Buck Stops By: Four-time Manager  of the Year Buck Showalter talks about Giants' Tony Vitello hire

Buck Stops By: Four-time Manager of the Year Buck Showalter talks about Giants' Tony Vitello hire

Author: Foul Territory Network December 15, 2025 Duration: 31:44

Buck Showalter, himself something of an unconventional managerial hire, chats with F.P. Santangelo about San Francisco's choice of a college coach, Tony Vitello, to manage the Giants. What challenges will there be? How long might the transition take? Plus: a look at competing in the NL West  - and how the Dodgers' spending might impact a potential work stoppage. 

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