--LHP Jack Taschner, who struggled in spring training, was dealt to the Phillies for C Ronny Paulino, 27, a . 

The Giants are confident heading into the season. 

The Giants are coming off their fourth consecutive losing season, and they failed to address one of their major holes -- a lack of power. 

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired reliever Jack Taschner from the San Francisco Giants on Friday for catcher Ronny Paulino. 

American League Cy Young winner Cliff Lee again struggled for the Cleveland Indians, giving up 12 hits and seven runs in five innings of a 10-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday. 

Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year. 

The Braves have built one of the league's top rotations. 

Left-hander Jonathan Sanchez is back in his routine after a tour with Puerto Rico brought him through two rounds of the World Baseball Classic. 

--RHP Kelvin Pichardo, who had a solid season for the Giants' Class AA Connecticut affiliate in 2008, received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. 

The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. 

It seemed like old times when San Francisco defenders took dizzying routes, routine popups fell, hot dog wrappers blew across the infield and the stands cleared early. 

--RHP Kelvin Pichardo, who had a solid season for the Giants' Class AA Connecticut affiliate in 2008, received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. 

The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. 

Left-hander Jonathan Sanchez is back in his routine after a tour with Puerto Rico brought him through two rounds of the World Baseball Classic. 

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