GLENDALE, Az. - Giants executive Brian Sabean was grumbling about the spring-training schedule the other day, saying it’s “way too early” to start playing games in the last week of February. Many are in agreement — traditonally, there was no action until March — and the chilly Arizona weather hasn’t been so inviting for players trying to get loose.
As a result, you’re lucky to see two or three star players at any game this early. The Dodgers will start Yasiel Puig against the Giants in Glendale on Saturday, and that’s a plus, but Brandon Belt is the only Giant to make the trip.