I don’t have any clue as to who will be available or who we may target in the draft. But drafting based on MLB needs is a mistake. Drafted players take 3+ years to arrive. A LOT happens in those 3 years.
Im not suggesting to reach for a catcher, simply to take one if the value aligns with pick 13. But take a look at the position in the system. It’s completely barren. They need to address organizational depth there early in this draft.
You know my feelings on the position. It is probably THE most important position on the field (I “downgrade” pitcher because that is half your roster). I believe, in general, a team should spend a 1st rounder (or equivalent international FA) on a catcher every 3 or 4 years. And I agree that we have a bunch of journeymen and Sugastey. And I don’t know that Sugastey is a top-level prospect.
I'd rather see Wade out of the lineup than Bailey. Wade may be hitting slightly better but Bailey's defense is much more needed than Wade's. It would be nice to see a little bit more Villar at 1st base.
Sugastey has stalled out. He has shown less with the bat in the minors then Bailey did. I don't think Sugastey's defense is even at Bailey's level. Maybe he becomes a journeyman 3rd string catcher but I don't see much more than that at this point.
Looking at their last 4 drafts and every catcher they’ve taken. You have journeymen in AAA, Sugastey who can’t hit his weight in AA, Perez who is a turnstile in A+, Cavanaugh (temp in Sac) in SJ who is the only one looking decent
When your org constantly punts 2nd and 3rd rounders for high priced FAs, deficiencies will begin showing up in the minors.
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I cannot remember, was he really needed in 2020? I know that Posey sat out that year but was there no other options? Where was Eli Whiteside? I blame him for Bart being added in 2020.Joey Bart Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com
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It is getting to the point of “cutting”, but we need to remember…
And to be clear, I do NOT blame FZ for letting him go. He was rushed to the 40 thanks to the pandemic and the Giants hand was forced last year.
Bart refused to perform for us. Whatever the reason, he just wasn’t fitting in. It was the right decision to let him go.
Are you suggesting that Posey has not had numerous conversations with Bailey to this point?
If he did it is not working. Something has to shake him up, his value is dropping.
