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They're investments. All investments are supposed to make money. Whether that goes directly to the baseball or not, it's money to fund the Giants as a company.
Aren’t investments like the Curran Theatre (and Mission Bay real estate investments) supposed to fund the baseball enterprise? Similar to Chase, and related investments, and the Warriors?
February 1, 2026 at 11:44 PM
They're investments. All investments are supposed to make money. Whether that goes directly to the baseball or not, it's money to fund the Giants as a company.
Bradley probably wasn't going to get jumped by anybody Shanahan doesn't know well. (Like Jim Schwartz.)
Raheem Morris is, to paraphrase Harbaugh, a Shanahan trusted agent.
Raheem Morris is, to paraphrase Harbaugh, a Shanahan trusted agent.
Gus Bradley was the leader in the clubhouse for DC...
But it was always possible that Shanahan would talk to somebody who he had to hire.
And Raheem Morris is one of his best friends in football.
We'll see what Morris does schematically. It'll be a 4-man line for sure.
But it was always possible that Shanahan would talk to somebody who he had to hire.
And Raheem Morris is one of his best friends in football.
We'll see what Morris does schematically. It'll be a 4-man line for sure.
Can confirm recent reports that the #49ers are poised to make Raheem Morris their new defensive coordinator.
February 1, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Bradley probably wasn't going to get jumped by anybody Shanahan doesn't know well. (Like Jim Schwartz.)
Raheem Morris is, to paraphrase Harbaugh, a Shanahan trusted agent.
Raheem Morris is, to paraphrase Harbaugh, a Shanahan trusted agent.
Gus Bradley was the leader in the clubhouse for DC...
But it was always possible that Shanahan would talk to somebody who he had to hire.
And Raheem Morris is one of his best friends in football.
We'll see what Morris does schematically. It'll be a 4-man line for sure.
But it was always possible that Shanahan would talk to somebody who he had to hire.
And Raheem Morris is one of his best friends in football.
We'll see what Morris does schematically. It'll be a 4-man line for sure.
Can confirm recent reports that the #49ers are poised to make Raheem Morris their new defensive coordinator.
February 1, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Gus Bradley was the leader in the clubhouse for DC...
But it was always possible that Shanahan would talk to somebody who he had to hire.
And Raheem Morris is one of his best friends in football.
We'll see what Morris does schematically. It'll be a 4-man line for sure.
But it was always possible that Shanahan would talk to somebody who he had to hire.
And Raheem Morris is one of his best friends in football.
We'll see what Morris does schematically. It'll be a 4-man line for sure.
International signings, draft-pick investments and staffing costs aren't part of luxury-tax calculations. So guess where the Giants have invested this season.
Well, in the Curran Theater, too.
Well, in the Curran Theater, too.
There's clearly a pattern to what the Giants have done -- and not done -- this moderated offseason.
I think I can see a plan: Wait out the Dodgers' apex years. And don't get yourself into similar financial straits heading into a new labor system.
sfstandard.com/2026/02/01/b...
I think I can see a plan: Wait out the Dodgers' apex years. And don't get yourself into similar financial straits heading into a new labor system.
sfstandard.com/2026/02/01/b...
Deciphering the Giants’ plan — all about a pending Dodgers reckoning?
When MLB’s new labor deal arrives, maybe we’ll see the true impact of this zen offseason for Buster Posey and San Francisco’s front office.
sfstandard.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:43 PM
International signings, draft-pick investments and staffing costs aren't part of luxury-tax calculations. So guess where the Giants have invested this season.
Well, in the Curran Theater, too.
Well, in the Curran Theater, too.
There's clearly a pattern to what the Giants have done -- and not done -- this moderated offseason.
I think I can see a plan: Wait out the Dodgers' apex years. And don't get yourself into similar financial straits heading into a new labor system.
sfstandard.com/2026/02/01/b...
I think I can see a plan: Wait out the Dodgers' apex years. And don't get yourself into similar financial straits heading into a new labor system.
sfstandard.com/2026/02/01/b...
Deciphering the Giants’ plan — all about a pending Dodgers reckoning?
When MLB’s new labor deal arrives, maybe we’ll see the true impact of this zen offseason for Buster Posey and San Francisco’s front office.
sfstandard.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:37 PM
There's clearly a pattern to what the Giants have done -- and not done -- this moderated offseason.
I think I can see a plan: Wait out the Dodgers' apex years. And don't get yourself into similar financial straits heading into a new labor system.
sfstandard.com/2026/02/01/b...
I think I can see a plan: Wait out the Dodgers' apex years. And don't get yourself into similar financial straits heading into a new labor system.
sfstandard.com/2026/02/01/b...
De'Anthony Melton: "Early in my career, one of the vets told me, you know, when a superstar wants to get moved, everybody's on the block."
What was the mood around the Warriors last night -- less than a week before the trade deadline -- from ownership all the way through the locker room?
