Hour 3: The Giants' one-year anniversary of the Rafael Devers trade has arrived, and it's been a season to forget for the team. The Giants are 69-93 since the trade, with Devers hitting .235 with a .762 OPS, 97 points below his career mark in Boston. The team's struggles have left fans and analysts wondering if this is a sign of a bigger issue with the organization's approach to building a winning team.
This episode of the podcast delves into the complexities of the Devers trade and its impact on the Giants' season. The team's front office made a bold move to acquire the star player, but it's clear that it hasn't paid off as expected. The Giants' struggles on the field have been matched by their struggles at the box office, with ticket sales ranking in the top ten in Major League Baseball.
The conversation also touches on the future of the team, including the potential trade of Luis Arraez and the impact of Bryce Eldridge's emergence as a star player. The Giants' farm system is also discussed, with a lack of pitching prospects making it difficult for the team to compete in the near future. With the trade deadline approaching, the pressure is on the team's front office to make a move that will put them in a position to compete.

Mike Krukow joins the show to discuss Logan Webb's Dominance, Jung Hoo Lee's Heroics and Bryce Eldridge's Promise
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Jesse Rogers joins the show and shares his expert insights on the San Francisco Giants recent struggles and potential moves ahead of the trade deadline
16:36

Markus & Crowley discuss what the true issues are for the San Francisco Giants and how those issues extend beyond just this past season
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