly, Ben discusses the state of the free agent market, with the Giants failing or declining to sign any of the top tier talent that has flown off the board in recent days. Specifically, he wonders aloud whether the Giants saw too much risk in a five-year deal for Gausman, and whether the Giants were realistically willing to match or best the $43.3 million Max Scherzer is going to receive annually over three years. Regardless, Ben expresses strong trust and faith in this front office, which many have doubted every step of the way. Ben believes, among other reasons, their 107-win 2021 was strong evidence as to the front office's competence, and their ability to put together strong teams without necessarily shopping at the top of the market. Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Giants Podcast on these platforms

ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney joins First Up to chat about the very busy MLB off-season, Robbie Ray signing with the Mariners, why the Jays had trepidations about Ray, comparing Gausman and Ray, Jays trying to replace Semien, Cory Seager deal, Correa still being on the market and more!

Greg and Josh go over a busy week in Blue Jays land. They go in depth on the signing of Kevin Gausman including the contract he signed, what he brings to the table, how he has changed his approach to pitching in recent years to gain success and why the contract valuation isn't really representative of what Gausman did in 2021. They also discuss potential reasons why the team signed Gausman over Ray, the pickup of Yimi García and the impact on the back of the pen and the no risk/very high reward minor league deal for David Phelps. Finally, they look at the impact of the soft lockout deadline on free agency and how that can be played with going forward. They also answer a slew of listener questions and give out a Gold Star on Max Scherzer's behalf.

The stove is hot as shit! Marte, Canha (Mets), Semien, Gray (Rangers), Ray(Mariners), Matz (Cardinals) off the board and we talk about how the market is playing out. Dodgers and SF Giants get hit hard losing out on Seager (Rangers), Scherzer (Mets) and Gausman (Blue Jays). Dodgers do add some bullpen depth with Daniel Hudson and the Giants make their first add outside the organization to the rotation with (reportedly) adding Alex Cobb. Discuss the proposed 14 team playoff expansion and stress on the upcoming CBA decision that expires in 2 days!

Lukas Weese and MLB Analyst Jenn Smith react to Kevin Gausman signing a five-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays and how he will make an impact on this team both in the short and long term. Lukas and Jenn discuss Robbie Ray leaving Toronto, the similarities between the Ray and Gausman deals, as well as the legacies Marcus Semien and Ray leave behind. Finally, Lukas and Jenn discuss the spending spree taking place in MLB free agency ahead of the looming lockout. Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and co-hosts @Weesesports and @Baseball_Jenn. Please donate to social justice causes here: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Kaspick joins KNBR Tonight with Dieter to talk about the Gausman joining the Blue Jays: Were the Giants never going to match those numbers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad and GG are back and are joined by Hot Take Bri. They talk about the free agency craziness going on, Kevin Gausman leaving, who the Giants might be still going after, and debut a new segment called Hot Take Bri. Video podcast here: https://youtu.be/d8Gt9SBFwN8 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thompson-2-clark-a-giants-podcast/id1525173181 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thompson2Clark Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thompson2clark Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1119989601710400 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thompson2clark Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaJKsqfSTkt1Cj7GZ0-yDyA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sid recaps a busy NFL Week 12 without Lakeena to start off this week's show, but don't worry the recap is complete with Studs and Duds. Lakeena joins later to talk the Bulls and the NBA, a big-time rivalry week in college football, big money signings in the MLB, and a lot more. 2:51 - Bears and NFL Week 12 talk, including our Studs and Duds and crazy NFL happenings 40:32 - Lakeena enters 1:01:32 - Bulls and NBA talk: mixed bag for the Bulls, Suns stay hot, Lakers are up and down, Klay is almost back, this week's schedule 1:27:25 - College football Rivalry Week: Jim Harbaugh, Michigan finally beat Ohio State; Alabama escapes, Oklahoma State beats Oklahoma; Lincoln Riley hightails it to USC 1:43:15 - MLB signings: Scherzer to the Mets, Gausman goes to Toronto, Baseball Hall of Fame balloting 1:49:10 - Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists 1:52:16 - We pay tribute to pioneering golfer Lee Elder You can catch 2CS each Monday and Friday live from 12 pm to 2 pm on SportsZone Chicago's platforms. Download the SportsZone Chicago app for more information on their programs and where to watch them. Subscribe to WARR on Anchor and follow WARR Media for all the latest on our movement and stay tuned for upcoming episodes and specials from your comrades at WARR. Weareregalradio.com provides the best independent coverage of sports and culture -- feel free to share our content and rate us well here or wherever else you find our podcasts. Thanks for listening. twitter.com/warrmedia facebook.com/regalradio1 instagram.com/warrmedia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warrmedia/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/warrmedia/support

