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In this podcast, Tyler and I discuss his initial reactions to this 30-game check-in; the national disrespect for the Giants’ lineup, despite their reliance on the offense this season to carry the team; the issues with the Giants’ pitching being either the talent or management utilizing it properly; who really calls the shots in a game for the franchise; parting thoughts on Hunter Pence’s Giants’ tenure, where I reference his 2014 World Series batting average, found here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=pencehu01&t=b&year=0&post=1#32-38-sum:batting_gamelogs_post; the roster construction leading to the Giants having multiple DH-type players; Tyler’s notion that management wanted a renewed focus on acquiring offensive-minded talent, which is a problem we’ve had for the last decade;  Austin Slater’s surprise impact on this year’s squad and how that could parlay into more homegrown talent getting a chance; Joey Bart’s call-up; the future of the Giants’ prospects; the roster construction surrounding veteran contracts ending and ability to find older hidden gems; some questions about which players have earned the sentimental stamp of staying; the transition of the regime to acquire interesting young talent; should the Giants attempt to buy or sell at the trade deadline; the trend toward trusting the regime; views on the A’s; closing thoughts on the remaining 30 games.