EXTRAS: Crawford not just a glove, Sandoval's first spring shot

All that talk about Brandon Crawford being all glove and nobat might start to die down if the Giants second-year shortstop has moredays like he did Saturday.Crawford went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and three RBIs in a split squadblowout win over the Brewers and is now batting .429 with nine total bases andsix RBIs in just 14 at-bats.For all the doubts about his ability to hit big-leaguepitching, Giants manager Bruce Bochy has been insistent that Crawford will behis starting shortstop and batting eighth on Opening Day.I really think hes going to contribute to this offense,Bochy said. He made a couple adjustments with his swing. Hes worked hard atit and hes playing with a lot of confidence right now on both sides. Its goodto see him get some hits.

--Pablo Sandoval connected on his first home run of the spring, and it was ano-doubter, one that wouldve ended up in McCovey Cove had the game been playedin San Francisco.
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He hit that pretty good, didnt he?, Bochy said. Hes trying to get histiming down and he had a better day today. He squared up on a couple balls.While were here I know hes been working hard on both ends. Good to see himget some good swings off today.Before the game, Sandoval was putting on a show in batting practice, flashingthe power stroke that led to 25 home runs in 2009 and 23 last season in only426 at-bats.--In the other split squad game in Tempe, the Giants lost to the Angels 9-5, butgot a home run from Aubrey Huff, his second of the spring.Huff was the only Giant to have a multi-hit game. As the DH again, FreddySanchez went 1-for-3 with a run scored.Conor Gillaspie doubled in his only hit in four at-bats, while Gregor Blancosingled and was caught stealing for the first time in five attempts thisspring.RELATED: Giants split; beat Brewers, fall to Angels
Shane Loux, who started the game opposite C.J. Wilson, allowed three runs (twoearned) on four hits and a walk in 2.1 innings.--The plan is still for Buster Posey to catch the first four innings of Sundaysgame against the Mariners.Buster came out of the last game really well so hell gofour innings, then Chris Stewart will pick him up, Bochy said. Thisll begood for Buster. Well get him a couple of at bats and hopefully get fourinnings out of him. Then the next day well have a good idea of how hes doing afterspending some time behind the plate.
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--As I walked into the clubhouse to talk to players before thegame, two familiar faces were sitting at a table at the front entrance.The faces belonged to none other than Willie Mays and Willie McCovey. The twoare regulars at Scottsdale Stadium and supposedly will be joined by fellowGiants legends Gaylord Perry and Orlando Cepeda soon.