Buster Posey, SF Giants seemed quite eager to get rid of Patrick Bailey

"Pavlovic said there'd been growing frustration internally, citing questionable pitch calls during the Philadelphia doubleheader disaster and Bailey's lack of offensive production. Pavlovic even reported that the Giants considered optioning Bailey down to Triple-A early in the 2025 season as the catcher struggled at the plate, writing Posey "had some lieutenants quietly scout other young options around the league who might be available last summer.""

"But the NBC Sports Bay Area reporter also shared that there was a kind of clash of personalities. Bailey is "very laid back, generally in a good mood," which was quite the juxtaposition compared to his spiritual predecessor and boss Buster Posey, the president of baseball operations for the Giants."

""Buster between the lines was intense and, you know, there was just a different intensity to Buster, and I think he just wanted something a little bit different from his catcher," Pavlovic said."

"Save for the difference in on-field vibes, Posey's feelings toward Bailey became a widespread point for those covering the team. The Athletic's Andrew Baggarly started his Saturday game story with specifics about Posey's frustrations. The Giants exec didn't like the "optics" of Bailey's dedication to framing - his ability to pull a pitch from the edge of the strike zo"

Patrick Bailey was traded by the San Francisco Giants to the Cleveland Guardians, with Bailey initially noting he was surprised but could see signs of the change. Early reporting tied the move to growing internal frustration, including questionable pitch calls during a Philadelphia doubleheader and Bailey’s lack of offensive production. Reports also indicated the Giants considered optioning Bailey to Triple-A early in 2025 and quietly scouting other young catching options. Coverage further described a personality mismatch, contrasting Bailey’s laid-back demeanor with Buster Posey’s more intense approach and desire for a different style from his catcher. Posey’s frustrations also included concerns about the optics of Bailey’s framing and related performance details.

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