Hitting On their run toward a championship last year, the Giants relied heavily on the homerun, which was not the way the team was built. With a full year ofBuster Posey and perhaps a Pablo Sandoval renaissance, they hope tohave a more balanced offense. The Giants are not going to challengefor the league lead in runs scored, but with their pitching, theydo not have to do so. This staff has the talent and diversity to stake its claim asthe best in the National League. Even the three left-handers in therotation - Barry Zito, Jonathan Sanchez and Madison Bumgarner -provide different looks. The bullpen is stacked with powerright-handers and a side-winding lefty Javier Lopez. Pitching willkeep the Giants competitive in the vastmajority of games.