If you were making a list of which players you thought would be on a list like this six years ago, it’s a sure thing that Pablo Sandoval would be on our mind. If you were making that same list four years ago, maybe it’s not as sure of a thing.
Sandoval has had his share of ups and downs with the franchise. From his playoff heroics (especially his 2012 World Series MVP performance), to an ever present battle over his weight and a perception of his commitment to the game because of it; from his departure as a free agent to his subsequent return as a dominant reliever.