Pablo loses almost 40 lbs!

[Upton]

The season hasn't begun, but Pablo Sandoval already is compiling some impressive statistics. At his long-awaited physical exam and official weigh-in Friday, Sandoval tipped the scales at 240 pounds, according to Ethan Banning of Triple Threat Performance, which coordinated his offseason conditioning regimen.Sandoval weighed 278 pounds at the end of last season.

He also reduced his body fat measurement from 30 percent to 19 percent, Banning said. "That's not Mr. Universe, but it's a long way from where he was," Banning said. Banning estimated that the 5-foot-11 Sandoval gained nearly seven pounds of muscle on the highly disciplined nutrition and training plan, so his total fat loss was closer to 45 pounds.

Sandoval said he was happy with the result. So is Giants manager Bruce Bochy.

"I don't need to look at a scale to see how hard he's worked and where he's at," Bochy said. "It's pretty evident he's done a lot this offseason to get in the condition he needs to be in. I'm happy. We're all happy."


http://www.mercurynews.com/giants/ci_17427445?source=rss&nclick_check=1

As you can tell by the photo, it looks like Sandoval is serious this time. If he can return anywhere near to the form he demonstrated in 2009, the Giants will be that much closer to repeating..

[Kingofalldems]

1. Where will he play?

[Auggie]

2. 3rd or 1st

3rd will likely be a competition between Sandoval and Mark DeRosa, who's coming off a wrist injury suffered last year. Boche might decide to platoon them since Sandoval can bat switch. If GM Brain Sabean decides to hold top prospect first baseman Brandon Belt in the minors for a few more months Sandoval could split some time at 1st with Aubrey Huff as well. Guess it depends who has the hottest bat coming out of Spring.

[KamaAina]

5. Best Freudian post ever!!

If GM Brain Sabean decides

He IS The Brain!!!! :thumbsup:

[Upton]

3. What Auggie said..

3rd, maybe a little bit of 1st...depends. Look at him here next to Mark DeRosa...Sandoval has definitely lost weight and is looking good.

[Auggie]

4. Sandoval hit a home run in BP yesterday