The Pablo Sandoval-and-the-Giants reunion tour arrives at Raley Field on Tuesday, the latest stop for this most improbable of engagements.
Giants fans might remember Sandoval as the buoyant, free-swinging third baseman who was a key part of three World Series titles. They might also remember how, after winning a championship in 2014, Sandoval left to sign a huge free-agent deal with the Boston Red Sox – and criticized his former organization on his way out the door.
Sandoval washed out in Boston. In 161 games over three injury-riddled seasons, he hit just .237 with 14 home runs.