Darin Ruf is going to keep mashing for the Giants for at least the next two seasons, and possibly a third. Mike Yastrzemski finally got what he deserved, $3.7 million, and is set up well to continue to earn for the next few years. A key deadline is passed, and Giants fans should be excited about what transpired today.

On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick discusses Ruf and Yastrzemski's new deals. He details how and why the deals came to fruition, and what these two inspirational players have meant to this team and fanbase. Both have great stories of perseverance that have endeared them to the fanbase.

Ben also discusses the Giants' second base situation, with Tommy La Stella rehabbing from offseason Achilles surgery. Thairo Estrada and Wilmer Flores are solid fill-ins, with Estrada being likely to get a real opportunity to prove himself this year. However, keep an eye on whether the Giants make another addition at the position to improve their depth. Ben lastly discusses last night's televised Spring Training game. Alex Wood was very impressive, as was Luis Matos' center field defense. Grant McCray and Will Toffey also stood out at the plate as they belted home runs.

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The best daily San Francisco Giants podcast. Whether the Giants are winning championships or retooling for another title run, Locked On Giants host Ben Kaspick—a lifelong Giants fan and former contributor for RotoGraphs and Beyond the Box Score—breaks down every game, rumor, and transaction in a way that's data-driven and rational but also simple, passionate, and accessible to all.

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