# Krukow Defends Vitello: Giants' Bold Hire

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-05-15T02:19:15+00:00
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## Resource

Tony Vitello, a college baseball champion, faces criticism in his first year managing the San Francisco Giants. Despite his success at the University of Tennessee, the Giants poor performance has fueled doubts about his readiness for the big leagues. Mike Krukow, a former Giants pitcher, defends Vitello, arguing that the team hired him to revitalize the clubhouse and that the veterans underperformance, not Vitellos lack of experience, is the main issue. The jury is still out on this bold hire, but the potential benefits could be significant if the team improves. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/db5c9d3aed0ed3b9

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