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The San Francisco Giants are out to a perfect 3-0 start in the Cactus League, and suddenly, the "alarming" headlines from earlier in the week are starting to fade. In this livestream edition of Thompson 2 Clark, Brad Evans and Garrett Gonzales break down why winning (even in February) changes the conversation around Scottsdale.

We start with the on-field results. A 3-0 start doesn't win you a division, but for a team with a new manager and several high-profile additions like Luis Arraez and Rafael Devers, playing clean baseball early is a massive win. We discuss the immediate chemistry in the lineup and which young arms are already making a case for the Opening Day roster.

Next, we address the "Tony Vitello" of it all. Just a week ago, his unprompted comments about his Tennessee exit had the Bay Area media in a frenzy. Now? The story has almost entirely evaporated. We discuss how Vitello successfully pivoted back to "baseball talk," the support he’s receiving from veterans like Ron Washington, and why the "fiery" narrative might be taking a backseat to his "All-American teammate" coaching philosophy.

Finally, we dive into the early spring narratives that actually matter. From rotation durability to the battle for the backup catcher spot, we cover the real storylines that will define the 2026 season.

In this episode:

The Giants’ 3-0 start: Momentum or just Spring Training luck?

The Vitello "Vanish": How the Tennessee exit story went away so quickly.

Luis Arraez and the new-look top of the order.

Early standouts and the "Cactus League Narratives" we are buying into.

Are you sold on the Giants' 3-0 start, or is it too early to get excited? Let us know in the comments!

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