tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053198457044192659.post9017694749342919312..comments2023-10-18T03:35:50.630-07:00Comments on GiantWatch: Buster has been a Bust at cleanupGiantWatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05161469775848399776noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053198457044192659.post-77668082504964531722011-05-15T23:24:08.918-07:002011-05-15T23:24:08.918-07:00Yeah, Dan, I don't mean to come down too hard ...Yeah, Dan, I don't mean to come down too hard on Buster. He is a favorite of mine. I just think the task is too big for him now, and I'd rather see him thrive under less pressure. Problem is they don't have much else to fill it. Burrell would be the only natural cleanup hitter, but it looks like he's being pushed into a less-regular role (he didn't help his case with his own struggles). Of the others, Huff should be there, and he's shown signs of life in his recent at bats.<br /><br />Paul and Lil Gluckstern: it's easy to manage from the sidelines! I respect Bochy, and wouldn't presume to have the same handle on the players as he does. For all I know, Bochy is checking in with Buster, asking if he's ok, encouraging him. But if would be interesting to hear from Buster (if one of the beat writers would actually approach him and ask!) on whether he feels the heat.GiantWatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161469775848399776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053198457044192659.post-32313247678457280942011-05-15T09:17:55.522-07:002011-05-15T09:17:55.522-07:00Alright, maybe the pressure is too much for young ...Alright, maybe the pressure is too much for young B.P. However,I don't want to see less at-bats from him.<br /><br /> Posey is a natural opposite field hitter. Perhaps he'd do well as a #2 hitter until he's mature enough for the #3 or #4 slots. I'd rather see more at-bats out of Buster than Sanchez so move Sanchez down to 6th or 8th.Daniel Artemas Harmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13875159056736676420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053198457044192659.post-36250061918343239622011-05-14T11:34:53.261-07:002011-05-14T11:34:53.261-07:00I agree with you. there is tremendous pressure on ...I agree with you. there is tremendous pressure on the #4 hitter, and Posey is definitely out of whack. Now, how come we're not managing?lil Glucksternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288522126331817172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053198457044192659.post-62394015112822374062011-05-14T01:03:32.754-07:002011-05-14T01:03:32.754-07:00I say "Amen!" to your observations. I...I say "Amen!" to your observations. I'm leary when managers go with the hot hand, not realizing it takes awhile for a person to grow as a leader. Leadership doesn't happen overnight. <br /><br />Undue pressure takes a toll on anyone, especially a person like Posey who's only been in the major leagues since last year. I wish you could forward your perspective to Bochy. A myopic managerial perspective can sabotage long-term, steady, confidence-inspiring development of a gifted athlete like Buster. <br /><br />Look at Joe Montana, they didn't throw him to the wolves, when he first started out. He was gradually broken in to the quarterback position, gifted as he was. <br /><br /> Seriously, is there any way Bochy can be reached and cautioned? I'm not certain he reads blog posts. I wish he did. Anyway, keep up your insights. I appreciate your perspective.Pablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17963540433054608632noreply@blogger.com