Here is the minor league report for the 2010 Fresno Grizzlies, the Triple-A affiliate for the San Francisco Giants.
The key name to note on the roster is catcher Buster Posey, who was sent down to Triple-A so he could concentrate on catching rather than spend time in the major leagues possibly playing multiple positions. He has career minor league numbers of 459 at bats with 19 home runs and a .327 batting average, to go along with a great eye at the plate. He has drawn 70 walks against only 72 strikeouts in those at bats.
The other name to watch is starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner who entered spring as the favorite for the 5th starter job, but a lack of velocity had him sent down to Triple-A at the end of spring training. He struggled in spring with his control, allowing eight hits and seven walks in seven innings with zero strikeouts.
How they rank:
Baseball America: Posey (1), Bumgarner (2)
Keith Law: Posey (1), Bumgarner (2)
John Sickels: Posey (1), Bumgarner (2)
Here is a look at 2010 Fresno Grizzlies roster by position:
Catchers:
Buster Posey
Steve Holm
Infielders:
1B Brett Pill
2B Brock Bond
SS Juan Ciriaco
3B Ryan Rohlinger
Brad Boyer
Matt Downs
Outfielders:
Joe Borchard
Ben Copeland
Jesus Guzman
Eddy Martinez-Esteve
Mike McBryde
Starting Pitchers:
Madison Bumgarner
Eric Hacker
Joe Martinez
Kevin Pucetas
Horacio Ramirez
Relief Pitchers:
Denny Bautista
Steve Edlefsen
Geno Espinelli
Alex Hinshaw
Osiri Matos
Joe Paterson
Felix Romero
Henry Sosa


