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The Giants are hosting Los Angeles for three games this week and Bill Plunkett from the Orange County Register gives us an inside look at the Dodgers.

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Plunkett gave his impression of the Giants early season struggles: “It looks like a mess right now… So many injuries, so many pieces of their plan that are just not there. I think Christian Arroyo’s arrival is a big plus, but everything else you see is just minuses and subtractions. Maybe the depth is just not there in the same way as it is with the Dodgers. Blame it on the payroll or whatever you want to blame it on but they have not been able to absorb all the hits that they’re taking.”

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Gorkys Hernandez “Young Guys Are Hungry” Plus Doug Padilla From ESPN.com On Yasiel Puig

March 21, 2017 fighton1984

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Giants OF Gorkys Hernandez joins us from Scottsdale, Arizona and Dodgers beat reporter Doug Padilla from ESPN.com joins us from Camelback Ranch in Arizona.

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Hernandez talked to The Sports Virus about the optimism surrounding the 2017 Giants: “…We have the talent. We have everything. Young guys that are hungry to play. Last year we almost beat the Cubs. This year we have a great team. Pitching, defense, everything to get to another post season and another World Series.”

Padilla talked to The Sports Virus about Yasiel Puig: “…It’s going to be an interesting year for him. It seems like we say that every year that this is kind of the year for Yasiel Puig that he can show what he can do. He’s come in fit, he’s a little thinner and he has this desire. He told me guys had given him advice. Albert Pujols and Robinson Cano said this is how you need to handle yourself from here on out. There’s no more of this stuff that you’re doing, distractions that you’re causing. Yasiel said ‘I want to play now not just for me, it’s not about my numbers. I want to play because I realize those guys are watching, they care and I respect those guys and I need to show my respect by the way I play this season’. So, that’s a good sign, but Yasiel Puig has said the right things before and turned around and did the wrong things.”

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SF Chronicle’s John Shea: SF “Would’ve Pulled Trigger (trades) If They Had To Do It Over”

August 24, 2016 fighton1984

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We talk about clubhouse chemistry with our regular guest SF Chronicle Columnist John Shea in part 2 of our conversation.

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The Sports Virus also talked to Shea about how the Giants trade deadline deals for Matt Moore, Will Smith and Eduardo Nunez are working out so far:

… “I think they would have pulled the trigger on all three (trades) if they had to do it all over again. It’s all about those guys progressing and performing and producing. The front office did its part. They all have track records of succeeding.”

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SF Chronicle’s John Shea: LA Starters “Done Just Well Enough To Pull This Crazy Thing Off”

August 24, 2016 fighton1984

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We talk about the Giants loss to the Dodgers in game 1 of their key series in LA with our regular guest SF Chronicle Columnist John Shea in part 1 of our conversation.

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The Sports Virus talked to Shea about the Dodgers overtaking the Giants in the standings:

… “Everybody stepped up…What have they had, 12, 13 starters this year? They’ve done just well enough to pull this crazy thing off.”

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Come back THURSDAY for part 2 of our conversation with John Shea.

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Jerry Hairston, Jr. Says Kershaw Injury Is “The Best Thing That Ever Happened To The Dodgers”

August 22, 2016 fighton1984

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Our special guest before the Giants open up their big 3-game series in LA is Jerry Hairston, Jr. from SportsNet LA. Jerry played for 9 teams in his 16-year career including 2012-13 with the Dodgers. He won a World Series in 2009 with the Yankees.

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The Sports Virus talked to Hairston, Jr. about the Dodgers becoming a first place team:

… “The best thing that ever happened to the Dodgers is having Clayton Kershaw get hurt. It does sound weird. Obviously you never want to see the best pitcher on the planet injured by any means. But, it forced the Dodgers to get better as a team and not rely on one guy.”

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Giants LHP Matt Moore On 1st Home Start, Steve Bitker From KCBS Compares Giants/Dodgers

August 15, 2016 fighton1984

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Our special guests before the Giants Monday night series opener against the Pirates are Giants LHP Matt Moore and Steve Bitker from KCBS in San Francisco.

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Prior to his first home start as a Giant, Moore told The Sports Virus about the vibe he felt when he first joined the team:

… “Just getting in the clubhouse, you can feel the winning mentality. You can feel the presence of a lot of these guys.”

Bitker tells The Sports Virus that even though the Giants have been slumping, they have the edge over LA:

… “They’ve got too much talent. They’ve got too much experience. Post season experience and pennant-chasing experience. I don’t see the Dodgers still as a legitimate challenger to them. If you look at the starting rotations, even though the Giants rotation has had ups and downs, it’s infinitely more skilled than the Dodgers rotation…I just see the Dodgers wilting down the stretch.”

Listen To Matt Moore and Steve Bitker

Steve Bitker Photo Courtesy of KCBS

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MLB Official Scorer Michael Duca On Giants Newcomers

August 10, 2016 fighton1984

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Major League Baseball Official Scorer Michael Duca joins us to analyze the Giants trade deadline moves and what they need to do to win the NL West.

