Spring Training Around the Corner, Posey Ready?
Posted on October 19th, 2009 by admin in SF Giants Rumors
Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle says with spring training just around the corner, it’s time to start fixing the Giants. Firing Carney Lansford last week was a great move. With this team and it’s guiding offensive philosophy, there is no point in having a hitting coach. All a hitting coach can do is clutter up the hitters’ minds with unnecessary thoughts, like, well, thoughts.
Ostler also says the Giants will need a catcher. Sabean says Buster Posey is likely ticketed to another season in the minors.
Joe Mauer was drafted out of high school, spent two years in the minors, and became a full-time starter for the Twins at age 21 (almost 22).
Posey played three years of college ball and spent last season in the minors. He will be 23 when the 2010 season begins.
The Giants’ M.O. has been to bring kids along slowly while their big-league spots are kept warm by overpaid players. Tim Lincecum and Pablo Sandoval showed, sometimes you’re ready when you’re ready.
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