The San Francisco Giants got to see their worst nightmare unfold right in front of their very own eyes on Wednesday night, as reigning NL Rookie of the Year Buster Posey was seriously injured in a collision at home plate in extra innings against the Florida Marlins.
On Thursday, it was announced that Posey had suffered a broken fibula and severely sprained left ankle ligaments. He will need surgery, and he will need two months to recover. Realistically, he's probably out for the year. Worst case scenario, he won't be the same for the rest of his career.
If ever there was an argument for clubs to take good young hitters out from behind the plate, there you go. You won't get Giants GM Brian Sabean to admit it, but he's probably wondering what might have been if he had decided to move Posey to first base or the outfield after drafting him fifth overall in 2008.
Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo has no such concerns about his top prospect. He made that call as soon as he drafted him.
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