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Icon Mike Krukow retires: Broadcaster will leave at end of season, plus: using an opener, veterans pick up pace

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Icon Mike Krukow retires: Broadcaster will leave at end of season, plus: using an opener, veterans pick up pace

Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants Podcast›

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Jeremy Affeldt and Scott Ostler praise Mike Krukow and his 36 years behind the mic in San Francisco and also discuss Spanish language broadcaster Tito Fuente's return after major health issues, the Giants' use of an opener for the first time this year, contributions from Jung Hoo Lee, Rafael Devers and Willy Adames, plus: what it's like to sit with Buster Posey during a game.

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