Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Buster Posey makes case for ROY and comparisons to BASEBALL BUGS


As if on cue, Posey used last night's game against the Cubs to refute Joe Morgan's case for Jason Heyward as ROY and once again drew comparisons to the best individual performance in baseball history, real or imagined -- the Baseball Bugs (1946) episode.

HEY LOOK, IT'S JOE MORGAN AND BASEBALL FOR DUMMIES.

Posey hit a home-run to lead the Giants continually moribund offense to a 1-0 win over the near-equally comatose Cubs offense. Presumably, Posey also had an impact defensively in helping pitcher Matt Cain and three relievers to pitch a combined shutout. That ought to keep Mike Krukow and Brian Sabean quiet for a bit. Then again, Posey is having a game to forget tonight, so far. Once again the Giants are scoreless.

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CLASSIC!! - BASEBALL BUGS


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I still use the term Bugs Bunny Change-up for a real killer change. I always thought he got three strikes on the same batter, it was so good. It turns out that ol' Bugs actually gets nine strikes and three outs on the same change-up, a feat not performed before or since. What other pitcher can say that?

Speaking of awful swings, what is up with Panda? Those hacks he's putting out there would inspire a "Next time hit him with your purse" crack from bench jockeys at the high school level.
Maybe if Renteria or DeRosa were healthy, Bochy could sit Sandoval. Because he sure isn't getting any better. He's currently hitting .265 or thereabouts and I would just guestimate that he's dropped 20 points off his average from poor conditioning and another 20 from bad plate discipline. Whether the vision problems noted in spring training or his personal troubles are related to one or both categories, IDK. Hopefully, he comes back in better shape all the way around in 2011, because the Giants could use the old Panda's bat.

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Giants Top Minor League Prospects

  • 1. Joey Bart 6-2, 215 C Power arm and a power bat, playing a premium defensive position. Good catch and throw skills.
  • 2. Heliot Ramos 6-2, 185 OF Potential high-ceiling player the Giants have been looking for. Great bat speed, early returns were impressive.
  • 3. Chris Shaw 6-3. 230 1B Lefty power bat, limited defensively to 1B, Matt Adams comp?
  • 4. Tyler Beede 6-4, 215 RHP from Vanderbilt projects as top of the rotation starter when he works out his command/control issues. When he misses, he misses by a bunch.
  • 5. Stephen Duggar 6-1, 170 CF Another toolsy, under-achieving OF in the Gary Brown mold, hoping for better results.
  • 6. Sandro Fabian 6-0, 180 OF Dominican signee from 2014, shows some pop in his bat. Below average arm and lack of speed should push him towards LF.
  • 7. Aramis Garcia 6-2, 220 C from Florida INTL projects as a good bat behind the dish with enough defensive skill to play there long-term
  • 8. Heath Quinn 6-2, 190 OF Strong hitter, makes contact with improving approach at the plate. Returns from hamate bone injury.
  • 9. Garrett Williams 6-1, 205 LHP Former Oklahoma standout, Giants prototype, low-ceiling, high-floor prospect.
  • 10. Shaun Anderson 6-4, 225 RHP Large frame, 3.36 K/BB rate. Can start or relieve
  • 11. Jacob Gonzalez 6-3, 190 3B Good pedigree, impressive bat for HS prospect.
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  • 1. Bobby Witt, Jr. 6-1,185 SS Colleyville Heritage HS (TX) Oklahoma commit. Outstanding defensive SS who can hit. 6.4 speed in 60 yd. Touched 97 on mound. Son of former major leaguer. Five tool potential.
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  • 1. Adley Rutschman C Oregon State Plus defender with great arm. Excellent receiver plus a switch hitter with some pop in the bat.
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