Category: San Francisco Giants

That’s Amaury’s Podcast, News and Commentary: Melvin says Lucroy on track to catch 115-120 games; benches empty between A’s and Giants could lead to a rivalry of sorts; Kerr has freedom of speech to speak out on gun control

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On the Podcast with Amaury:

1. Amaury talks about catcher Jonathan Lucroy and says that this A’s team can really sneak up on teams.

2. Lucroy, one of the many free agents who were available, signed on for this season for $6.5 million, who manager Bob Melvin says will catch 115-120 games.

3. The A’s and Giants starting to show some preseason action. Giants pitcher Sam Dyson threw high and tight at the A’s Khris Davis on Monday. Two hitters later, they were bean, which forced the umpires to warn both benches. Could this be the beginning of a Bay Bridge rivalry?

4. Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors head coach, spoke at a Newark High School gym on Monday about gun control and how his father was murdered by gun violence and that he supports the student walk out and protest for gun control. Amaury says Kerr has a right to say what he wants and that he has the freedom of speech.

5. Amaury also talks about his Topps Basketball card from the 1990s when he was the Golden State Warriors’ Spanish play-by-play announcer.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the play-by-play Spanish talent for the Oakland A’s and does News and Commentary for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

 

 

San Francisco Giants Podcast with Morris Phillips: Buster has no problem with his ankle or swinging the bats; Pence gets break out slam; Giant legends pulling for the Baby Bull

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On the Giants podcast with Morris:

1 There was some concern that the Giants catcher Buster Posey would have ankle issues. but he answered that over the weekend, getting three hits including two doubles and left little doubt that his ankle and bat are back.

2 Giant outfielder Hunter Pence took a .056 clip into Sunday’s game struggling at the plate he got one that lept over the left centerfield fence for a grand slam. After the game Pence said his hitting has found a path and balance

3 Former Giant first baseman Orlando Cepeda was remembered by former Giant great Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, and Barry Bonds at the annual Spring Legends meeting, saying that Cepeda’s presence is sorely missed.

4 Giant pitcher Jeff Samardzija said he’s experimenting with several pitches for his 2018 repertoire. After having some rough spots in 2017, he wants an effective 2018.

5 Morris takes a look at the differences from last season’s club to this season’s team in Cactus League and says the Giants no doubt have improved.

Morris Phillips does the Giants podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

San Francisco Giants Podcast with Michael Duca: Posey’s ankle just fine–rips two doubles on Friday; plus more Giants news

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On the San Francisco Giants podcast with Michael:

1 San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is suffering an ankle injury that has kept him out of Thursday’s game. Posey had enough rest he looks regular season ready as he hit two doubles in Friday’s game.

2 Former Giant and current Texas Ranger pitcher Matt Moore offered to give his number 55 to incoming pitcher. Also, former Giant Tim Lincecum, who signed with the Rangers. Lincecum chose #44 instead and reflected on his late brother Sean, who passed away last month.

3 Lincecum sold his $2 million condo in downtown Seattle so he can go back to being a regular guy. Lincecum is now living in a house in Madison Park.

4 Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija said he’s a big fan of Giants centerfielder Steve Duggar. Samardzija says Duggar “is fun to watch. What has been the biggest thrill about Duggar– his hitting or fielding?

5 San Francisco’s Mark Melancon has said he’s going through some discomfort when he throws. The Giants will be counting on Melancon to get healthy and close games.

Michael Duca does the San Francisco Giants podcasts each Friday for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Tony Renteria Sports Headlines Podcast: Manning offered up to $10 million from Fox or ESPN; Jones’ rant and Goodell protest costs him $2 million; Is Aldon Smith done?

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On the Sports Headlines Podcast with Tony:

1 ESPN and Fox in a bidding war for Peyton Manning’s TV services the networks have offered as high as $10 million for Manning’s talents as an NFL analyst

2 Dallas Cowboys will have to pay the NFL $2 million for owner Jerry Jones speaking out on behalf of Ezekiel Elliott last season, who was suspended for six games last season. Because the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell would not lift or lighten the suspension and Jones went on a rant and also told the other owners not to renew Goodell’s contract which landed Jones and the Cowboys with a fine.

