When the Giants reported to Scottsdale Stadium in February, much of the conversation was about competition. Gabe Kapler wanted every player to feel like he had to earn a spot, and even some veterans took up that motto. Evan Longoria, for instance, talked early on about how he felt established guys were being pushed more to earn their at-bats and innings.
Months later, the Giants will return for their final three weeks of spring/summer training that was interrupted for more than 100 days by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. There are questions about their ability to stay healthy, how they can properly social distance while playing a sport, and what will happen when players inevitably test positive.