The San Francisco Giants have had a very strong first half of the season with their eyes set on making the playoffs. Coming into the year, the Giants weren’t expected to be a contender, but with a new regime in the front office, they have exceeded all expectations. The star slugger from the Boston Red Sox should help improve a lineup that needs some pop. With that move, San Francisco will likely continue to be aggressive to try and improve with other teams in the NL looking to improve as well.