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Giants banking on young guys to fill void

With Spring Training fast approaching, MLB.com will take a look at a different aspect of this year's Giants squad each day this week. Today's topic: What's the vision?

SAN FRANCISCO -- For many ballclubs in most team sports at any level, ability comes from stability. Hence the Giants hope that 2017 will be a year when younger players establish themselves in new roles.

"With the intent of sustaining success," Giants general manager Bobby Evans said.

The spotlight will be trained all spring long on left field, where Jarrett Parker, 28, and Mac Williamson, 26, are leading candidates to become Opening Day starters.