If I had to pick one word, I'd say "prepared."
No guarantee of a big trade. But everybody knows that they're chasing one.
If I had to pick one word, I'd say "prepared."
No guarantee of a big trade. But everybody knows that they're chasing one.
January 31, 2026 at 5:54 PM
De'Anthony Melton: "Early in my career, one of the vets told me, you know, when a superstar wants to get moved, everybody's on the block."
I've gotta say Draymond said exactly what I thought he'd say. He's aware of what might happen. And if he was running the Warriors, he'd try to do the same thing.
Strange times. Draymond’s comments after the game yesterday were also unusual. Almost as if he’s expecting to get traded.
January 31, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I've gotta say Draymond said exactly what I thought he'd say. He's aware of what might happen. And if he was running the Warriors, he'd try to do the same thing.
What happens if the Warriors can't get a Giannis trade done next week?
Probably depends. If Giannis doesn't get traded at all, they might hold their best stuff until July and try again.
If Giannis is traded elsewhere, I'd guess GSWs try to make another trade next week.
Probably depends. If Giannis doesn't get traded at all, they might hold their best stuff until July and try again.
If Giannis is traded elsewhere, I'd guess GSWs try to make another trade next week.
What was the mood around the Warriors last night -- less than a week before the trade deadline -- from ownership all the way through the locker room?
If I had to pick one word, I'd say "prepared."
No guarantee of a big trade. But everybody knows that they're chasing one.
If I had to pick one word, I'd say "prepared."
No guarantee of a big trade. But everybody knows that they're chasing one.
January 31, 2026 at 5:30 PM
What happens if the Warriors can't get a Giannis trade done next week?
Probably depends. If Giannis doesn't get traded at all, they might hold their best stuff until July and try again.
If Giannis is traded elsewhere, I'd guess GSWs try to make another trade next week.
Probably depends. If Giannis doesn't get traded at all, they might hold their best stuff until July and try again.
If Giannis is traded elsewhere, I'd guess GSWs try to make another trade next week.
What was the mood around the Warriors last night -- less than a week before the trade deadline -- from ownership all the way through the locker room?
If I had to pick one word, I'd say "prepared."
No guarantee of a big trade. But everybody knows that they're chasing one.
If I had to pick one word, I'd say "prepared."
No guarantee of a big trade. But everybody knows that they're chasing one.
January 31, 2026 at 5:26 PM
What was the mood around the Warriors last night -- less than a week before the trade deadline -- from ownership all the way through the locker room?
If I had to pick one word, I'd say "prepared."
No guarantee of a big trade. But everybody knows that they're chasing one.
If I had to pick one word, I'd say "prepared."
No guarantee of a big trade. But everybody knows that they're chasing one.
19-9 Warriors' fourth quarter so far
January 31, 2026 at 5:29 AM
19-9 Warriors' fourth quarter so far
How is this a 5-point game?
January 31, 2026 at 5:24 AM
How is this a 5-point game?
Warriors announce it's right knee soreness.
Spencer at PG to start the third quarter in Curry's normal rotation.
Wouldn't be surprised if Curry wasn't feeling good tonight. Definitely sounded like he was battling a cold pregame in the locker room.
Wouldn't be surprised if Curry wasn't feeling good tonight. Definitely sounded like he was battling a cold pregame in the locker room.
January 31, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Warriors announce it's right knee soreness.
Spencer at PG to start the third quarter in Curry's normal rotation.
Wouldn't be surprised if Curry wasn't feeling good tonight. Definitely sounded like he was battling a cold pregame in the locker room.
Wouldn't be surprised if Curry wasn't feeling good tonight. Definitely sounded like he was battling a cold pregame in the locker room.
January 31, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Spencer at PG to start the third quarter in Curry's normal rotation.
Wouldn't be surprised if Curry wasn't feeling good tonight. Definitely sounded like he was battling a cold pregame in the locker room.
Wouldn't be surprised if Curry wasn't feeling good tonight. Definitely sounded like he was battling a cold pregame in the locker room.
Apparently it's not.
Would think this is a GP2 game?
DET shoots 17-for-25 (76%) in the first quarter, leads 45-37.
Just an obliteration of the Warriors' defense. Tried zone. Didn't work.
Just an obliteration of the Warriors' defense. Tried zone. Didn't work.
January 31, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Apparently it's not.
Not many guys on the Warriors' roster are built for a matchup like this.
January 31, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Not many guys on the Warriors' roster are built for a matchup like this.
15 RIGHT NOW. And not a good sign: Warriors are down by 11
Just told @thompsonscribe.bsky.social
that the Warriors need 15 points from Draymond tonight. He said it's possible vs. DET.
And already 3 points.
that the Warriors need 15 points from Draymond tonight. He said it's possible vs. DET.
And already 3 points.