3 Oakland Raiders’ Aldon Smith–Will he be done or will he get another chance in football?

4 LeBron has selected four teams he is willing to considering during free agency the Cavs, Lakers, Rockets and 76ers where do you see LeBron ending up next season?

5 The Oakland A’s open their season at the Coliseum on March 29th a day game. It’s been years since the A’s played a home opener in the day time.

6 The A’s named former pitcher and Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers as special assistant to team president David Kaval.

Tony Renteria does the Sports Headlines podcast each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

 

San Francisco Giants Podcast by Michael Duca: Melancon feels better and it’s assured he will have a better season; Sanchez will see a lot of Sacramento this season; Lots of flu this spring, but Pence will be just fine

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photo by eastbaytimes.com 2017 file photo: San Francisco Giants reliever Mark Melancon gets ready to deal as he prepares for 2018 in the hopes for a better season than last year

On the Giants podcast with questions for Michael:

1 Giants pitcher Mark Melancon says he’s feeling better and is confident he can finish games. Do you think he has it in the tank to have a better year this year?

2 The ninth inning is on the line. Giants manager Bruce Bochy is confident that Melancon, who signed with the Giants for $62 million for four years and finished with a 4.50 ERA last season, can do the job this season.

3 Melancon, who had pronator surgery, says he looks forward to returning to the mound in 2018 and wants to put 2017 in the rearview mirror.

4 Giants catcher Hector Sanchez is trying to land a roster spot, but with some of the National League’s top catching talent of Buster Posey, Nick Hundley, and Trevor Brown. it looks to be San Francisco’s top three catchers going into 2018, and Sanchez short of hitting like Lou Gehrig, this spring looks to be headed for a whole lot of Sacramento.

5 The flu has been an epidemic for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who had 20 players affected and had to say away from the clubhouse. The Giants more fortunate just to have outfielder Hunter Pence out with the sickness and is expected back soon. Michael says that the epidemic has hit it’s peak and should be tapering off in the coming weeks.

Michael Duca does the Giants podcast each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Tony Renteria on Headline Sports: Durant continues to lead Warriors scoring; McCutchen catching onto being the face of the Giants; Ex-49er cut by Colts

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photo from sfgate.com: San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen takes the field on Wednesday February 28 at Scottsdale Stadium in Arizona

Headline Sports with Tony Renteria:

1 Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant has led the Warriors in scoring time and time again and did so once again with a 32 point game as Golden State continues to roll with a 109-101 victory over the Washington Wizards

2 Tony sees the addition of Andrew McCutchen as a benefit to the San Francisco Giants line up and will he be the face of the Giants this season

3 Ex-49er Frank Gore is now an ex-Colt the Colts decided not to exercise his option and extend him. Gore 34 will go shopping to sign with another club

4 Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden says he is going to shake up the Raiders roster and Tony explains what holes he will need to fill

5 The San Francisco 49ers Ruben Foster looks like he’s in a boat load of trouble. Foster whose facing domestic violence charges and is accused of dragging his girlfriend by the hair out of his house might be either be suspended or released from the 49ers as the case is under investigation.

Tony Renteria does Headline Sports each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Sports Headlines with Tony Renteria: Olympic highlights; Cueto to miss practice due to flu symptoms; A’s Stewart back as guest instructor; plus more

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photo by flickr John Morgan: Former A’s pitcher Dave Stewart returns as an Oakland A’s guest instructor this spring working with the A’s pitching staff

On the Sports Headlines Podcast with Tony:

1 The Olympics has brought a little or a lot of something what has been Tony favorite highlights?

2 San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto will not be throwing as he’s day to day with a fever or flu symptoms according Giants medical doctors. Team doctors have emphasized rest

3 Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval is back in camp and one of the primary reason San Francisco brought him back was for his clubhouse presence and his experience for the younger players

4 Former Oakland A’s pitcher Dave Stewart is back in uniform and is helping A’s manager Bob Melvin as a guest instructor. Stew brings a lot of experience that the younger players can learn from.

