The Snakes are so impressed by what they’ve seen of first-base prospect Brandon Allen, who was acquired from the White Sox in a trade for reliever Tony Pena earlier this month, that they are penciling him into their 2010 lineup. … Speaking of 2010, the Giants’ promotion of catcher Buster Posey from High-A San Jose to Triple-A Fresno is seen as a sign that he is their likely starter behind the plate on Opening Day next season.

"On The Beat" John Perrotto
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