PHOENIX — The first significant on-field changes for the Giants actually happened before free agency started. Phil Nevin and Jose Alguacil were added to the staff as base coaches, and at the GM Meetings on Tuesday, Bobby Evans shed light on what made each an ideal choice.
Alguacil, who will coach first, has been a rising star in the organization for several years. Evans said the front office has actually viewed Alguacil as a strong coaching candidate since his playing days. Alguacil was an infielder in the system from 1993 to 1998 and was offered a coaching position when that period came to an end.