Bryce Eldridge Wants To Be The Face Of The Franchise — Shawon Dunston [AzBDbI1JLRc]
Shawon Dunston — former Giants and Cubs shortstop and current San Francisco Giants special instructor — joins the Morning Roast for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the Giants, the emergence of Bryce Eldridge, and what it takes to make it in the big leagues. The Giants are 13 games under .500, but Dunston isn't hitting the panic button. He talks about why he believes in the young core, why bouncing players around positions is hurting their development, and why the fanbase needs to pump the brakes and trust the process. He also shares a candid take on Bryce Eldridge's grand slam and his desire to be the face of the franchise — and why that kind of confidence is actually a good thing for the organization to hear. Then things get really good. Dunston drops the quote Giants fans have waited decades to hear — calling Barry Bonds the greatest player he ever played with or ever saw. He also revisits his storied beef with Will Clark, what it was like coming out of Brooklyn in the late 70s and early 80s alongside Chris Mullin, and gives his honest take on which legendary teammate he'd rather sit next to on a six-hour flight (hint: it's not Will or Barry). Topics discussed include: Bryce Eldridge's grand slam and whether his fast start is a surprise Eldridge saying he wants to be the face of the Giants organization The Giants' struggling season and where the bright spots are Jung Ho Lee's hot streak since returning from the IL Casey Schmidt moving to left field and the toll of positional versatility Young infield prospects like Jose Gonzalez, Luis Hernandez, and Jhonny Level Why patience in player development matters more than ever Barry Bonds — Dunston calls him the greatest player he ever saw Stories about Will Clark, Jeff Kent, Nolan Ryan, and Dwight Gooden Growing up in Brooklyn and the fraternity of New York athletes in pro sports Who's the greatest player Shawon Dunston ever played with? Drop your take in the comments below. 0:00 – Bryce Eldridge's Grand Slam & Can He Be the Face? 2:00 – Giants' Rough Season & Young Players to Watch 5:15 – Stop Moving These Kids Around the Field 8:45 – Growing Up in Brooklyn: Dunston & Chris Mullin 10:15 – Barry Bonds Is the Greatest I Ever Saw 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: