PLAYING TIME: Deja vu for Pablo Sandoval?

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Deja vu for Pablo Sandoval?

Pablo Sandoval (3B, SF) wasn't in the Giants' lineup Wednesday, in what has been reported as just a normal day off for the slumping third baseman. But as noted by Brent Hershey earlier in the week here, Sandoval hasn't been healthy or productive for most of the season.  And his productivity has nose-dived since since a July hamstring injury, as indicated in his .246/.304/.365 line in 167 2H AB. More specifically from a skills perspective, Sandoval hasn't gone deep since July 8, with a 78 PX speaking volumes. He has a .222/.231 BA/xBA combo over 99 AB since August 1. 

Sandoval's 2012 injuries coupled with very public complaints from the Giants' front office about weight issues—as well...

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