Pablo Sandoval

You get the feeling this is what is going to have to happen fairly often.

A pure offensive onslaught.

You had to be a dummy not to realize the Boston Red Sox had built one hell of an attack over the offseason, tossing in Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval with an already-formidable group of David Ortiz, Mike Napoli and Dustin Pedroia. Them scoring was never in doubt.

Casey McGehee isn't Pablo Sandoval. He doesn't have a cute animal nickname, and he's never inspired anyone to wear a panda mask (that we know of).

Replacing Sandoval in the hearts and minds of San Francisco Giants fans is an impossible task. He was simply too big and beloved a figure in the Bay Area.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Immediately, you recognize the infectious smile from a mile away. Pure Panda. So is the laughter and the joy.

And inside the Boston Red Sox clubhouse, nothing about Panda says San Francisco anymore.

Leaving the Giants?

Hey, Boston Red Sox fans: To borrow from The Hollies, he ain't heavy, he's your Panda.

You've seen the picture by now, as well as the accompanying tweet by Boston.com's Steve Silva. Or, in case you haven't:

Sunblock, infield dust and...scorpions? Pitchers and catchers have barely unpacked, and we've already got the best and the worst of camp openings.

1. Best Use of Weights

The Internet recently had some fun with Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval after a photo surfaced of him looking bigger than usual at spring training. 

However, Kung Fu Panda wants to prove to everyone that his weight won't be a problem for the upcoming season.

Pablo Sandoval's weight was an issue during his time with the San Francisco Giants. Now, it's the Boston Red Sox's problem.

Sandoval has had all offseason to celebrate both his 2014 World Series win and his large contract with the Red Sox. Now, it looks like he needs to put in some work to get in better playing shape.

The Boston Red Sox had a busy day on Monday, working out deals with both Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval, arguably the top two hitters in free agency. The rest of the offseason could be just as busy, especially given that this club is hoping to go from worst to World Series winners all over again.

Suddenly, the San Francisco Giants have a panda-sized hole to fill.

Pablo Sandoval cashed in on another strong postseason, as he will reportedly sign a contract with the Boston Red Sox. The agreement brings an end to a successful seven-year stay with the San Francisco Giants.

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Tuesday, Nov. 25