Daily ArchiveWednesday, February 17th, 2010
Posted on February 17, 2010 by Andrew Flynn
Bumgarner to Battle Wellemeyer for 5th Starter Role (Really)
According to manager Bruce Bochy, Todd Wellemeyer and rookie Madison Bumgarner will battle it out to be the team’s fifth starter during spring training. Not a huge surprise. We don’t doubt that the Giants will give the 20-year-old Bumgarner an opportunity in good faith during spring training, but chances are they start him in Triple-A for at least a couple months in order to delay his service time. There’s conflicting opinions on this, so depending on how Wellemeyer fares, talent could outweigh restraint. (Rotoworld)
Posted on February 17, 2010 by Andrew Flynn
It’s Official – Posey’s a Catcher
Manager Bruce Bochy clarified recent reports that top prospect Buster Posey would get some looks as an infielder, telling Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News that “he’s a catcher.” Bochy simply wants him to take a few grounders at first base in an effort to keep his legs fresh, effectively downplaying recent whispers that he could even get a look at shortstop. Posey, who turns 23 in March, looks bound for Triple-A Fresno for the early part of the 2010 season with Bengie Molina re-signed as the team’s starting backstop. (Rotoworld)