As for Gillaspie, he certainly looked impressive while batting .421 in last year's postseason, and he has improved defensively. But his career platoon splits (.266 batting average against right-handers, .203 off lefties) don't fit the profile of an everyday player. Though Gillaspie improved incrementally against left-handed pitching last year (.227), his OPS reflected his difficulties in handling southpaws (.591 off left-handers, .767 against right-handers).
I am curious as to why the Giants wouldn't consider bringing back Angel Pagan in a Gregor Blanco-type role.