Denard Span Signs With Giants

The San Francisco Giants agreed to a 3-year deal with veteran outfielder Denard Span. The Giants plan to have him play left field, which he hasn't done since he played for Minnesota in 2009. San Francisco found a good fit for their lineup as Span can play average defense with an above average bat. Span, who has hit at the leadoff spot for 8 of his major league seasons, is projected to do the same for the Giants. While Span posted above a .300 average with the Washington Nationals, and a career .287 average, health is Span's biggest problem as he missed most of the 2015 season and some of the 2014 season. The Giants hope that he is healthy and ready for a 2016 playoff push.