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Old 06-05-2008, 11:43 AM   #29
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Re: Buster Posey to drop?

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Originally Posted by RedsManRick View Post
Posey does have the benefit of hitting in the (old school) Coors field of college baseball. Combine that with a metal bat and I don't trust his power numbers... certainly not for $12M.

I don't think the Reds even consider him if he's still demanding 8 figures.
FSU's field is gravy for a left-handed hitter but Posey is right-handed and he raked everywhere. I don't think he has plus-plus power but he's not a mirage, either.

Still doesn't make him worth $12 million, though.
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