spoke to buster posey today. >> it seems like yesterday that buster posey was a rookie that came up on the 2010 giants team. they won two more and believe it or not posey is entering his 8th major league season. >> some of the guys are joking on me because i have grays coming in on the side. but it's part of it i guess. >> as posey's years in baseball adds up he has to balance the number of the innings he plays in a demanding position. >> i've tried to approach it, is to be as productive as possible. not get to the point you're worn down so much you lose productivity. it's overwhelming. >> you prefer being a catcher. >> i enjoy being a catcher. >> posey has an desirable element this year. he's a member of the u.s. team in the world baseball classic. >> there's a extra sense of urgency to be ready, i'll be catching a full game earlier. we'll have that national pride. it will be fun to see the other teams. they'll have energy and passion and it will be fun. >> who's ready to have a baby. buster posey. >> when you reach the status posey reached. four time all-star. batting champion. natio

we're not as important as we think we are. >> buster posey the veteran. all-star game, let's be realistic. not a lot of story lines about the game on sunday, we've been in search of a player and it's going to 4 warriors and russell westbrook, will they hit the floor at the same time. they have been feuding. steve kerr will coach the western conference. >> there's certain combinations would be fun. the fifth spot. >> i have no idea what you're talking about. >> we share the ball, whoever the fifth guy is, we share the ball, we won't gang up and just pass each other. you open you take the shot. >> we are big boys and celebrate the game of basketball, we'll have fun. >> they are all grownups, but russell westbrook is taking this seriously. he's upset because kevin durant left and only texted his buddy and said he was leaving. they could be on the floor at the same time. russell westbrook a master of deflecting the questions. >> what will it be like to be in the locker room with durant? >> you know what, fashion week would be great. man. a lot of great lookin

what's going on with buster posey in the desert?,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, dunk contest... ...overshadowed, by kevin durant & >>> nba up top. an altar weekend in the big easy. -- an all-star weekend in the big easy. kevin durant and russell westbrook. durant went out of the way to avoid westbrook today before practice. barely glanced at each other because durant didn't privately consult with westbrook before leaving oklahoma city for golden state. that's why westbrook is all hurt. fans want to witness drama and see it ironed out. younger demographic, what's the big deal? so what. so far, watch how westbrook avoided media questions. >> what's it going to be like to be in the box with durant? [ inaudible ] >> man, you know what? fashion week has been great. you seen fashion week? it's great to have my family here, man, honestly. i'm excited to have them here. my brother, my mom and dad. it's a great experience for them. >> awkward at all being on the same team with all the warriors? you had a great series last year. >> what's your satisfaction b

that is good news for buster posey.ne less day of trying to hit some of the team's harder throwers. buster posey noticed some guys, more guys throughout the league, lighting up the radar gun and throwing over 100 miles per hour. >> got middle relief guys throwing in 100 miles per hour. wait, 100 miles per hour is supposed to be one or two guys across the league and they are supposed to be closing the game out. so, yeah, seems like guys, i mean, i am bout ready to to move the mound back. >> reporter: kyle busch at daytona. 189 miles per hour. nobody messing with chase elliott in classifying for the daytona 500. topped dale diel earn the -- dale earnhardt jr. to earn the poll position. north carolina state will fire the head coach at the end of the season. despite having three years remaining on his contract, he spoke out in defense of him. >> reporter: firing -- >> firing coaches in mid- season. [ bleep ], firing coaches in mid-season. you can fire me at midseason but you will have to pay me $3 million. you will let me s

buster posey is 29 years old, he's been in the league for eight years.anymore. >> some of the guys are choking on this because i've got some grades coming in on the side. i need to figure out where i am right now. but that's a part of it, i guess. >> for me this game will come and pass us all up for anyone else that needs to come through to keep adding this as well and we appreciate whatever they have been able to accomplish. we're not as important as you think we are. >> okay, so the baby face though. he is a great player, eight years with the giants behind the plates. you know, he will play a little 1st base today, but buster posey, hard to believe you remember 2010. >> yes. they would get three rings for the age of 29. >> that's not bad. >> all right, thank you. >> thank you, good night. i we worked with pg&eof to save energy because wenie. wanted to help the school. they would put these signs on the door to let the teacher know you didn't cut off the light. the teachers, they would call us the energy patrol. so they would be like, here they come, tur

sports report, i'll sneak down in between the warriors games, biggest thing, can you imagine if buster posey it's the last thing you want so i'm kind of surprised that he is playing in it. but that is what you have to watch for. >> all right, abc 7 continues on line, and on twitter with i was out here smoking instead of being there for my son's winning shot. that was it for me.

