Why the San Francisco Giants Should Be Patient with Brandon Belt

For the San Francisco Giants, splashy free-agent signings and mega-contracts have never been the team's bread and butter.

The team with two World Series titles in the last three seasons has made its mark with homegrown players and savvy veteran acquisitions. One of the newest players to buck the farm for the majors is Brandon Belt, who came aboard last season in the wake of Aubrey Huff's dismal 2011 performance.

After playing in a sporadic 63 games the season prior, Belt found himself the Opening Day first baseman in 2012. His play was hit and miss, a mix of deft defensive maneuvers overshadowed by an inconsistent bat. As ...

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