One of those choices will be whether to pitch to Bonds, who is now batting third again after Bochy moved him out of the cleanup hole. Bonds homered twice Sunday in the team’s final exhibition game at Oakland, giving him seven on the spring.

He signed a $15.8 million, one-year contract to stay put in San Francisco in a year when the Giants will attract even more hype considering they host the All-Star game and will be crossing their fingers that the seven-time NL MVP makes history.

“We’ll make our decisions based on situations,” Black said of facing Bonds. “I’ve played with him as a teammate, I played against him in a World Series and I know he’s a special player. But we’re not going to back down. Still, we will make baseball judgments.”

Bonds batted .270 with 26 homers and 77 RBIs in 130 games last year and also walked 115 times. Look for him to come out swinging against San Diego. The Padres have given up 85 homers to Bonds, more than any other club.

Peavy insists he will be focused on pitching his game, not on Bonds, Bochy or anybody else. First baseman-outfielder Ryan Klesko is another San Diego transplant now with the Giants.

“I haven’t thought a whole lot about facing Boch,” Peavy said. “I have thought about facing Roberts as their leadoff man. I love the guy. But that means nothing once we start the game.”

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Black has opted to start right-handed hitter Jose Cruz Jr. in left field instead of Terrmel Sledge based on matchups, despite the fact Cruz is 2-for-19 lifetime against Zito.

Bochy will certainly enjoy seeing some friendly faces on the other side. It’s been a whirlwind stretch for him after flying to Florida last week for the funeral of his mother, Melrose, who died at age 78 after a long fight with Alzheimer’s Disease.

“As long as I’ve been there, sure you have great memories,” Bochy said. I have a lot of respect for those players. It’s a great ballclub.”