ORLANDO - It doesn't sound like the Giants will fly home with any fresh faces in the fold, but it's possible that a familiar one will be locked up soon.
General manager Bobby Evans said the front office is "actively pursuing Nick Hundley and hopes (to) get that done." Hundley said at the end of the season that he wanted to return for another year in San Francisco, and the Giants have put a priority on locking up a quality bat as Buster Posey's backup.
Hundley's first season with the Giants included far more at-bats than expected and he took advantage of them. The 34-year-old had nine homers and 23 doubles in 101 appearances. He was just about an everyday player down the stretch as Posey moved to first base after Brandon Belt's season-ending concussion, and at times the Giants felt Hundley was one of their few power bats.
There was some thought that Hundley might find an everyday job elsewhere, but that apparently hasn't developed. The Giants will be happy to have him back for multiple reasons. Hundley improved defensively over the course of the year and proved to be a valuable addition in the clubhouse, providing leadership for a group that often looked lost at sea. In late September, Hundley was given the prestigious Willie Mac Award.
