Episode 259

2025 Starting Rotation Preview + Zaidi Decision Already Made?

It's all over but the crying. But just who will be crying when the season is over? Our sad sacks discuss the recent news that Giants ownership has already decided the fate of HOBO Farhan Zaidi, Zaidi's assessment of the team and the quickly advancing career of Bryce Eldridge. They also preview the state of the 2025 starting rotation. Who's your 5th starter? Roupp or Birdsong?

In the lightning round @coleslunch delivers Donovan Walton a meal, Ben's dog gets a new toy and Matthew goes off the rails.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a the Whiskey Sour he featured on The Perfect Sip while Matthew is drinking a Bee's Knees. Recipes below.

Whiskey Sour

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

Bee's Knees

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Honey Syrup
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • Lemon twist for garnish
  • Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for 12-15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Add garnish and enjoy.


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Matthew Henry

Matthew is a Bay Area native and lifelong Giants fan. He once threw a runner out at first from center field and that's the highlight of his baseball career. Matthew is a dad, runner, A+ Boyfriend, and dreams of Oracle Park Garlic Fries at least once a week.
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Benjamin Henry

Ben is a lifelong Giants fan and a lifelong cocktail fan. His greatest skill as a baseball player was getting hit by pitches. He was also the only kid willing to play catcher. He loves to talk about things he barely understands. Or anything really.