Should The Giants Extend Bryce Eldridge Now? [BDAP6KV3qC8]
The San Francisco Giants may have their next franchise cornerstone in Bryce Eldridge — but should they lock him up right now, before he even hits his prime? In this segment, the crew breaks down whether Buster Posey and the Giants front office should offer Eldridge a long-term extension modeled after the Connor Griffin deal the Pittsburgh Pirates just handed their top prospect: nine years, $140 million, before a single MLB at-bat. The hosts make the case that waiting is a mistake. Eldridge's value is only going up, and locking him in now — while the Giants hold all the leverage — could be the smartest thing the organization does all decade. The Braves built a dynasty by buying out young stars early, and the Giants have a chance to do the same. But there's one major complication standing in the way: the bloated Raffy Devers contract that still has years left on the books. One host argues you sort out the roster mess first — Devers, the CBA, and the trade deadline — before committing a decade to a 21-year-old. The other says that's exactly the kind of hesitation that costs you franchise players. They also weigh in on comparable deals across the league, from Fernando Tatis Jr. to Corbin Carroll, and what a fair extension for Bryce actually looks like in today's market. Topics discussed include: Whether the Giants should offer Bryce Eldridge a Connor Griffin–style deal right now How the Atlanta Braves built their dynasty by locking up youth early The Raffy Devers contract problem and how it complicates any Eldridge extension Comparing recent early-extension deals: Bobby Witt Jr., Corbin Carroll, Roman Anthony, and more Dave Fleming's take on Eldridge's development and whether the Giants accelerated his growth CBA and salary cap implications for long-term deals What the ideal length and price point looks like — and where both hosts actually agree Do you think the Giants should offer Bryce Eldridge a long-term extension right now, or wait it out? Drop your take in the comments below 0:00 – Should Giants Give Bryce Eldridge the Connor Griffin Deal? 1:37 – The Atlanta Braves Model: Lock Up Young Talent Early 3:10 – Ranking the Best (and Worst) Early Extension Deals in MLB 5:00 – The Raffy Devers Problem Complicating Everything 11:03 – Dave Flemming's Take on Eldridge's Development Download the Audacy app to never miss any of your favorite 957 The Game content: Listen live: Visit our website: Subscribe on Twitch: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: Join our Newsletter: