The San Francisco Giants won the World Series in 2010, but couldn't reach the playoffs last year. Their record was 86-76, so they weren't far off the mark and with the additions of outfielders Melky Cabrera and Angel Pagan this lineup should get just about enough of a push for San Fran to be in contention once more. If you want to know lots more about this team check out our 2012 San Francisco Giants preview.
Projected Lineup
Buster Posey (Catcher) - Posey played just 45 games last year due to a devastating ankle injury. San Francisco truly missed his bat in the middle of the lineup after he got hurt. In 160 major league games, Posey has hit .294 with 22 home runs and 88 RBI. The Giants expect similar numbers from him when he gets back in 2012.
Aubrey Huff (First Base) - After batting .290 with 26 homers and 86 RBI in 2010, Huff actually disappointed last season, with just a .246 average to go along with 12 homers and 59 RBI in 150 games. At the age of 36, it is hard to expect him to spring back after a bad showing, but with his past history, you never know.
Freddy Sanchez (Second Base) - Sanchez has been out of and into the lineup thanks to injuries since coming over from the Pirates in 2009. He has the power to hit around .300 with 10 home runs and 75 RBI if healthy, but that is a giant if, as he has played in just 111 games in 2010 and 60 games last year. At the age of 34, he does not get any younger, either.
Brandon Crawford (Shortstop) - The Giants hope Crawford's defensive talent can offset his offensive inadequacies. He batted just .204 in 66 games last year, and the 25-year-old hasn't shown any progress towards be anything greater than an OK hitter at the very best.
Pablo Sandoval (Third Base) - A horrid 2010 year had some people doubting him, but after dropping 40 pounds in the winter, he demonstrated the doubters wrong by posting All-Star stats last season. He batted .315 with 23 homers and 70 RBI in just 117 games. As long as he stays in shape and motivated, Sandoval has what's required to be even more interesting in 2012.
Melky Cabrera (Left Field) - Cabrera is coming of a career season in which he had career highs with a .305 average, 18 homers, 87 RBI and 20 steals with the Kansas City Royals. It is safe to say that last season may not be just a outlier for Cabrera, as he is only turning 27 in Aug.
Angel Pagan (Center Field) - Pagan will be looking to erase a sub-par 2011, as the outfielder hit just .262 with an OBP of .322 after posting a .290 average and .340 OBP in 2010. He was able to steal 32 bases in just 123 games, which gives him an overall total of 69 steals over the last 2 seasons.
Nate Schierholtz (Right Field) - The expectations for Schierholtz in 2012 are comparatively tame, as he hit just .278 with 9 home runs and 41 RBI in 335 at-bats last year. The Giants hope he can hold his very own in the right field this season, but they are not looking for a breakout season from the fellow.
Projected Lineup
Buster Posey (Catcher) - Posey played just 45 games last year due to a devastating ankle injury. San Francisco truly missed his bat in the middle of the lineup after he got hurt. In 160 major league games, Posey has hit .294 with 22 home runs and 88 RBI. The Giants expect similar numbers from him when he gets back in 2012.
Aubrey Huff (First Base) - After batting .290 with 26 homers and 86 RBI in 2010, Huff actually disappointed last season, with just a .246 average to go along with 12 homers and 59 RBI in 150 games. At the age of 36, it is hard to expect him to spring back after a bad showing, but with his past history, you never know.
Freddy Sanchez (Second Base) - Sanchez has been out of and into the lineup thanks to injuries since coming over from the Pirates in 2009. He has the power to hit around .300 with 10 home runs and 75 RBI if healthy, but that is a giant if, as he has played in just 111 games in 2010 and 60 games last year. At the age of 34, he does not get any younger, either.
Brandon Crawford (Shortstop) - The Giants hope Crawford's defensive talent can offset his offensive inadequacies. He batted just .204 in 66 games last year, and the 25-year-old hasn't shown any progress towards be anything greater than an OK hitter at the very best.
Pablo Sandoval (Third Base) - A horrid 2010 year had some people doubting him, but after dropping 40 pounds in the winter, he demonstrated the doubters wrong by posting All-Star stats last season. He batted .315 with 23 homers and 70 RBI in just 117 games. As long as he stays in shape and motivated, Sandoval has what's required to be even more interesting in 2012.
Melky Cabrera (Left Field) - Cabrera is coming of a career season in which he had career highs with a .305 average, 18 homers, 87 RBI and 20 steals with the Kansas City Royals. It is safe to say that last season may not be just a outlier for Cabrera, as he is only turning 27 in Aug.
Angel Pagan (Center Field) - Pagan will be looking to erase a sub-par 2011, as the outfielder hit just .262 with an OBP of .322 after posting a .290 average and .340 OBP in 2010. He was able to steal 32 bases in just 123 games, which gives him an overall total of 69 steals over the last 2 seasons.
Nate Schierholtz (Right Field) - The expectations for Schierholtz in 2012 are comparatively tame, as he hit just .278 with 9 home runs and 41 RBI in 335 at-bats last year. The Giants hope he can hold his very own in the right field this season, but they are not looking for a breakout season from the fellow.
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