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that is good news for buster posey. one less day he has to hit the harder throwers. he noticed more guys lining up the radar gun and throwing over 100 miles per hour. >> middle relief guys coming in throwing 100 miles per hour. wait, 100 miles per hour is supposed to be two good guys across the whole league and they are supposed to close the game out. yeah, seems like guys -- i am ready to move the mound back, i think. >> earlier this week north carolina state announced it will fire head coach at the end of the season. despite having three years remaining on his contract. kentucky spoke out in defense. >> firing coaches in mid- season. [ bleep ]. firing coaches in mid-season. do you know what i am putting in my contract, you can fire me but you will have to pay me $3 million. you will let me stay now. fire me mid-season but you are paying me. why would i have to think of that. every coach in the country, put it in your contract. >> last two 49er coaches, fired with time left on their contract. it is -- it is -- you want results now or you are fired. he makes a good p

. >>> including, buster posey. the veteran, turns 30 at the end of march.r-time all-star, looking to improve. >>> a lot of it has to do with being aware of your peers and looking around the league and paying attention to the guys that do things well and figuring out how they do it and deciding if it's something that you can implement in your own game. >> and we are happy to announce the abc 7 news team has a new member. emerson pratt born friday afternoon, she is the daughter of our producer, casey pratt, congrats to casey, his wife danieal. and new baby emerson. abc 7 sports brought to you by river rock casino, warriors and okc, 5:00 here tomorrow. back to you. >> thank, congratulations to casey, right? >> great for them, what a wonderful family. >> we continue now online, twitter, and facebook, and all of your mobile >>> all right, that is our report this friday, we appreciate your time. >> thank you so much for joining us, right now, germajimmy kimme. >> enjoy the warriors on abc 7. >> dicky: from hollywood, it's "jimmy kimmel live"! tonight -- jamie dor

sports report, i'll sneak down in between the warriors games, biggest thing, can you imagine if buster posey gets hurt it's the last thing you want so i'm kind of surprised that he is playing in it. but that is what you have to watch for. >> all right, abc 7 continues on line, and on twitter it's okay to cry, right? no more! we don't want anymore! [crying] ahhhhhhhhhh! everyday price and no extra monthly fees, unlike cable. speeds up to 45 megs, for $30 a month. you feel every mountain we've ever conquered. in our sports cars, you feel every podium we've ever climbed. and now, they've come together to create something you've never felt before. introducing the glc coupe. part suv. part sports car. all mercedes-benz. did you know 90% of couples disagree on mattress firmness? enter sleep number... she likes the bed soft. he's more hardcore. you can both adjust the bed for the best sleep of your life. right now, save 50% on the ultimate limited edition bed. go to sleepnumber.com for a store near you. >>> all right, that is our report, we appreciate your time. >>> thank you for joining us. >> we'

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giants fan or for that matter bruce bochy there is something reassuring about the site and sound of buster poseythe batting cage. >> something to look forward to and getting a chance to see everybody and hear the sound of the bat and watch the guys work out. a good day. >> pitchers and catchers. every year it is a separate thing and you give everything you have and start all over. >> you show up here and we don't have fans here and the adrenalin is going and we are ready. >> when the super bowl game ends, that's like the big trigger. okay we are a manager and you are always thinking about things. >> the pitching staff consumes bochy's thoughts in the season and it starts with the old big four is gone. that means this year is the time for a group of younger players to stake out their positions. >> we are here now and this is our opportunity to take advantage of it. we are excited about each opportunity we get and just go and have fun. >> we are young and talented. i think the league is going to have to look out. we had a hiccup and i thk we will be fine. >> to be honest with you, whatever keeps m

buster posey will play for the united states.ational pride is on the line. >> it will be fun to see the other teams. i am sure that they will have a lot of energy and passion some there will be some fun games. >> he said he wanted to remain a catcher and not move to first base. >> he is a southern boy, that's part of his dna. >>> we continue to watch the water levels at the anderson reservoir. coming up, what we can expect as more rain is in the forecast this weekend >> we have more coming up on ktvu news after the break . >>> this is ktvu fox news mornings on 2 weekends. >>> i hope that you are getting a break from the wet stuff. we had so much of it. this is san rafael. >> that does not look too promising. >> they are going to get a break later. the sun has been lacking lately. i would like to ask the sun to stay awhile. >>> good morning. good to have you onboard on this saturday. we have the forecast in a moment but first the headlines. >>> we are keeping a watchful eye on the anderson reservoir this morning. we have been watc

. >> reporter: hunter pence is the spark plug and every starter got in the game today except buster posey. but hunter dealt with a lot of injuries last year. he came to camp with a rib cage issue. had to talk his way into the game with bruce bochy. but he told us he's so happy cactus league has begun. >> it's exciting to have a real game going. the atmosphere was fun. we're excited to have baseball back. >> my first rbi of the spring. >> once again, pretty good looking team here. left field the only open position. so you have to feel good going into the season. >> absolutely. a tremendous group here, a lot of good arms, a lot of good defense with some good gloves. so yeah, we've got to have a good, healthy spring, get working on the fundamentals. you're not taking any of those little things for granted. >> reporter: a healthy spring, the key thing for the giants. and of course, the world champion cubs come to town tomorrow, so you know the giants will be jacked up. mike shumann, abc 7 sports. >>> we really should be talking about the warriors' 50-point quarter last night, or draymond gree

