If the Giants were paying full freight, the Sox and the Giants payroll would be almost equal.
And it looks like Pablo Sandoval is now worth a lot more than the $545,000 the Giants obligated to are pay him.
Sandoval hasn't lost the weight (5'11", 268 pounds) but he's fielding surprisingly well and his stick is hot (.306), and it looks like he got promoted from bullpen catcher to a versatile experienced infield utility player.
Pablo Sandoval impressing with glove, new attitude
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. >> Best shape of his life? That spring training cliche will never apply to Pablo Sandoval, listed at 5-foot-11, 268 pounds.
Best mental outlook of his life? On that front, Sandoval, 31, might be in tip-top condition.
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Sandoval has embraced his potential role as a utility infielder, splitting innings this spring almost equally between third base and first base. He made a terrific diving stop at first base Sunday in a 13-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies. He also went 2 for 4 with a homer and 4 RBIs.
The switch-hitter would give the Giants another right-handed option at first base on days they don’t want Brandon Belt facing a left-hander.
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http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/article/NE/20180319/SPORTS/180319704
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