Saturday, April 3, 2010

Buster Posey sent down in favor of Bengie Molina and Eli Whiteside



I bet that Brian Sabean thinks that offense "ruins the game" or something.

4 comments:

Roy said...

Molina hit .265, 20HR and 80 RsBI last year. He's not exactly a defensive dud behind the plate.

Contrary Guy said...

There is a bit of sarcasm to the post.

I know Molina unepectedly had a good year at the plate last year and is good with the pitchers. I also think (and I could be wrong as I do not follow the Giants daily) that they had him batting fourth and I would want more out of that spot.

In short, I don't know why you can't get Posey in the lineup 3-4 times a week at catcher and first base. I think you make room for a hitter like him.

This has a "let's not start the arbitration clock" so soon with Posey kind of feel.

John Bateman said...

Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

Roy said...

Yea, this is obviously an arbitration/super-two avoidance maneuver. MLB Trade Rumors has a good post breaking it down:
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/04/calling-up-buster-posey.html