Pablo Sandoval, the Giants legend and fan favorite, is making a comeback to San Francisco by signing a non-roster deal (NRI) with the Giants, per @PavlovicNBCS. At 37 years old, Sandoval is attempting to return to Major League Baseball after a two-year absence, on a minor-league contract, per report. In addition to Sandoval's signing, the Giants have also finalized a 3-year deal with free-agent slugger Jorge Soler. Manager Bob Melvin and Farhan Zaidi have expressed their vision for Soler to lead a more stable Giants lineup, potentially playing in the cleanup spot and serving as the designated hitter, with occasional outfield appearances. Melvin humorously mentioned he'd like to "bubble wrap him" until the season starts. The Giants' offseason moves, including these signings, aim to bolster the team's performance and address their long-standing absence of a 30-home run hitter since Barry Bonds, as reported by @sfchronicle.
Farhan Zaidi and Bob Melvin detailed how they envision Jorge Soler leading a more stable Giants lineup moving forward (via @PavlovicNBCS) https://t.co/myz06Z74zB
Much more on the Jorge Soler signing and how it came about; the Giants' offseason spending and will there be more?; and will SF have its first 30-HR hitter since Bonds? "Bringing in a guy like Soler, that drought is in trouble.” https://t.co/ikvr4LoyJb @sfchronicle
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Bob Melvin thinks Soler will be in the cleanup spot and DH every day but could see a little time in the OF. He jokingly says he’d like to “bubble wrap him” up until the start of the season. Melvin thinks some of the injuries Soler dealt with in Miami were to do with the turf.
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A Giants legend and fan favorite is back in San Francisco! The Panda, Pablo Sandoval, is signing with the Giants as an NRI, per @PavlovicNBCS. https://t.co/Q4yhiw5Pl0