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The Sports Virus talked to Duca about the Giants acquiring Matt Moore from Tampa Bay:

… “When the Giants go shopping at the trade deadline, while everybody else heads off to Macy’s to see what’s available, the Giants go down and shop on Rodeo drive. They are only willing to look at young, proven talent that is under contract for an extended period of time or old guys who are cheap two month rentals. In Matt Moore’s case he’s under control for three more years at team prices or options that are very friendly.”

Listen To Michael Duca

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On Site at Toscalito Tire and Automotive with SF Chronicle Columnist John Shea

April 9, 2016 fighton1984

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Our first chat of the season with regular guest John Shea from the San Francisco Chronicle as part of an on-site “Live” podcast from Toscalito Tire and Automotive in San Francisco, our season long sponsor. Thanks to everyone for hosting us!

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Shea tells The Sports Virus: “…I think Chris Heston is going to start some games this year. At the back end (of the rotation) you have (Jake) Peavy and you have (Matt) Cain and those are the question marks. Until further notice all eyes are going to be on them and they’ve gotta succeed because they have Chris Heston waiting on deck maybe at some time in May if they’re not effective.”

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Giants C Trevor Brown and Dodgers OF Scott Van Slyke

April 8, 2016 fighton1984

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We continue our home opener coverage from AT&T Park in San Francisco chatting with Giants C Trevor Brown and Dodgers OF Scott Van Slyke.

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Brown tells The Sports Virus what he learns from watching Buster Posey… “I watch a lot of his pitch calling. I try to sit there on the side and call pitches while I’m not playing to see how on the same page I would be with Buster. I try to watch his strategy.”

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Yahoo! National Baseball Writer Tim Brown

April 1, 2016 fighton1984

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We conclude our spring training coverage from Scottsdale, AZ chatting with Yahoo! national baseball writer Tim Brown.

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Brown tells The Sports Virus that Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija are the key for the Giants … “If those two guys are 190 to 210 innings and pitch the way you assume they are going to pitch, this is a really good team because they did score runs last year.”

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The Giants are hosting Los Angeles for three games this week and Bill Plunkett from the Orange County Register gives us an inside look at the Dodgers.

Giants OF Gorkys Hernandez joins us from Scottsdale, Arizona and Dodgers beat reporter Doug Padilla from ESPN.com joins us from Camelback Ranch in Arizona.

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

We talk about clubhouse chemistry with our regular guest SF Chronicle Columnist John Shea in part 2 of our conversation.

The Sports Virus also talked to Shea about how the Giants trade deadline deals for Matt Moore, Will Smith and Eduardo Nunez are working out so far:

… “I think they would have pulled the trigger on all three (trades) if they had to do it all over again. It’s all about those guys progressing and performing and producing. The front office did its part. They all have track records of succeeding.”

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

We talk about the Giants loss to the Dodgers in game 1 of their key series in LA with our regular guest SF Chronicle Columnist John Shea in part 1 of our conversation.

The Sports Virus talked to Shea about the Dodgers overtaking the Giants in the standings:

… “Everybody stepped up…What have they had, 12, 13 starters this year? They’ve done just well enough to pull this crazy thing off.”

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

Our special guest before the Giants open up their big 3-game series in LA is Jerry Hairston, Jr. from SportsNet LA. Jerry played for 9 teams in his 16-year career including 2012-13 with the Dodgers. He won a World Series in 2009 with the Yankees.

The Sports Virus talked to Hairston, Jr. about the Dodgers becoming a first place team:

… “The best thing that ever happened to the Dodgers is having Clayton Kershaw get hurt. It does sound weird. Obviously you never want to see the best pitcher on the planet injured by any means. But, it forced the Dodgers to get better as a team and not rely on one guy.”

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

Our special guests before the Giants Monday night series opener against the Pirates are Giants LHP Matt Moore and Steve Bitker from KCBS in San Francisco.

Prior to his first home start as a Giant, Moore told The Sports Virus about the vibe he felt when he first joined the team:

… “Just getting in the clubhouse, you can feel the winning mentality. You can feel the presence of a lot of these guys.”

Bitker tells The Sports Virus that even though the Giants have been slumping, they have the edge over LA:

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

Major League Baseball Official Scorer Michael Duca joins us to analyze the Giants trade deadline moves and what they need to do to win the NL West.

The Sports Virus talked to Duca about the Giants acquiring Matt Moore from Tampa Bay:

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

Our first chat of the season with regular guest John Shea from the San Francisco Chronicle as part of an on-site “Live” podcast from Toscalito Tire and Automotive in San Francisco, our season long sponsor. Thanks to everyone for hosting us!

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

We continue our home opener coverage from AT&T Park in San Francisco chatting with Giants C Trevor Brown and Dodgers OF Scott Van Slyke.

Brown tells The Sports Virus what he learns from watching Buster Posey… “I watch a lot of his pitch calling. I try to sit there on the side and call pitches while I’m not playing to see how on the same page I would be with Buster. I try to watch his strategy.”

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

We conclude our spring training coverage from Scottsdale, AZ chatting with Yahoo! national baseball writer Tim Brown.

Brown tells The Sports Virus that Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija are the key for the Giants … “If those two guys are 190 to 210 innings and pitch the way you assume they are going to pitch, this is a really good team because they did score runs last year.”

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