SF Chronicle's John Shea joins KNBR Tonight with Dieter to talk about Gausman signing with Toronto: "Gausman and Webb was a pretty good 1-2 punch in 2021 and they don't have that this next year. I think the Giants will miss him this coming season" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Stephen speak with Ren Lavoie as the Montreal Canadiens fired Marc Bergevin as their general manager, why or why not the GM needs to speak french, and how they may need someone who speaks french to partner with Jeff Gorton (0:57). Buck Showalter, 3-time Manager of the Year and MLB Network analyst shares his thoughts on Kevin Gausman when they were together in Baltimore, how Gausman is not afraid of the AL East and he is likely to be a great fit with the Blue Jays (28:23). The guys close out the show with a chat about the MLB playoff format and the pros and cons of adding teams up to 14.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

After a whirlwind 24 hours that saw a ton of top free agents find new homes, Rob, Jeff, and Van decide to discuss all the moves and then some. They talk about the perils of drafting Wander Franco, whether or not Jon Gray has immense upside, Kevin Gausman's shift to a much less pitcher friendly park, and plenty more!Introducing Rob and Jeff (2:05)CBA Discussion (3:46)Max Scherzer (6:57)Starling Marte (10:22)Eduardo Escobar (16:55)Mark Canha (20:21)Steven Matz (23:01)Anthony DeSclafani (25:27)Corey Kluber (27:19)Wander Franco (33:12)Jon Gray (39:34)Marcus Semien (44:32)Robbie Ray (49:56)Kevin Gausman (53:13)Yoshi Tsutsugo (56:02)Nate Eovaldi (59:16)Jake Cronenworth (1:02:06)Trent Grisham (1:05:06)Craig Kimbrel (1:07:55)Jarred Kelenic (1:10:44)

Eno & DVR return from a two-week break to a massive haul of free-agent signings and extensions including Max Scherzer and Starling Marte to the Mets, Marcus Semien to the Rangers, Kevin Gausman to the Blue Jays, an 11-year extension for Wander Franco, and a seven-year deal for Byron Buxton to remain in Minnesota.  Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels Podcast Apple: http://bit.ly/AppleRandB Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyRandB Google: http://bit.ly/RatesGoogle Stitcher: http://bit.ly/STRandB TuneIn: http://bit.ly/RBTuneIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick discusses the San Francisco Giants' offseason so far, relative to the rest of the market. Kevin Gausman, obviously a top target of the Giants, signed a new deal with the Blue Jays yesterday for five years, $110 million. It's a strong deal for Gausman, but it actually looks pretty reasonable compared to some of the other names flying off the board. Max Scherzer, another Giants target, signed with the New York Mets for three years, $130 million (a whopping $43.3 million per season, a new record). What does the rest of the market look like? Will the Giants get in on the frenzied activity? There was a report this morning that Alex Wood is getting his physical with the Giants today, so that would give them three solid starters locked up for at least two years in Wood, Anthony DeSclafani, and Logan Webb. They'd still be in an enviable financial situation, with a solid roster and tons of cash available to spend. The question is how much of it they're going to spend. Finally, Ben discusses Mike Yastrzemski officially reaching Super Two status. It's great news for Yaz, who will now make something closer to $3 million than what he otherwise would have made (near the league minimum). Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Giants Podcast on these platforms

