Is Bryce Eldridge ALREADY the Face of the Giants? [5Bn5uaS1I5C]
Bryce Eldridge just staked his claim as the face of the Giants. After hitting the walk-off grand slam, Bryce said: "I wanna be the face of this franchise and that's something that motivates me every day." But the real question is: How did Rafael Devers and Willie Adames react to that statement? WHAT MAKES SOMEONE "THE FACE"?: The hosts break down what it really takes. They reference Steph Curry's journey — he wasn't the face early in his career. The Warriors traded Monte Ellis, and suddenly Curry became "THE GUY." The difference? Curry was homegrown. He started with the Warriors from day one. THE HOMEGROWN REQUIREMENT: This is the key distinction. Devers, Adames, and Chapman came from elsewhere. They're great players, but they're not organically "the face" because they didn't develop through the organization. Bryce, however, came up through the Giants system. He's homegrown. THE DEVERS & ADAMES PROBLEM: Rafael Devers hit what should've been incredible numbers (he's a third baseman with serious power), but the team's record "has been really bad" since acquiring him. He also hasn't been as good as he normally is. Willie Adames hit 30 home runs last year (which never happens for a shortstop) and yet "he's still not as beloved as he should be." Why? They took free agent money and haven't delivered the results. THE TIMING: Bryce arrives at a time when the Giants don't have a clear-cut face. The job is essentially open. Unlike other franchises where the quarterback automatically is "the face" (Jalen Hurts in Philly, Jared Goff in Detroit), the Giants needed someone to step in and claim it. THE ANGRY FANBASE ANGLE: Kevin Francis called the Giants fanbase "angry," and the hosts agree. Devers and Adames haven't won them over yet. Bryce, however, is doing it the right way — he's been awesome "every night for weeks," not just because of the grand slam. THE UNASKED QUESTION: How did Devers and Adames feel hearing a 21-year-old rookie say he wants to be "the face of the franchise"? Most players would have a problem with that. But if you think about it, neither Devers nor Adames has earned it yet — on or off the field. 0:00 – Bryce Eldridge: "I Wanna Be the Face of This Franchise" 1:00 – What Does It Mean to Be "The Face"? Defining It 2:00 – The Steph Curry Comparison: Homegrown Matters 3:00 – Monte Ellis Trade: When Steph Became THE GUY 3:30 – Why Devers & Adames Can't Be "The Face" 4:30 – Rafael Devers: Record Has Been "Really Bad" 5:00 – Willie Adames: 30 Home Runs But Not Beloved 5:30 – The Real Question: How Did They React? 6:30 – Bryce Is Homegrown — That's the Difference 7:00 – Giants Don't Have a Clear Face (The Job's Open) 7:30 – Angry Fanbase: Why Devers Hasn't Won Them Over 8:00 – Bryce's Consistency: "Awesome Every Night for Weeks" 8:30 – He's Earned It: Present, Future, Everything 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: