SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Last year, the talk surrounding Pablo Sandoval was how much better he looked.This year, it’s about how much better he sees.Sandoval underwent laser surgery on his left eye in November. Comfort was his main motivation, but there was another benefit.“I am seeing the ball better,” he said. “I see everything better. Everything is clearer.” Sandoval went 1-for-4 Tuesday in the Giants’ 4-3 loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Read More

Tinkering: Giants left-hander Barry Zito is working on finding the proper movement on his fastball in the Cactus League as he prepares for the season. Read More

Issue: Freddy Sanchez and Opening Day. Analysis: In short, don’t hold your breath. And if that surprises you, you haven’t been paying very close attention. Not only has Sanchez been slow to heal from his myriad injuries since climbing aboard the Good Ship Orange and Black, but it’s March 15 and he hasn’t yet played defense in a Cactus League game. He debuted as a DH on Friday, and when I spoke to him he insisted that his workouts are going well, that his shoulder is coming along just fine, etc., etc. Read More

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Tim Lincecum had a chance to stretch out, pitching four innings in a game for the first time this spring and virtually shutting down the Kansas City Royals to earn the win in the Giants’ 2-1 victory Monday. Lincecum, who had been roughed up in his previous spring starts, entered the game with a 13.50 ERA, but knocked that down to 6.75 after keeping runners off the basepaths, facing the minimum number of batters through the first three innings. Read More