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back to unpack MLB's free agency period; notably the Toronto Blue Jays signing free-agent starter Kevin Gausman to a 5-year/$110M deal and how he will fit in to the team's rotation. Jeff and Kevin also comment on Marcus Semien leaving the Blue Jays to sign a 7-year/$175M with the Texas Rangers, where Max Scherzer could wind up, and Gausman (and RP Yimi Garcia) taking less money to sign with an up and coming Blue Jays team. Jeff and Kevin also discuss how the Canadian government's vaccine mandate can effect negotiations in free-agency and Kevin weighs-in on Jose Berrios' extension seven-year extension with Toronto.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

In the final hour of the show Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo are joined by former ML GM Steve Phillips to chat about the Jays signing Gausman and Semien signing with the Rangers. We are also joined by TSN NBA analyst Jack Armstrong to chat about the Raptors losing streak

Today's word of the day is ‘scared money' as in scared money don't no money as in you have to risk it for the biscuit as in MLB teams are spending out of control money right now to land players. With the lockout looming… this is insanity. Scherzer to the Mets? Gausman to the Blue Jays! Semien to the Rangers! Buxton staying with the Twins! All getting over $100M deals. Why is this happening!? (13:20) The Mets are spending money. Steve Cohen has opened the bank. Mets fans should be happy about this. The Blue Jays signed Kevin Gausman for a huge deal. Toronto wants to win so they're paying big money. (18:50) What is Rob Manfred doing today? Negotiating! There's only a few days left before the potential lockout. (33:25) NPPOD. (36:00) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about my pal Scott Boras. They wanted to know what Scott Boras had to do with Bruce Meyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hot Stove is blazing as free agents fly off the board. Marcus Semien became the first big shortstop to find a team as he agreed to a 7-year, $175 million deal with the Texas Rangers. This means we'll see some large numbers for Seager and Correa when they eventually sign. Are the Rangers and Marlins ready to contend? Kevin Gausman is headed to the Blue Jays on a 5-year, $110 million deal. All this (and more) on today's episode.

In the first hour of the show Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo are joined by TSN MLB analyst Steve Phillips to chat about the Gausman signing and all the other MLB news. We also chat about the Leafs successful California trip, Raptors losing both games this weekend, week 12 of the NFL season and more!

Former GM of the Mets and TSN MLB analyst Steve Phillips joins First Up to chat about the Blue Jays signing Kevin Gausman, if Robbie Ray is coming back, Semien signing with the Rangers, who will the Jays still go after in free agency, Scherzer to the Mets rumours, expected lockout on December 1st and more!

Dylan & James are up late reporting all the latest from Sunday's hectic signings. Is Max Scherzer really gonna be a Met? Are the Blue Jays or Rangers in a better position to succeed following their busy Sundays? Will Corey Kluber or Avisail Garcia provide a bigger impact on their new teams? Plus our takes on the Buxton & Franco extensions!  To join the fun, interact with the guys and be featured in a future episode when your favorite team makes a move, reach out to us @SideRetiredPod on twitter, our DMs are always open!! 

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed RHP Yimi Garcia to a 2 year deal to shore up their bullpen. They are still in pursuit of Robbie Ray, Marcus Semien and have been linked numerous times to Kevin Gausman. Justin and Patrick break down the signings and rumours and then each list 3 free agents that they would like to sign. We'll be back with any huge news as it breaks!

Dylan and James are joined by another Mets fan, Dylan's classmate Georgetown '25 John Thorburn, as the three guys discuss the Mets' busy Black Friday!  How much more do the Mets need to add? What's the future for Dom Smith, Jeffrey McNeil & J.D. Davis? Which starting pitcher should the Mets add to their rotation, Scherzer, Stroman, Gausman or Jon Gray? What's the deal with Javier Baez? All that plus we give our predictions for the rest of the winter!  To join the fun, interact with the guys, and be featured in a future episode, reach out to us @SideRetiredPod, our DMs are always open!! 

