Eli Whiteside

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Giants will get Posey work in the infield

from The San Jose Mercury News 3 days, 21 hours ago

…behind the plate. But Bochy said he and Sabean will be open minded to carrying the offensively gifted rookie over backup Eli Whiteside if their spring evaluations lead them to believe that plan would benefit the club. The organization still views Posey as…

Inbox: Is Molina's return a good call?

from MLB.com 2 weeks ago

…free-swinging ways. Oh, sadness. I like Molina, but he is one of the pieces the Giants needed to get rid of. What's wrong with Eli Whiteside? Pitchers like him. He calls a good game. He called a no-hitter. He even hit a grand slam. Until this morning when…

3-Dot Lounge: Posey, Bengie and the Aussie Open

from San Francisco Chronicle 2 weeks, 3 days ago

…on a regular basis. Bochy doesn't see the kid prepared to handle the pitching staff, and as long as Molina is healthy (with Eli Whiteside the trusty sidekick), Bochy would want Posey to stay in Triple-A. — As catchers go, Posey is slightly built. It seems…

Molina Signs 1-Year Deal To Stay With SF Giants

from Baseball Think Factory 2 weeks, 6 days ago

…still hit a little, can still catch a little, and is worth a few ducats as a result. A one-year deal at or below market rate as Eli Whiteside insurance if Posey doesn't break out as expected seems just fine to me. Ah i forgot the “Sabean factor” in my analysis. Molina…

Whiteside to back up Molina now

from CBS Sports 3 weeks ago

…Posey hit .325 with 18 homers and 80 RBI in the minors last season and played seven games with San Francisco in September. Eli Whiteside will likely remain the backup catcher, while Posey will begin the year in the minor leagues. (Updated 01/19/2010). …