How much should Hunter Pence get now?  Not sure if serious ... -
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports  Almost a month ago, we talked
about what it would take for Hunter Pence to come back to the
Giants.  Maybe (his decline would come in) three years, but I'd
take the risk for a third year (because there's no way he's
coming back for two). The fourth year would be a bummer of a
season, I'm thinking. Pence keeps himself in great shape, but at
some point even Mike Trout's bat speed will go away. That's the
way Darwin created the world, which is one of the reasons I
certainly don't want my kids reading about him. So a four-year
deal would be dicey.  Since that post, Pence has hit
.357/.419/.657, with 11 homers and 41 RBI. Just as impressive,
he's struck out just 25 times in 160 plate appearances, walking
16 times. Combined with plus speed, plus defense, and a plus
arm, that's a ... plus player. Indeed, this season is likely to
be Pence's best by WAR, which is something of a surprise
considering that he's had several