9 Positions, 1 Grand Slam - One Game?
by BruteSentiment
on May 13, 2008 1:36 PM PDT
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Buster Posey was all over the field for Florida State.
The Seminoles catcher played all nine defensive positions -- and hit a grand slam -- in a 10-0 seven-inning victory over Savannah State on Monday.
Seriously, what the heck is his coach thinking? Just showcasing him for the draft?
Anyway, while I am duly impressed, this doesn't change my thinking about Posey. His value comes mostly from being able to play catcher. If he were an infielder, the versatility might change things, but not behind the plate...unless he's not going to stay behind the plate, at which point I wouldn't take him at #5 overall.
Still, though you lot would want to know.
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well he used to play ss before you got moved to catcher. I heard that he may even still be capable of playing the position.
by zeisenbe on May 13, 2008 1:39 PM PDT 0 recs
Buster after the game:
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 13, 2008 1:45 PM PDT 0 recs
I'm a monster!
Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!
by UnleashTheGore on
May 13, 2008 1:50 PM PDT
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Blame the Lou Seal
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on
May 13, 2008 2:05 PM PDT
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lol omg
If we got Posey, we’d have to keep him FAR AWAY from Lou Seal.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on
May 13, 2008 2:09 PM PDT
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+1
i have had this thought in passing before, and i think the possibilities for cleverness on these boards would be too tremendous to ignore the guy if he falls to us.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on
May 13, 2008 6:08 PM PDT
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If he wants to be popular then he’ll have to like the things everyone else likes.
CONFORM!
If you like things that are funny, perhaps you will enjoy ChatterBalks Dot Com?
by groug on
May 14, 2008 12:30 AM PDT
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Wait...
So that’s why I’m not popular?
Man, and I thought it was the smell. Well, that’s a relief.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on
May 14, 2008 2:55 AM PDT
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“The things everyone else likes” also includes hygiene.
If you like things that are funny, perhaps you will enjoy ChatterBalks Dot Com?
by groug on
May 14, 2008 12:24 PM PDT
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Buster Posey
was busting a pose throughout the diamond. And yes he is supposed to be a decent pitcher.
Brute, let one of the four teams drafting before the Giants select him and have another player fall to the Giants.
by wilriv21 on May 13, 2008 1:46 PM PDT 0 recs
how did he look in cf?
my adoptive son is pat misch... because he spent time in fresno and he isnt zito...
by Headhunter Rollins on May 13, 2008 1:48 PM PDT 0 recs
His ability to play CF just raised his draft status 100% in the eyes of Sabes!
by xanthan on May 13, 2008 1:49 PM PDT 0 recs
My first thought...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Buster Posey was all over the field for Florida State.The Seminoles catcher played all nine defensive positions - and hit a grand slam - in a 10-0 seven-inning victory over Savannah State on Monday.
When I first saw this, I thought you meant he played all the same positions at the same time! I’m thinking, “DAYum, that’s freaking impressive!”
Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!
by UnleashTheGore on May 13, 2008 1:51 PM PDT 0 recs
Interviewed after the game, he chomped a carrot and asked “Ehhh, what’s up, doc?”
All-Father Watch: 1.33 ERA, 3 saves, 0.98 WHIP, 19 Ks in 20 1/3 IP
by EliminateMe on
May 13, 2008 3:16 PM PDT
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He was clearly involved in plays at Catcher and Pitcher, and probably 1st base… but did the article mention if he made any catches or throws from the other 6 positions? The whole thing seems really silly to me.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on May 13, 2008 2:00 PM PDT 0 recs
I thought...
He only made one PO at any position but Pitcher and Catcher. I was tired at 4 AM when watching ESPN, so, I don’t know if I’m remembering correctly. I think that this game was fantastic though. Really impressive. However, still only a #5 or later pick. (so, that means, that if he is available at 5, and so is Smoak, then take Smoak.)
Angel Villalona: Treatin' all pitches like fastballs since '07.
by AngelintheInfield on
May 13, 2008 2:22 PM PDT
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Not worth a new thread but...
Sickels take on the crop of HS hitters:
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2008/5/13/508737/high-school-hitters-of-int
by mxmob33 on May 13, 2008 2:44 PM PDT 0 recs
Shades of Greg Litton...
except Litton didn’t hit a grand slam in that game
by Fog City Blues on May 13, 2008 3:03 PM PDT 0 recs
not sure what the point is....
just one of those “Look at Me” types?....
by slojoe on May 13, 2008 5:12 PM PDT 0 recs
I could probably play all positions and hit a GS in a little league game too...
I think the level of competition needs to be considered here.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on
May 13, 2008 6:15 PM PDT
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I'm not sure where I implied he was playing in a little league game.
Can you help me find it?
by withclubsauce on
May 14, 2008 12:02 AM PDT
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Well, I dont know how fantastic a baseball program Savannah State is or isn't -
But there is so much talent disparity in college sports that it is quite possible the opposing team was constructed of guys like you and I. I could have probably played walk on baseball at a lot of schools, but that doesn’t mean I would present any sort of competition for a div 1 team w/ a fast track Major Leaguer on the roster.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on
May 14, 2008 8:29 AM PDT
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