Pablo Sandoval is hoping for a bounce-back season after dropping 45 pounds this winter. He claims his 5-foot-11 frame is currently carrying 237 pounds. "It's like it's not me," said Sandoval of his old self. "I tell myself, 'Damn, bro, I was fat.' " He is trimmer, believes his bat is quicker and knows his defense is better. "I lost control last year," Sandoval said. "Everything that happened ..." In addition to his on-field struggles, he also dealt with a number of personal issues including a divorce and custody battle.