Comments on: Beckham or Alvarez? http://beliketike.com/2008/05/21/beckham-or-alvarez/ Because Gary Roberts Wears a "What Would Tike Redman Do" Wristband Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:01:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jesse Ferko http://beliketike.com/2008/05/21/beckham-or-alvarez/comment-page-1/#comment-644 Jesse Ferko Tue, 27 May 2008 03:29:15 +0000 http://beliketike.com/2008/05/21/beckham-or-alvarez/#comment-644 <p>If I were the Pirates and Posey was still on the board if the Rays didn't take him, then it would be most beneficial for them to draft Posey. With a lack of depth behind the plate, and legitimate players at 3B (Bautista & Walker) and SS (Wilson, Bixler, Friday), I believe that the Pirates are best off by taking a catcher. Not to mention the fact that they can always transition Posey to another position, which is not a major problem. With Alvarez's injury and Bekman's inexperience; high school players can be hit-or-miss or considered high risk-high reward, compared to a college player, the Pirates should greatly consider taking Posey with their second pick.</p> If I were the Pirates and Posey was still on the board if the Rays didn’t take him, then it would be most beneficial for them to draft Posey. With a lack of depth behind the plate, and legitimate players at 3B (Bautista & Walker) and SS (Wilson, Bixler, Friday), I believe that the Pirates are best off by taking a catcher. Not to mention the fact that they can always transition Posey to another position, which is not a major problem. With Alvarez’s injury and Bekman’s inexperience; high school players can be hit-or-miss or considered high risk-high reward, compared to a college player, the Pirates should greatly consider taking Posey with their second pick.

]]> By: johnny http://beliketike.com/2008/05/21/beckham-or-alvarez/comment-page-1/#comment-636 johnny Fri, 23 May 2008 19:57:23 +0000 http://beliketike.com/2008/05/21/beckham-or-alvarez/#comment-636 Assuming that Posey does not go #1 overall, the Pirates should do everything in their power to draft him. I have seen the kid play more than 20 times this year and I can tell you that he is fantastic and will probably be player of the year. Buster is talented enough that he could be moved anywhere on the diamond, but specifically at a corner infield or outfield position and develop into a legit prospect. Of course, knowing the Pirates, they will be enthralled by the 10 innings he has pitched this year, try to turn him into a late-inning setup man, and promptly blow out his elbow. Assuming that Posey does not go #1 overall, the Pirates should do everything in their power to draft him. I have seen the kid play more than 20 times this year and I can tell you that he is fantastic and will probably be player of the year.

Buster is talented enough that he could be moved anywhere on the diamond, but specifically at a corner infield or outfield position and develop into a legit prospect.

Of course, knowing the Pirates, they will be enthralled by the 10 innings he has pitched this year, try to turn him into a late-inning setup man, and promptly blow out his elbow.

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