Special Episode: Clubhouse Shorties

Special Episode: Clubhouse Shorties is out!

In this special episode, Thomas and Danny tour the Giants clubhouse in Scottsdale, and talk offseason and preparation with Pablo Sandoval, Javier Lopez, Brandon Crawford, Clay Hensley, Eli Whiteside and Chris Stewart.

Here are the individual interviews.

Pablo Sandoval

Javier Lopez

Brandon Crawford

Clay Hensley

Eli Whiteside

Chris Stewart

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Go Giants!

Close to Home

While TGaGaaCB is a baseball podcast, Thomas and I have made no secret of our love for football. I’m a big 49ers fan, and Thomas is a fan of the Colts 49ers Titans whatever team Peyton Manning is on. The football world has been shocked by Bounty-gate, the discovery that former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams ran a “bounty” program, giving players financial rewards for injuring opposing players.

Now, football is an intensely physical sport, and people do get injured regularly just playing the game, even if there is no foul play or specific malice involved. Players are encouraged to hit hard and do everything it takes to help their team win, and to pretend otherwise is naive.

Still, this whole thing just feels wrong, and I’ve been having a hard time figuring out exactly why. Maybe it has something to do with this: Continue reading →

A Beer for All Seasons

Beer is baseball. Baseball is beer. A frosty mug, a salty treat, and a ballgame is as American as the resulting obesity. So with real baseball fast approaching, GiantsPod has some fridge-stocking suggestions for the upcoming season.

No game is created equal. AL games run longer, NL games get a little wonky in the late innings with double switches. Getaway day games happen early, while the majority of games take place under the evening lights. Combat each type of game with a different brew and remember: if you don’t drink, please drive me home.

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