tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post4105083412789532056..comments2024-03-28T16:56:58.862-07:00Comments on When the Giants Come to Town...: Thoughts on Buster Posey's FutureDrBGiantsfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574563470247927739noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-62679862423571462014-08-27T13:11:06.536-07:002014-08-27T13:11:06.536-07:00The allure of a guy like Marte or Yelich is that t...The allure of a guy like Marte or Yelich is that the can play center when Pagan cannot - Marte can likely play better, don't know about Yelich who has played some in CF, but is primarily LF like Marte. Just fantasy trades is all. Not sure how much imagination or drive Sabean has to make a big trade. <br /><br />Sabes will have another offseason scratching his head about how to fill LF. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483153782366187271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-44077030169036605162014-08-27T11:42:14.571-07:002014-08-27T11:42:14.571-07:00I think the Pirates could like adding Belt. He was...I think the Pirates could like adding Belt. He was a 4 WAR player last year and he still has upside. Maybe the Giants would have to throw another chip in there (maybe a reliever or Duffy), but it could work. Although, trading Belt this offseason could be selling low. <br /><br />I would not want Snider. He is having a good second half, but I don't like his defense. Same reason I wouldn't want someone like Dexter Fowler from the Astros. T.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07208402348235630831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-90301431170794413972014-08-27T10:32:20.436-07:002014-08-27T10:32:20.436-07:00I also think it would take a little more than Belt...I also think it would take a little more than Belt to acquire younger, toolsy OFers like this. There's a disparity in money and both may reliably produce greater WAR or equivalent. <br /><br />Don't think the Fish have OF depth to make the trade but they might be interested in a 1B to hit behind Stanton.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483153782366187271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-43932014375647336662014-08-27T09:42:33.118-07:002014-08-27T09:42:33.118-07:00I don't think the Giants could get either Mart...I don't think the Giants could get either Marte or Yelich for Belt. Maybe as part of a package? Pirates do have a surplus of OF's. Travis Snider is looking like someone who might be available this offseason.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-51895145087065272902014-08-27T09:30:32.600-07:002014-08-27T09:30:32.600-07:00that was my suggestion although I'm sure someo...that was my suggestion although I'm sure someone else has thought of this. Marte likely has more value than Belt these days. My other thought is Belt for Christian Yelich. <br /><br />Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483153782366187271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-68188822344901256252014-08-27T09:16:43.248-07:002014-08-27T09:16:43.248-07:00What about thoughts on trading Belt for a LF? A wh...What about thoughts on trading Belt for a LF? A while back I saw the intriguing suggestion of trading Belt for the Pirates' Marte. As much as I like Belt, the Giants could gain a net WAR benefit from having Posey at 1B, Susac at C and Marte in LF (or center). You'd probably lose some WAR at C, but might have the same or better at 1B and definitely better in LF. T.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07208402348235630831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-6276666060984430582014-08-26T22:11:53.440-07:002014-08-26T22:11:53.440-07:00Miggy is actually a pretty bad fielder.Miggy is actually a pretty bad fielder.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-73954869349158492122014-08-26T21:59:19.869-07:002014-08-26T21:59:19.869-07:00Well, I'd say Buster's future looked prett...Well, I'd say Buster's future looked pretty good tonight - catches a 1 hitter, hits 2HR as the game winners. Squat on, Buster.Monterey Sharkhttp://www.eollinger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-72579317028786436692014-08-26T21:14:47.687-07:002014-08-26T21:14:47.687-07:00Buster's foot speed looks good enough to me. ...Buster's foot speed looks good enough to me. It's not like he is hobbling around the bases on that ankle at all. He may have to trim down his lower half a bit to get even quicker but he is every bit as quick as Miggy right now. He has the footwork, arm and hands to be pretty good over there. RBJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-52285645896013894852014-08-26T20:56:16.656-07:002014-08-26T20:56:16.656-07:00While Buster is a very good hitter, he's not M...While Buster is a very good hitter, he's not Miggy Cabrera at the plate and never will be. Pabs and Josh Donaldson made the move at a much earlier stage of their careers.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-48519522245326302612014-08-26T20:54:17.918-07:002014-08-26T20:54:17.918-07:00From everything I was able to find on the subject,...From everything I was able to find on the subject, whenever Buster is asked by anyone about moving off catcher, he just shuts down. Refuses to discuss it. I think that pretty much tells you how he feels about it.