Pablo Sandoval is one of the best hitters in baseball.

The question is whether he is such a good hitter because of his weight or in spite of it.

Sandoval knows he must get in better shape, but he isn't in a rush.

"I've got this year and next year to change all the things," Sandoval said. "It's going to take me a while, but I can do it. I know I can do it.

"You need to learn. You need to grow up. You need to step up and know the difference between what you can do and what you can't."