Former Giants outfielder Pat "The Bat" Burrell chats with Greg Papa & John Lund

Former Giants outfielder Pat "The Bat" Burrell chats with Greg Papa &amp; John Lund

Papa previously hosted his own show on KNBR from 2001-2003. Papa will host the weekday 10am-2pm time slot alongside Greg Silver. Upon joining the 49ers earlier this year, Papa became the first Bay Area broadcaster to have a role with five of the region’s major professional teams. He previously served as the voice of the Warriors (TV & radio – 1986-97), Giants (TV & radio – 2004-08), Oakland A’s (TV – 1990-2003) and Oakland Raiders (radio – 1997-2017). Papa currently hosts NBC Sports Bay Area’s San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors Pregame Live and Postgame Live shows.

Papa previously hosted his own show on KNBR from 2001-2003. Papa will host the weekday 10am-2pm time slot alongside Greg Silver. Upon joining the 49ers earlier this year, Papa became the first Bay Area broadcaster to have a role with five of the region’s major professional teams. He previously served as the voice of the Warriors (TV &amp; radio – 1986-97), Giants (TV &amp; radio – 2004-08), Oakland A’s (TV – 1990-2003) and Oakland Raiders (radio – 1997-2017). Papa currently hosts NBC Sports Bay Area’s San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors Pregame Live and Postgame Live shows.

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9-21 Former Giants outfielder Pat "The Bat" Burrell joins Papa & Lund

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In this episode, Larry Krueger and FP Santangelo are joined by Ned Colletti, former general manager of the Giants and Team Italy. Ned shares the story of Italy's historic run in the World Baseball Classic, where they made it to the semifinals. He talks about the team's unity, chemistry, and camaraderie, and how they overcame challenges to achieve their goal. Ned also opens up about his experience working with Francisco Cervelli and Vinny Pasquale, and how they built a team that was more than just a collection of players.

In this episode, Larry Krueger and FP Santangelo are joined by Ned Colletti, former general manager of the Giants and Team Italy. Ned shares the story of Italy's historic run in the World Baseball Classic, where they made it to the semifinals. He talks about the team's unity, chemistry, and camaraderie, and how they overcame challenges to achieve their goal. Ned also opens up about his experience working with Francisco Cervelli and Vinny Pasquale, and how they built a team that was more than just a collection of players.

Ned Colletti Reveals How Team Italy Built a Winning Culture in the World Baseball Classic

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In this episode, former Giants reliever George Kontos joins the show to share his insights on the team's bullpen and the upcoming season. He discusses the importance of staying healthy and playing fundamentally sound baseball, citing the Giants' strengths in pitching and defense. Kontos also talks about the need for a mix of relievers with different styles and the value of having a defined role. He shares his thoughts on the current bullpen construction and how it can be improved. With his experience as a reliever, Kontos offers a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in the bullpen.

In this episode, former Giants reliever George Kontos joins the show to share his insights on the team's bullpen and the upcoming season. He discusses the importance of staying healthy and playing fundamentally sound baseball, citing the Giants' strengths in pitching and defense. Kontos also talks about the need for a mix of relievers with different styles and the value of having a defined role. He shares his thoughts on the current bullpen construction and how it can be improved. With his experience as a reliever, Kontos offers a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in the bullpen.

Giants Bullpen Blueprint: George Kontos on Pitching Depth, Roles, and Season Expectations

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In this episode, Larry Krueger and FP Santangelo discuss the World Baseball Classic with special guest Ned Colletti, former general manager of the Giants and Dodgers. They dive into the tournament's success, with Italy's historic win and the passion of the Venezuelan team. Ned shares stories from behind the scenes, including the team's unity and chemistry, and how they overcame challenges to achieve their goal. The conversation also touches on the future of the World Baseball Classic and its potential impact on Major League Baseball.

In this episode, Larry Krueger and FP Santangelo discuss the World Baseball Classic with special guest Ned Colletti, former general manager of the Giants and Dodgers. They dive into the tournament's success, with Italy's historic win and the passion of the Venezuelan team. Ned shares stories from behind the scenes, including the team's unity and chemistry, and how they overcame challenges to achieve their goal. The conversation also touches on the future of the World Baseball Classic and its potential impact on Major League Baseball.

How the World Baseball Classic Is Changing MLB: Ned Colletti Joins Krueger & FP

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/clips/a92c73aa-6b28-4ea7-8103-b4130155b293/transcript

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