Despite being in the playoff mix most of the season in 2011, the Giants offense was horrible. They were dead last in runs scored in 2011 and the team’s RBI leader had just 70 RBIs. Pablo Sandoval was the lone standout with a nice season at the plate. He led the team in just about everything including runs with just 55. He probably deserves some MVP votes but I doubt if he gets too much. Still, a .909 OPS isn’t anything to scoff at.
Losing Buster Posey just before Memorial Day hurt badly but you wonder how much of a different just one guy could have had. The team’s OPS was just .671 and their OBP was dead last with .303. Nobody had more then 50 walks. And when Andres Torres is listed as a starter with 112 games, you know you’re in trouble.
Second base, short stop and outfield are spots where the Giants will probably looking to fill some holes. You’d hope Brian Sabean will be busy this off season and with this pitching staff, you’d hope they make some moves to be more competitive. I’ll be getting my Giants tickets well in advance because I expect them to be right there come playoff time in 2012.
