Denard Span (hip) is reportedly healthy and ready to go for the beginning of spring training March 2, but the Giants will still take a cautious approach with his playing time prior to the regular season, CSN Bay Area reports.

Span (hip) is reportedly healthy and ready to go for the beginning of spring training March 2, but the Giants will still take a cautious approach with his playing time prior to the regular season, CSN Bay Area reports.

Analysis:

The Giants signed Span this offseason with the understanding that he would be ready to go for the start of the season, and that sentiment remains true. The club said they will take an extra cautious approach with their newly-signed veteran's health, and he will likely be held out of the team's spring training opener against the Angels on March 2. The plan is for Span to open the season as the club's everyday centerfielder, likely hitting atop a lineup featuring Buster Posey, Hunter Pence, and the NL Rookie of the Year runner-up Matt Duffy. If he can stay healthy, Span should be a great source of batting average, runs, and stolen bases.