SAN FRANCISCO — Before taking questions from the media on Friday, Giants manager Bruce Bochy spent a few minutes chatting with Hensley Meulens, the hitting coach who will help Bochy piece together what should be a loaded lineup. The two are sure to have the same conversation often during spring training, but as Bochy enters his 10th spring with the Giants, many of his discussions with the staff will be shorter than in the past.
For a team looking for a fourth even-year title, there’s just not a lot of drama right now as pitchers and catchers get set to report to Scottsdale Stadium.