5 What’s it like to not have another season of Sebastian Janokowski former Oakland Raiders place kicker who was released by the team on Wednesday, was it his age, his bad back, or at 40 years old was it just time to go?

Tony Renteria does Sports Highlights each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury’s Podcast, News, and Commentary: McCutchen expected to play right field; brought in to provide punch in the lineup

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On Amaury’s Podcast:

Andrew McCutchen comes to the San Francisco Giants after hitting .279, 27 home runs, 88 RBIs, in 156 games last season.

The Giants settled their third base issues with acquiring Evan Longoria from the Tampa Bay Rays. Now McCutchen will play right field for the Giants. McCutchen’s age 31 might be a reason that he will won’t play center his old position and that playing right will allow him to cover less ground in the outfield than center field in a larger landscape like AT&T Park.

McCutchen was sent from Pittsburgh his contract ends at the end of the 2018 season. Giants Executive vice president Brian Sabean said that the Giants were looking to bring someone on board with a good track record McCutchen who has start status could bring that hope for San Francisco.

McCutchen’s contract was worth $51.5 million. He was the Pirates’ key player. Why would the Bucs let someone like that go?

Amaury’s podcast bonus: Former Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Tony Taylor is 82 years old hit .261, 2007 hits, 75 home runs, and 598 RBIs career from 1958-1976. Born in Central Alava Cuba.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez does the News and Commentary Podcast each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Andrew McCutchen gets traded to the Giants

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By Jeremy Kahn

After a disastrous 2017 season that saw the San Francisco Giants finish with a record of 64-98, they needed to reload and they have done just that.

The Giants settled up their third base dilemma, as they acquired perennial All-Star Evan Longoria from the Tampa Bay Rays and they now have a new centerfielder and it is 2013 National League Most Valuable Player Andrew McCutchen, who was acquired by the team from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

McCutchen, who will be a free agent at the end of the 2018 season, was sent to the Giants in exchange for right-handed pitcher Kyle Crick, minor league outfielder Bryan Reynolds and $500,000 in international signing bonus allocation.

“It’s no secret that we were looking to further add run production to our lineup,” said Brian Sabean, Giants executive vice president of baseball operations. “Anytime you have the opportunity to bring aboard someone with such a track record, you have to jump on it.”

During the 2017 season, McCutchen batted .279 with 27 home runs and 88 runs batted in 156 games.

“Andrew is a dynamic player on the field and will be a leader in our clubhouse,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. “He’s always been a threat at the plate and he’s a guy you don’t ever want to deal with whether he’s at the plate or on the bases. He’s going to make something happen.

McCutchen is in the final year of a six-year $51.5 million contract that he signed in March of 2012 and following that signing, the Pirates began their resurgence that led them to the postseason in 2014 for the first time since Barry Bonds roamed the outfield for the Pirates in 1992.

Headline Sports Podcast with London Marq: Ohtani sweepstakes heating up; Teams vying for Japanese superstar; Cooper sits with injury and Crabtree out with suspension

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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) remains on the ground after being hit against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

On the Headlines Sports Podcast with London:

1 The A’s made their bid for Shohei Ohtani who will become a free agent from Japan’s Nippon Ham Fighters. If the A’s can sign someone on the level of Ohtani it would be a huge haul for the A’s can they get him? It’ll be a tough task when other teams will start the bidding in the low $30 millions.

2 It seems like all MLB teams are going after Ohtani this weekend the bidding is expected to pick up

3 If the A’s were to sign Ohtani his 23 year age would be in the age range with A’s third baseman Matt Chapman 24 and A’s pitcher AJ Puk 22

4 Turning to football the 49ers will start quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for the first time this season. Garoppolo who will throw against the Chicago Bears defense  London goes into how Garoppolo will do and will he score his first win.

5 The Oakland Raiders Michael Crabtree will sit this Sunday amongst the New York Giants after being suspended for fighting and Amari Cooper will be out of the line up as well due to an injury. London takes a look how this will impact the Raiders.

London does Headlines Sports Podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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