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Hour 3: The Giants are back in action today, but the conversation around the team's future is heating up. In this episode, we dive into the latest trade rumors surrounding the team, including the possibility of moving ace pitcher Logan Webb. Our guest, former GM Jim Duquette, shares his thoughts on the trade deadline and the challenges the Giants face in rebuilding their roster.

The Giants are currently 29-43, and it's clear that they're not in contention for a playoff spot. But with the trade deadline looming, the team is facing a tough decision: do they try to compete next year or start a rebuild? Our guest weighs in on the pros and cons of trading Logan Webb, one of the team's top pitchers, and what kind of prospects the Giants could expect in return.

The conversation also touches on the team's struggles to develop pitching prospects, with our guest pointing out that the Giants have had limited success in drafting and developing pitchers over the past decade. We also discuss the challenges of trading players like Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, and Matt Chapman, who are all signed to long-term contracts.

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