For the San Francisco Giants, left field has been a tough position to fill over the years. Usually, the Giants have settled on year to year replacements since 2007. However, they have yet to find someone to take the reigns over the way they have at so many other positions.
For a team with homegrown talent at catcher, first base, second base, and shortstop as well as the ace of their staff, finding someone in their own system has become much more commonplace in recent years. The outfield hasn’t been so lucky and trades for players like Hunter Pence and Angel Pagan as well as free agents like Denard Span have been the routine.