Posey in the lineup at SK tonight

by travisam on Sep 1, 2008 7:24 PM PDT Comment 36 comments

I had previously read something about how the plan was to let Buster chill after the AZ lg finished, but I see he is in the lineup at Salem Kaiser tonight. I'm quite glad that they're getting him as many AB's as possible this season. I honestly think they are doing this because they plan on him coming up at some point next year. Anyway, just thought I'd give y'all a heads up!

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cool

its nice to know his season isnt over and great that he’ll get more AB’s with SK

by MeTaLLiCs0naTaS on Sep 1, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

just got back from the game

Not the most exciting of debuts for Posey, but he did show a nice arm and good release when he threw out a runner (on a pitchout). Unlike a lot of the short season guys, he looked very comfortable at the plate and seemed to have a good eye (2 walks, I think).
He was also witness to the highlight of the game when a teammate scored on a straight steal of home while he was at the plate.

by paralyzedplaya on Sep 1, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Not bad

I thought Buster looked pretty good, nice throw to 2nd though the one he threw to 3rd would have had the guy pegged if he hadn’t bounced it. Most impressive play of the game was when Peguero threw a one hopper from medium deep right field and nailed the guy at home. Buster just had to catch the ball and drop the glove down to tag him out. Peguero has the best arm since McBryde that I’ve seen here.

Talked with Mike Ambort before the game and he said the elbow is fine when he throws but hurts when he swings the bat so he’s been shut down and the hope is that rest over the winter will allow time to heal and he can pick up in the spring.

Adopted father of Brian Bocock, Brad Boyer, Sharlon Schoop, Shane Jordan and Jeremiah Luster.

by RichH on Sep 2, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

speaking of Peguero...

I’ve been wanting to adopt him for some time, and I’ll take this opportunity to do it now.

I don’t know if he’s been so, but I checked around, and on the adopt post, and I don’t think anyone has.

Cool with y’all?

by haverecords on Sep 3, 2008 1:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good choice

But you may want to make some sacrifice to Jobu because his bat does not like the breaking ball.

Adopted father of Brian Bocock, Brad Boyer, Sharlon Schoop, Shane Jordan and Jeremiah Luster.

by RichH on Sep 3, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Next Year?

Thats a little permature to even be thinking about. Maybe after next year (2010) he gets a September call up, but not in 2009. The only way i can see Posey in SF in 2009 is if he mashes with .600 avg, 30 homeruns, and like 80+ RBI’s throughout the minor league levels

by silentearth36 on Sep 1, 2008 10:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bocock and Burriss

by DesertFox on Sep 1, 2008 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

But Posey can actually hit

So we’ll have no use for him next year.

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by groug on Sep 1, 2008 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Play a position we’re very thin at.

We’re set at catcher.

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by Anticon23 on Sep 1, 2008 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can he play CF?

Why isn't Sabean held accountable for leading the Giants into many years of mediocrity???

by oldrips on Sep 2, 2008 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

+3B

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Sep 2, 2008 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Of course.

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by SoFa King Mike on Sep 2, 2008 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Were Bocock and Burriss drafted in the 2007 draft? …No they weren’t. They were drafted in 2006, meaning they have played atleast one full minor league season. Posey isn’t in the same situation as Bocock and Burriss

by silentearth36 on Sep 2, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He'll be here in 2009

They want him to learn from Molina before Molina leaves via free agency.

by positiveuphemism on Sep 1, 2008 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Molina has many valuable lessons to impart

The location of the best buffet restaurants in each city, for instance.

VAE PVTO DEVS FIO

by Bhaakon on Sep 1, 2008 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And how to appear to stand still while running at top speed.

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500

by S.F. Giangst on Sep 2, 2008 4:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

Do you Wazzel?

by NeifiChicken on Sep 2, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol fat

by rotorueter on Sep 2, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can just see lolfats becoming a new internet craze now.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Sep 2, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Sep 2, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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by Natto on Sep 2, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

better caption:

We call him “Big Money”

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN

by zenbitz on Sep 2, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't get it

That woman isn’t that fat.

Only 835 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on Sep 2, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That nose has to weigh a few pounds.

Without killing anyone
We've won it 3 times

by ChrisHero on Sep 2, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Sep 3, 2008 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Posey will make appearance for 2009 Giants...

With Sandoval mashing, it becomes less certain but I think he’ll be up at some point next year. Although he can play anywhere (he played all nine positions in one game last year as I’m sure you all know), the Giants want him as a catcher for good reason. A solid defensive catcher who bats in the middle of the order is so rare. He’s going to be better than McCann, Martin and Mauer when he gets his chance. I hate to say this because I like Bengie but I have a feeling he goes down next year trying to leg out a triple in May, making Sandoval the starter and Posey the backup. That way he can still learn from a sore Molina and get the occassional start when Sandoval needs a rest. Since he’s the future, we need Lincecum, Cain and Sanchez (maybe even Bumgarner and Alderson) to start building up a relationship with him and there’s no better time to start then next year.

by IVSPORT on Sep 2, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel fairly confident in saying that they are never going to call Posey up to be a backup catcher.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2008 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

rong

When the Giants win it all on 2010, you will know just how right IVSPORT was.

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Sep 2, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

wright

Is what you meant to say, I think.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Sep 2, 2008 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maeby

you’re on to something

Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Sep 2, 2008 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A career as a film executive?

Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.

by groug on Sep 2, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Posey will be > Mauer?

wut?

Mauer is less than 2 years older than Posey and has posted wOBA+’s (love statcorner for those who haven’t checked it out yet) of 117, 105, and 114 these past 3 years? AAt Posey’s age right now, where he has taken a few PA for low A ball and rookie league, Mauer was already posting a 120 wOBA+ in 122 PA for the Twins.

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by iamawesomer on Sep 2, 2008 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs