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The campaign is already generating a large amount of buzz, thanks in large part to a hat swap that will be held at every event, encouraging people to trade in Giants hats for A’s hats.

Even though he is guaranteed $21 million this year — and a $7.5 million buyout next year, too — there is no guarantee he will earn that money on the Giants’ 25-man roster.

Two days removed from being airlifted to Phoenix hospital after being struck in the face by a foul ball, Giants’ first-base coach Jose Alguacil sent out a post-surgery tweet telling fans that he is recovering slowly and will be back soon.

A scary scene took place during the Giants’ spring training game in Suprise, AZ on Sunday, when new third base coach Jose Alguacil was struck in the face with a foul line drive, causing him to be carted off the field, and then airlifted to a trauma center in Phoenix.

In honor of their last payment being made, and with the Giants taking the field for their first spring training game of 2017, lets remember some of the greatest moments in the park’s 16 year history.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — That’s right, another Jock Blog from the sun-splashed climes of spring training, where the Giants open Cactus League play Friday against the Cincinnati Reds.

Other than the competition in left field, the San Francisco Giants’ starting lineup is set for next season. The bench is a different story entirely, however, with the club bringing in a comical number of non-roster invitees and players on minor-league deals to training camp to fight for four or five spots.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy announced the order of his starting pitchers for the first week of spring training action to reporters on Wednesday.

Slated to take over the role as the Giants’ primary left-handed setup man in 2017, Will Smith suffered a setback on Wednesday.

The players’ association has agreed to Major League Baseball’s proposal to have intentional walks without pitches this year.