The 2026 Rotation is set. Our curmudgeons discuss the signing of Tyler Mahle, the non-signing of Tatsuya Imai, and whether the Giants have enough pitching to succeed in 2026. They also discuss if the Giants are blowing their opportunity to take advantage of the solid core of players they've already assembled.

On the cocktail side of things, Ben is drinking Candlekeep Team while Matthew is drinking an Espresso Martini. Recipes below.

1. 1 1/2 cups Gin
2. 1/2 cup Orange Liqueur
3. 1/2 cup sweet vermouth
4. 1/2 ounce bitters
5. 12 ounces water
6. 2 orange wheels
7. 4 cloves
8. 1 cinnamon stick
9. 2 tea bags Earl Gray Tea
10. 1/4 cup sugar
11. Bring the water to a boil and remove from heat. Add the sugar, cloves, cinnamon stick, oranges wheels and tea bags and allow to steep for at least 6 minutes. A longer steep will result in stronger flavors. Combine the gin, orange liqueur, vermouth, and bitters in a large heat proof pitcher. Strain the tea mixture through a fine strainer into the pitcher. Stir gently to combine. (Note that final result will be luke warm, you can heat gently on the stove in a large vessel or enjoy as is. Do not add ice as it will overly dilute the cocktail.)

1. 2 oz Vodka
2. 1 oz Mr. Black’s Coffee Liqueur
3. 1 oz Espresso (warm or room temp)
4. 1/4 oz Spiced Demerara Syrup
5. 1 Dash Aztec Chocolate Bitters
6. Shake all ingredients with ice. Shake it hard. For about 20 seconds. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with three espresso beans - one for each World Series Championship.

We're not too proud for clickbait. Our download fishermen discuss the impending signing deadline Tatsuya Imai, the tepid offseason overall, and the Giants bought ... a theater? Also, Bob calls for a lightning round where they discuss Logan Webb in the WBC, whether the Giants future success depends on the performance of Bryce Eldridge, and Ben's new job.

On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Bourbon Foster while Ben is drinking The Hand of Vecna. Recipes below.

1. 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
2. 3/4 oz Banana Liqueur
3. 1/2 oz Aged Rum
4. 1/4 oz Spiced Demerara Syrup
5. 3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
6. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir for 30 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a banana slice or dried banana chip.

1. 2 oz Scotch
2. 2 sugar cubes (or 2 tsp of granulated sugar)
3. 3 dashes Angostura bitters
4. 1/4 oz Absinthe
5. 1 orange wheel and 1 star anise for garnish
6. Rinse a rocks glass with the absinthe and pour out any remainder. In a mixing glass muddle the sugar with the bitters, add the Scotch, fill with ice and stir to desired dilution. To the prepared rocks glass add a large chunk of ice and strain in the mixture from the mixing glass. To create the garnish fold the orange wheel around the star anise (like a taco) and pin shut with a cocktail pick and drop into the rocks glass.

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Wait, Jeff Kent is a Hall of Famer? Our snowbirds discuss the rather lackluster winter meetings including the draft lottery, Rule 5 draft, and the size of Buster's suite. Later they break down the Giants approach to improving the roster and why Ben won't be able to dress up as the Black Power Ranger. Also, Jeff Kent makes the Hall of Fame and Marco Luciano is a Pirate.

On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Calamansi Margarita while Matthew is drinking a Holiday Old Fashioned. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Blanco Tequila
• 1 oz Cointreau
• 1 oz Calamansi Lime Juice
• Prepare a rocks glass with a salted rim, if desired. Combine the tequila, Cointreau and Calamansi lim juice in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.

• 2 oz Bourbon or Rye
• 1/4 oz - 1/2 oz Spiced Demerara Syrup
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
• 1 Dash Chocolate Bitters
• Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with a large cube. Garnish with a cocktail cherry and an orange peel.