Buster Posey expects changes in San Francisco

San Francisco Giants All-Star catcher Buster Posey knows the Giants need to make adjustments.

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result,” Buster Posey acknowledged. “There has to be some adjustments made to figure out how to win more games.”

Posey and the Giants are in a rare spot of playing for nothing as the season heads into the playoff chase. Posey has finished under .500 only once in his MVP, five-time All-Star, World Series champion career. The Giants will finish well under .500 again this year. Posey sees both good and bad.

“We have guys that have won a lot before and have won a lot together. At the same time we have had some frustrating games this year where he can’t seem to come out on top,” Posey said. “It does feel like we are close. When you keep having some of the outcomes we’ve had, it can get frustrating.”

Posey is continuing to do stay positive and do positive things off the field.  He and his wife Kristen started The Buster and Kristen Posey Fund last year to fight pediatric cancer and support families affected by the disease. They have raised nearly $800K and are now a part of a month-long effort along with Esurance to raise money for Childhood Cancer Awareness Day September 2.

“Kristen met a mother whose child was almost the same age as ours who was going through chemotherapy for neuroblastoma,” Posey reflected. “Kristen came to me and said, I think this is it. Lets put our time and energy behind this and try to help some kids and siblings of the kids. The parents who are going through a really hard time.”

As for Posey’s approach to the rest of the season, he and the Giants are keeping it simple. They are playing for pride and just took two of three from the first place Chicago Cubs.

“Its about being a professional. This is our job and no matter if the season is going the way you want it to or not. Its your job to be prepared when you get to the ballpark.” Posey said.

As for the ever present question about moving out from behind the plate, it simply ain’t happening.

“I enjoy catching. I feel like I have value behind the plate, hopefully we can win another championship with me behind the plate,” Posey stated. “Somebody like Yadier Molina is inspiring to me. He is 35 years old and still going out and catching a lot .”

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