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It’s bigger than ever, but Pablo SandovalWeight gain isn’t bothering your boss … with SF Giants Manager Gabe Kapler insisting that “Kung Fu Panda” can continue playing.
Here’s the deal … Giants fans were surprised when the 5’10 “, 268-pound infielder reported that he camped last week as if he was letting go during the offseason.
Pablo Sandoval is taking land at third base. His releases seem to have good bearing. pic.twitter.com/Lrk5ltofyl
– Andrew Baggarly (@extrabaggs) July 4, 2020 @extrabaggs
Sure, there has been some shame online … but the big question: how will weight gain affect your performance on the field?
According to Kapler, Pablo, 33, continues to play like a world-class athlete!
“I think it is understandable that in today’s world we focus on weight,” Kapler said Sunday. according to MLB.com … “I get it.”
“In this particular case, what we’ve all noticed about Pablo is that the ball is bouncing off his bat and his pitches have a good carry.”
“Obviously, we were concerned if he was going to be ready [after Tommy John surgery] and at what point would he be ready to play third base and first base. He has shown that he is healthy. That is the most important “.
In other words, who cares what it looks like … as long as it can produce, right?
