SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Buster Posey pronounced himself and his “old man neck” fit for the World Baseball Classic.
The Giants’ cleanup-hitting catcher is back in the lineup and will be behind the plate for Friday’s exhibition against the A’s at Mesa, after missing the previous two days with a stiff neck. He’s had just four plate appearances all spring, leading to concerns about his readiness as he prepares to leave Monday to join Team USA in Florida.
But Posey said he should be ready – and his “old man neck” was feeling better.
“Just a bad night’s sleep,” said Posey, joking that he’s still 29 years old until March 27.