Why the Giants Look Broken: Offensive Woes, Trade Rumors & Team Direction

About this episode

JD discusses the Giants' offensive struggles and potential team changes while debating Charles Barkley's legacy.

Hour 4: In this episode of Papa and Silver, JD fills in for Greg Papa, discussing the Giants' struggles with a lack of offense and a brand of baseball that's been "unwatchable." They revisit some of the team's most brutal moments, including a recent shutout and a pair of walk-offs for the Phillies. JD and Papa discuss the team's direction and the possibility of a shakeup, including the potential for younger players to step up and the possibility of trades. They also dive into a debate about Charles Barkley's playing career, with JD defending the Hall of Famer's legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: JD

Topics covered

• Giants struggles
• offensive woes
• trade rumors
• team direction
• Charles Barkley debate

Keywords

• Giants
• offense
• trade rumors
• Charles Barkley
• baseball
• Phillies
• team direction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Giants, Phillies

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