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-26341734976298425892014-08-26T19:26:14.995-07:002014-08-26T19:26:14.995-07:00Wonder if Sanchez can play third? Word was that he...Wonder if Sanchez can play third? Word was that he looked pretty good at first and with all the concussions he might want to start thinking about a position switch. KInd of looks like Panda too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-67540370183127025612014-08-26T18:47:33.114-07:002014-08-26T18:47:33.114-07:00Um, anyone up for asking Buster what he would like...Um, anyone up for asking Buster what he would like to do with his future? <br /><br />To my knowledge, I have never heard him say he wants to do anything but sit in the squat. I know, it's fun to speculate, but any position switch will be mainly his decision to make. <br /><br />I agree that bringing Susac/Hector along could potentially give the Giants a solid catching tandem by 2016. Even if Pablo leaves, I don't see Posey moving to 3B in 2015. It's too soon for both Posey and Susac/Hector. So we just better pay the Panda. Monterey Sharkhttp://www.eollinger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-17385103717252612612014-08-26T18:35:54.258-07:002014-08-26T18:35:54.258-07:00Couple of thoughts here. Guys like Panda and Dona...Couple of thoughts here. Guys like Panda and Donaldson have made the move from behind the dish so I think it is more likely than not Posey can too. Miguel Cabrera held down 3B for a team that was pretty successful last year. Not saying he played well there but he did prove you can still win with below average D at 3B. Most plays at 3B are reaction plays and Posey has good reflexes and the arm to handle it. The drop off in value from C to 3B isn't as much as if he went to 1B so I think they have to at least give him a chance to show one way or the other whether he can handle it. I don't see Posey catching for more than 2 seasons with Susac, Sanchez, and Garcia all knocking on the door so if it isn't 3B he will be playing 1B by 2017.Patonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-35915609484506118172014-08-26T17:56:27.718-07:002014-08-26T17:56:27.718-07:00Thoughts on Brandon Belt in Left Field? That woul...Thoughts on Brandon Belt in Left Field? That would be a short post. Not going to happen.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-31764196250008208192014-08-26T17:55:15.579-07:002014-08-26T17:55:15.579-07:00I completely agree with you here. In more concret...I completely agree with you here. In more concrete terms, the added position value of him playing catcher is not going to do a lot of good if his career effectively ends 3 or 4 years short of the end of his 9 year contract.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-48663164127445628852014-08-26T17:42:57.077-07:002014-08-26T17:42:57.077-07:00A lot of the talk about moving Posey is that we ju...A lot of the talk about moving Posey is that we just want to see him play! No one wants to have his career derailed because of a concussion. We love him and we already saw him go down with the ankle injury and it hurt us all. We want him to succeed because we want him to always play at his best. If he can play catcher and stay healthy for the next 3 years so be it. We will all cross our fingers. I just see him now wearing down and it affects his performance. I love that he plays for the Giants. If he hit 8th in the lineup like every other catcher then who cares! For the Giants he bats 3rd and we need his bat in the lineup more so than his play calling and taking hits behind the dish. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01099662676149321217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-60671147714462279662014-08-26T17:08:29.845-07:002014-08-26T17:08:29.845-07:00I would prefer to let Morse and Crawford move on. ...I would prefer to let Morse and Crawford move on. Morse is an-error-in-waiting in LF and if Crawford can't better the .230 avg, I would rather see Adrianza or Duffy at SS. Crawford looks out of shape and disinterested in the game at times.<br /><br />I just don't think that Buster has the foot speed at 3B. They would bunt him into oblivion. I like him as a catcher and I hope it is years before he has to move to 1B...<br /><br />TBoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-15989337876965425472014-08-26T16:31:03.382-07:002014-08-26T16:31:03.382-07:00Buster had a sweet swing and was dialed in after S...Buster had a sweet swing and was dialed in after ST. But there has been a slow drop-off with all of the dings from catching. I recall foul tips to his foot, knee, nuts, shoulder/neck and at least three direct shots to his melon. His BA and Power would improve over a whole season if he moved to first, and he will have a long career.<br /><br />And instead of paying $72 mil for a Cuban OF, I say man up and pay Panda. His defense has been very good. So next years lineup could look like this;<br /><br />Pagan CF<br />Panik 2B<br />Posey 1B<br />Panda 3B<br />Pence RF<br />Belt/Morse LF<br />Hector/Susac C<br />Crawford SS<br /><br />my thoughts... NVDudeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-35764296529453020302014-08-26T15:20:07.893-07:002014-08-26T15:20:07.893-07:00Ask and ye shall receive...
Thanks Doc. Well done...Ask and ye shall receive...<br /><br />Thanks Doc. Well done here. <br /><br />With each passing year in the squat, his fluidity of movement likely decreases. Range left, right, and in diminishes from wherever it would be right now which is probably below average for a 3B. <br /><br />I guess I can see one more year of Posey behind the dish as Susac is developed into the frontline catcher. More of Posey at first later in the season.<br /><br />Now your next entry can be "Thoughts on Brandon Belt in left field".Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483153782366187271noreply@blogger.com