Optimism surrounds the San Francisco Giants with Spring Training just getting into the early stages, with games set to begin shortly. Expectations are unfavorable for the Giants with a new manager in Gabe Kapler and Farhan Zaidi in his second year as president of baseball operations.
Fanfest for the Giants did create a buzz in San Francisco after the club announced a popular Giants player would make his return for a second stint. Hunter Pence returns to the city by the bay after spending last season with the Texas Rangers.
No, do not expect the 36-year-old to be the everyday starter in right field.