Hosts Ty Dane Gonzalez and Colby Patnode tell you who they would vote for on this year's Hall of Fame ballot. Then they discuss the Mariners' inclusion in Kevin Gausman's market and also talk Marcus Stroman and John Means. Be sure to follow or subscribe to Locked On Mariners wherever you prefer your podcasts! For questions and other inquiries, email: lockedonmariners@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @LO_Mariners | @danegnzlz | @CPat11 For more of Ty and Colby, check out their Patreon: patreon.com/controlthezone/ Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Chad talk about all of the hardware Giants personnel have earned so far, who's signed and accepted offers, and who the Giants should be in the market for. We also re-visit Buster's retirement.Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TORTURECAST at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodtorturecast.comtwitter.com/torturecastfacebook.com/torturecast

On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick looks at which of the top free-agent starting pitchers the San Francisco Giants may pursue and why. He looks at the top 50 lists for MLB Trade Rumors, ESPN, and FanGraphs, examining each predicted contract for the 18 starters on MLBTR's list. Among the starters examined today are Kevin Gausman, Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Noah Syndergaard, Robbie Ray, Marcus Stroman, and Jon Gray. A trend that emerges is that the Giants will probably be looking for guys on shorter-term deals, for the most part. There is a lot of risk with long-term deals for pitchers, and there are some prime candidates on the market that could be seeking short-term deals for whatever reason. The one guy who may warrant a longer-term deal from the Giants is Gausman. Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Giants Podcast on these platforms

On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick discusses the predicted contracts for San Francisco Giants free agents Kris Bryant, Kevin Gausman, Anthony DeSclafani, Alex Wood, and Brandon Belt. He examines the Top 50 Free Agents lists for MLB Trade Rumors, ESPN, and FanGraphs, each of whom make a prediction for what the ultimate contract will be that each player signs. Ben thinks FanGraphs is way off on a few of their predictions, most notably for Gausman. There is a fascinating amount of variance for Gausman and Bryant. The sources seem to agree most on DeSclafani and Wood, but even then there isn't exactly consensus. Ben admits that he thinks ESPN's predictions are the most accurate for Gausman and Bryant, and that the Bryant contract will represent a shock to a lot of people. He thinks the DeSclafani and Wood predictions are reasonable, and that at those prices Wood represents a better buy. Regarding Belt, Ben thinks that all three sources are off. Two expect Belt to accept the qualifying offer, and one comes in on a two-year deal that's barely above the QO. Ben expects Belt to do better after the top-tier offensive success he's had across 2020-21, even though he has been injured a lot. Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Giants Podcast on these platforms