January 31, 2026 at 3:56 AM
15 RIGHT NOW. And not a good sign: Warriors are down by 11
Would think this is a GP2 game?
DET shoots 17-for-25 (76%) in the first quarter, leads 45-37.
Just an obliteration of the Warriors' defense. Tried zone. Didn't work.
Just an obliteration of the Warriors' defense. Tried zone. Didn't work.
January 31, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Would think this is a GP2 game?
DET shoots 17-for-25 (76%) in the first quarter, leads 45-37.
Just an obliteration of the Warriors' defense. Tried zone. Didn't work.
Just an obliteration of the Warriors' defense. Tried zone. Didn't work.
January 31, 2026 at 3:49 AM
DET shoots 17-for-25 (76%) in the first quarter, leads 45-37.
Just an obliteration of the Warriors' defense. Tried zone. Didn't work.
Just an obliteration of the Warriors' defense. Tried zone. Didn't work.
And probably need to hold Duncan Robinson under 50. If possible.
Just told @thompsonscribe.bsky.social
that the Warriors need 15 points from Draymond tonight. He said it's possible vs. DET.
And already 3 points.
that the Warriors need 15 points from Draymond tonight. He said it's possible vs. DET.
And already 3 points.
January 31, 2026 at 3:34 AM
And probably need to hold Duncan Robinson under 50. If possible.
Just told @thompsonscribe.bsky.social
that the Warriors need 15 points from Draymond tonight. He said it's possible vs. DET.
And already 3 points.
that the Warriors need 15 points from Draymond tonight. He said it's possible vs. DET.
And already 3 points.
January 31, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Just told @thompsonscribe.bsky.social
that the Warriors need 15 points from Draymond tonight. He said it's possible vs. DET.
And already 3 points.
that the Warriors need 15 points from Draymond tonight. He said it's possible vs. DET.
And already 3 points.
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San Francisco's ICE OUT protest from above 🦅
January 30, 2026 at 11:17 PM
San Francisco's ICE OUT protest from above 🦅
One of the reasons I said the 49ers should target Jefferson is that things seemed uneasy in MIN.
Obviously Vikings Fans were infuriated with me for suggesting that.
How dare I.
Obviously Vikings Fans were infuriated with me for suggesting that.
How dare I.
More, with @aleclewis.bsky.social, on the Vikings firing general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah:
Vikings fire general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after disappointing season: Source
The Vikings fired Adofo-Mensah after four seasons at the helm and a disappointing 9-8 season in 2025 that began with loftier expectations.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:07 PM
One of the reasons I said the 49ers should target Jefferson is that things seemed uneasy in MIN.
Obviously Vikings Fans were infuriated with me for suggesting that.
How dare I.
Obviously Vikings Fans were infuriated with me for suggesting that.
How dare I.
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EXCLUSIVE: Nick Friedell sat down with Draymond Green and Steph Curry to discuss balancing what they’ve built and are still fighting for, against mortgaging all their assets for another big piece ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Stick to the blueprint or go all-in? Steph Curry, Draymond on Warriors’ defining dilemma
As Draymond Green and Steph Curry’s clocks tick, one question hangs above Warriors: How far will they go for one more run?
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:14 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Nick Friedell sat down with Draymond Green and Steph Curry to discuss balancing what they’ve built and are still fighting for, against mortgaging all their assets for another big piece ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
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Rich is an X's and O's wizard, a hell of a writer, and a great friend.
After having worked with Rich for almost a decade at this point (and podcasting with him for a half decade before that), I will be his biggest fan, no matter what he does or where he goes.
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After having worked with Rich for almost a decade at this point (and podcasting with him for a half decade before that), I will be his biggest fan, no matter what he does or where he goes.
Fill out the form and stay in touch.
So, what's next? Dunno, I got a little time to figure it out.
I do have one idea, though: What if I kept doing the same newsletter independently? Who knows, it might even be better.
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I do have one idea, though: What if I kept doing the same newsletter independently? Who knows, it might even be better.
If that's something you might be interested in, drop your email here 👇
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January 30, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Rich is an X's and O's wizard, a hell of a writer, and a great friend.
After having worked with Rich for almost a decade at this point (and podcasting with him for a half decade before that), I will be his biggest fan, no matter what he does or where he goes.
Fill out the form and stay in touch.
After having worked with Rich for almost a decade at this point (and podcasting with him for a half decade before that), I will be his biggest fan, no matter what he does or where he goes.
Fill out the form and stay in touch.
Early call for next week's "49ers +/-" mailbag/voicemail episode.
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Number: 650-437-5724
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January 30, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Early call for next week's "49ers +/-" mailbag/voicemail episode.
@mattbarrows.bsky.social promises to answer as many substation questions as possible.
Number: 650-437-5724
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@mattbarrows.bsky.social promises to answer as many substation questions as possible.
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