BUSTER POSEY NEWS

Only FOUR days until pitchers and catchers report! Can you name this slugger who played his entire career with the New York Giants from 1926 until 1947?He had 2,876 hits, 511 home runs, drove in 1860 runs, and hit .304 in his 22 year career.The left-handed hitter had one of the strangest batting stances in baseball, lifting his right leg high in the air while the pitch was on the way to the plate. (His stance is a bit like Hunter's, with a lot of movement! When I go to the batting cages, I do the same thing - not...

Javier Lopez announced today that he is retiring. “More than anything, it’s just time,” Lopez said. “It’s a young man’s game. Although I think I can compete, it’s getting harder and harder to get ready for spring." In addition to helping the Giants win three championships, he also had an immense impact in the clubhouse. We're hoping, of course, that his next adventure is Giants related! He would make a fantastic broadcaster or coach, would he not? Best of luck, Javi! We will miss you!

It appears as though the Giants have re-signed Gordon Beckham to a one year minor league deal. He wasn't terribly impressive last season, so we shall see! He does, however, go way back with Buster. They played for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox in the Cape Cod Summer League back in college. Somewhere I have a photo... Giants To Re-Sign Gordon BeckhamThe Giants have agreed to a minor-league deal to bring back infielder Gordon Beckham, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo …www.mlbtraderumors.com

Only FIVE days until pitchers and catchers report! (Yes, I know The Duffman is no longer a G-Man, but he is in our hearts, and we don't have an active number 5 player. Plus, this is my one of my favorite plays of Panik. I believe he'd just hit a walk off homer to beat LA, and he's never looked so happy! From every angle, his smile just lights up his face. I love it!)