Dalton Johnson joins Dieter Kurtenbach and explains why Anthony Desclafani is more likely to return to the Giants than Kevin Gausman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dalton Johnson joins Dieter Kurtenbach and explains why Anthony Desclafani is more likely to return to the Giants than Kevin Gausman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Gausman is coming off a terrific season for the San Francisco Giants where he posted a 2.81 ERA in a league-leading 33 starts. Gausman enters free agency at the height of his powers and will likely command well over six figures. Should the Twins get in on the bidding? And how does he compare to fellow free agent Marcus Stroman? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick answers questions from listeners about the San Francisco Giants' upcoming offseason. Ben discusses how the Giants have four openings in their starting rotation, and that will be their top priority. Kevin Gausman seems at least somewhat likely to return, given there is seemingly strong mutual interest. The Giants have had success revitalizing the careers of several starters, including Gausman, Drew Smyly, Anthony DeSclafani, and Alex Wood. All four were brought in on one-year deals, and hit the market in line for much bigger paydays following their time with the Giants. That should help the Giants sign more pitchers coming off down years, as they've established themselves as an extremely attractive destination. On the offensive side, Ben expects the Giants to re-sign Brandon Belt, who has been among the very best hitters in baseball since the start of the 2020 season. If Belt departs, that would leave a huge hole in the lineup, although the Giants could figure out first base with some combination of LaMonte Wade Jr., Tommy La Stella, Darin Ruf, and Wilmer Flores. Keep in mind, however, that there's likely to be a universal DH in baseball next year, so the Giants will have an additional offensive spot in the lineup to fill every day. That could create a better opportunity for younger players like Joey Bart. Signing other offensive players, even big fish at the top of the market, remains a distinct possibility as well. The Giants have only about $40M committed for 2022, after being near $200M in annual payroll not long ago. Watch Daily on YouTube http://bit.ly/LOGYouTube Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It all comes down to this. On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick answers listeners' questions about the San Francisco Giants' NLDS Game 5 tonight against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Among the questions asked and answered are: Are we winning Game 5? Give us some stats that'll make us feel good about Thursday's game. Do you think the Giants will be aggressive early against Julio Urías? Have the Giants had any success against Urías this year? Do you think home plate umpire Doug Eddings will play a role? With everyone available in the bullpen, how aggressive do you expect Gabe Kapler to be? Webb followed by Kevin Gausman (if necessary) followed by Camilo Doval I would imagine if things go as planned, right? Has Tyler Rogers been overused in this series and should he be considered unavailable for Game 5? Besides Doval and Gausman, who can be trusted to relieve Webb if/when necessary? Watch Daily on YouTube http://bit.ly/LOGYouTube Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick discusses the San Francisco Giants' two NLDS games against the Dodgers over the weekend. Logan Webb was absolutely dominant in Game 1, and the Giants hammered three home runs en route to a 4-0 win. However, pretty much nothing went right in Game 2. Kevin Gausman was shaky early on, and the bullpen allowed the Dodgers to blow the game open late. There were a series of decisions that manager Gabe Kapler had to make, none of which worked out favorably. Most importantly, in Ben's eyes, was the decision not to pinch hit for Gausman in the bottom of the 5th. The Giants were trailing 2-1, and there was one out with nobody on base. Allowing Gausman to hit for himself was essentially punting on the inning, which wasn't ideal given that the Giants were trailing. Gausman predictably made an out and the inning amounted to nothing, and then he allowed two of the first three batters to reach in the top of the 6th, which wasn't too surprising given it was the middle of the batting order facing Gausman for a third time. Dominic Leone came on and allowed several runs to score, and later Zack Littell had a poor outing and the game got out of hand. At the end of the day, it's a brand new series as we shift our attention to Game 3 in Los Angeles. It'll be Max Scherzer on the mound for the Dodgers, and Alex Wood for the Giants. Scherzer is as good as it gets, but Wood is no slouch himself. In best-of-five series, the "momentum" of the series shifts with each and every game, so the Giants will look to swing it back in their favor tonight. If they falter, they still have a chance in Game 4, and Game 5 would be back in San Francisco with Webb on the mound. Watch Daily on YouTube http://bit.ly/LOGYouTube Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ron Wotus joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the NLDS: Could Gausman take the momentum from game 1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Wotus joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the NLDS: Could Gausman take the momentum from game 1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Devone and Shomari Block start the show talking about tomorrow's Giants vs Dodgers Game 1 matchup.  Should Giants be starting Logan Webb in game 1 or should they go with an established pitcher like Gausman?  Also what's your favorite Giants vs Dodgers moment?  The guys take calls on favorite moments  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GG is joined by his guest co-host Peter Allen who talks about his Giants fandom. They then break down the NLDS series with the Dodgers, look at the head-to-head during the season, look at the possible Giants roster, talk Gausman vs Webb, and look at the rest of the playoffs. You can also watch the video version of the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Haj72N5Y7Ho Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thompson-2-clark-a-giants-podcast/id1525173181 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thompson2Clark Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thompson2clark Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/11199896017104 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices