BTW, his elbow ailment is caused by a bone spur. It was not wise for him to play winter ball, IMO. Between this and the weight issue and the rape bullet he dodged last year, you start wondering about his judgment.

If he returns to form, and the Giants falter, I also wonder if he turns up in trade talks.

I wouldn't be surprised if surgery is eventually called for. If so, they need to do it now. Pablo isn't going to be traded. He's only 1 year into a 3 year contract which is a real bargain for the player he's become. Now, if he can only stay on the field.

really someone that is "preternaturally gifted" that "hits everything everywhere anytime anywhere". As far as hitting a ball of a bounce, I'd still take Ichiro even at his age.

Yes, who was that masked man who was World Series MVP?

Hideki Matsui, Mike Lowell, David Eckstein, or Jermaine Dye?

World series MVP doesn't make one a "preternaturally gifted" hitter. Such a hitter hits ALL the time. See Tony Gwynn, or if you want someone a little closer to home, Barry Bonds.

I just temporarily lost my mind when I saw you were trying to insult the Panda...it happens. Despite his weight, Sandoval is an extraordinarily gifted athlete however. And while he may not be the Ichiro of 6-7 years ago, I don't agree with your claim about today's Ichiro, Pablo can still hit balls out that many players can't even reach. He's also ambidextrous.

in his relatively short period of time for me to agree with such high praise. Admittedly, I don't get to see too many Giants games, so I may not appreciate is abilities as a bad ball hitter.

both for health considerations and his range at 3B. Thing is, he's not built that way...he's probably always going to be overweight. If the Giants could just get him to be like Prince Fielder, who despite being listed at 275 has played in all 162 games each of the last 2 seasons, everything would be fine and the weight issue talk would go away.

plus having the option for Fiellder to DH occasionally. If the right offer came along for Sandoval I'd be tempted.

The Giants infield depth is thin already. Arias is a better fielder and can hit some, but he's nowhere near the power threat Sandoval is. There's not much in the system at that position either. The Giants trade Pablo, they better get a Ryan Zimmerman type in return, signed.

But if Belt has finally arrived it makes a trade a little more easier to stomach (no pun intended). If Panda ends up on the bench mid season for what ever reason -- muscle tear, bone spur, fatigue -- he's just as useless as if he's been traded. I'm not saying it will happen. But if the team falters because of age, injury or fatigue, Sabean might want to use Sandoval to help reload, provided the value is there.

All it does is make this a fucking Giants forum. Y'all need to get a room, or your own Sports Group.

keep in mind the responses you will receive will not always be expected.

Admit it -- this was a stab at the Giants crowd. Right?

and showed the remarkable dexterity of Sandoval and athletic ability of Brandon Crawford. Thanks for posting.

And this guy is even more remarkable: