Buster Posey - ROY???????

[legaleagle92481]

Re: Buster Posey - ROY???????

ROY is not about team success so who has better shot at playoffs is irrelevant. The Marlins have done nothing in the past five years and had two ROYs in that time. The As had last years ROY and they stunk. If you go by stats like most do: Buster is a catcher, hits .323 16, 64 with 120 hits in 99 games. Heyward has played 133 games and is an outfielder hitting .285 with 18 hrs, 71 rbis and 138 hits. So in 34 less games Buster has two less homers, 7 less RBIs and 18 less hits while he outhits him by close to 40 points. I can't see the case for Heyward over that.

[lakeerie92]

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You don't have to convince me I am a Braves fan and I know they suck. I am not a voter for ROY I am just stating my opinions. Heyward since August 20th has raised his batting average 30 points. I think that is pretty significant. I would rather see Posey get it so I can get some Heyward items when the hype dies down.

[schubert1970]

Re: Buster Posey - ROY???????

Jason Heyward is an excellent defensive outfielder. Buster Posey is great and he probably deserves the ROY, but in the end I think the hype surrounding Heyward and the extra time in the bigs will make a big difference. Especially when looking at the fact he made the All Star team. As for the Giants playoff push they do have two chances to get in, you are right, but it really just comes down to who wins the most out of the last 10 games. The Braves only have 3 games against teams with a winning record where as the Giants have 6.

And the Braves are getting it handed to them by the mighty Nats. Big slump and Heward has done zippo.

[lakeerie92]

Re: Buster Posey - ROY???????

Jason Heyward is an excellent defensive outfielder. Buster Posey is great and he probably deserves the ROY, but in the end I think the hype surrounding Heyward and the extra time in the bigs will make a big difference. Especially when looking at the fact he made the All Star team. As for the Giants playoff push they do have two chances to get in, you are right, but it really just comes down to who wins the most out of the last 10 games. The Braves only have 3 games against teams with a winning record where as the Giants have 6.

[sox83cubs84]

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As Joe Morgan says on every Sunday night baseball. Jason Heyward has a slight edge in the fact that he was up winning games and hitting walk offs while Posey was still in the minors. The playoffs will make a difference, but right now the Giants aren't really in any better shape than the Braves.

Joe Morgan also says that Ryne Sandberg doesn't deserve to be in the Hall of Fame, and has voted against Ron Santo being there...his arrogance far exceeds his expertise.

Dave Miedema

[Bondsgloves]

Re: Buster Posey - ROY???????

As Joe Morgan says on every Sunday night baseball. Jason Heyward has a slight edge in the fact that he was up winning games and hitting walk offs while Posey was still in the minors. The playoffs will make a difference, but right now the Giants aren't really in any better shape than the Braves.

Are you kidding the Giants are in a much better position than the Braves. They are leading the division and tied for wild card. They have two shots to get in and the Braves have one. Plus the Braves have been falling. Posey plays a much more demanding position and is calling pitches. I wouldn't say Heyward is a stellar outfielder. Even with the east coast bias, Posey is your ROY!

[lakeerie92]

Re: Buster Posey - ROY???????

As Joe Morgan says on every Sunday night baseball. Jason Heyward has a slight edge in the fact that he was up winning games and hitting walk offs while Posey was still in the minors. The playoffs will make a difference, but right now the Giants aren't really in any better shape than the Braves.

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Buster Posey - ROY???????

Agreed...he does seem to be pulling away in this race (Sorry, Starlin ).

Dave Miedema

[Bondsgloves]

Re: Buster Posey - ROY???????

I agree, I think its a lock. Not only is he hitting great, he's catching one of the best pitching staffs in baseball. The giants surged in the second half with him as a full time catcher.

[schubert1970]

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Forgot to add a link to this story

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/23/AR2010092306417.html?hpid=sec-sports

[schubert1970]

I notice Posey is getting a lot of national pub. If the Giants can win the division I think he'll be a lock for the award, especially if the Braves don't make the playoffs.