his new battery made buster posey, knows the effect they can have on the game. >> the other team knowsey go into the last inning, they're kind of up against it. >> other than what he could do on the mound that -- it just gives us a little bit of an edge. >> i'm excited to learn from him, and just get better together i feel like we're going to be able to help each other out a lot. >> colin resch nbc bay area. >>> coming up tonight at 11:00, he wanted an education, but was met with racial taunts and threats. how a student's fight against harassment, triggered a federal investigation. that's coming up tonight at 11:00. >> that's going to do it for us at 6:00. have a great evening. >> complete coverage on that construction issue in san francisco. >>> "si's" 2017 cover girl kate upton. our interview today. >> take it away, kate. >> now on "extra." ♪ extra, extra >>> curvy supermodel kate upton landing the cover of "sports illustrated" for the third time. >> this hand was very important. >> a.j. goes inside the bombshell new issue with a naked ashley graham and an age-defying christie brinkl

melancon looking forward to working with buster posey. >> i'm excited to learn from him and just getter together. i feel like we're going to be able to help each other out a lot. and i already know his work ethic, and the thought that he puts into each game those things really excite me, because i'm on the same page with that. >> a's pitchers and catchers were on the field today for the first time in mesa. they got some contributions late in the season from maxwell. a third baseman ryan healey, has a chance to be a star for this team. he hit 3.05. seen as the potential to be in playoff contention. >> we want to get back to that winning mind-set the biggest thing for us is to stay healthy. a lot of times it's who's the hottest and who's the healthiest down the stretch. with our talent and depth we have, you never know. we're definitely going to surprise some people, i think that is something that we take pride in. >> we'll see. the warriors burst means they have not lost back to back games in the regular season for 142 consecutive games. it's a long run. >> coming up tonight at 11:00.

. >> reporter: hunter pence is the spark plug and every starter got in the game today except buster posey. but hunter dealt with a lot of injuries last year. he came to camp with a rib cage issue. had to talk his way into the game with bruce bochy. but he told us he's so happy cactus league has begun. >> it's exciting to have a real game going. the atmosphere was fun. we're excited to have baseball back. >> my first rbi of the spring. >> once again, pretty good looking team here. left field the only open position. so you have to feel good going into the season. >> absolutely. a tremendous group here, a lot of good arms, a lot of good defense with some good gloves. so yeah, we've got to have a good, healthy spring, get working on the fundamentals. you're not taking any of those little things for granted. >> reporter: a healthy spring, the key thing for the giants. and of course, the world champion cubs come to town tomorrow, so you know the giants will be jacked up. mike shumann, abc 7 sports. >>> we really should be talking about the warriors' 50-point quarter last night, or draymond gree

johnny cueto, buster posey and brandon crawford. he's part of their staff again.d and posey will be part of a deep united states roster that -- and crawford is not sure what to expect but recalls ryan vogelsong raving about his experience in this event back in 2013. >> i remember him that he loved it and thought it was a great experience. he only pitched once, so it's a little bit different than being a position player. but i feel like i'll be ready for it and it will be fun. >> you can get injured in spring training. so that's not what we're worried about. we want to make sure because the wbc cranks up earlier than the major league season that these guys are ready. >> trust me, bruce bochy is worried. 49er head coach kyle shanahan rounding out his coaching staff. tom rathbun will not be back, after 22 years as a player and a coach with the team. he hired bobby turner from atlanta, so they agreed it was time for a new look and tom is now looking for work. 38-year-old robert siller with the new defensive coordinator. the gm has said he wants an aggressive, attackin

johnny cueto, buster posey and brandon crawford. he's part of their staff again.d posey will be part of a deep united states roster that -- and crawford is not sure what to expect but recalls ryan vogelsong raving about his experience in this event back in 2013. >> i remember him that he loved it and thought it was a great experience. he only pitched once, so it's a little bit different than being a position player. but i feel like i'll be ready for it and it will be fun. >> you can get injured in spring training. so that's not what we're worried about. we want to make sure because the wbc cranks up earlier than the major league season that these guys are ready. >> trust me, bruce bochy is worried. 49er head coach kyle shanahan rounding out his coaching staff. tom rathbun will not be back, after 22 years as a player and a coach with the team. he hired bobby turner from atlanta, so they agreed it was time for a new look and tom is now looking for work. 38-year-old robert siller with the new defensive coordinator. the gm has said he wants an aggressive, attacking st

buster posey hopes it will be matt kane. final year of a $100 million contract. wo years have been frustrating, surgeries, seasons cut short. buster look many fans, hope cain is able to bounce back. no matter who it is, buster is ready to work with all pitchers on the staff. >> they're all different. too. it is nice. give your opponent some different looks. all the guys are thinkers on the mound. making adjustments during the game. making adjustments, start to start. a lot of fun. he is within of my good buddies. we stay in touch throughout the winter. but he's -- i expect him to have a good year. i think, i think we all just hope he goes out. enjoys it. and -- doesn't put too much pressure on himself. i think, he does that. everything will be great. >> spring training games get under way next weekend. of course heading down there early in the week. this abc 7 sports report, brought to you by river rock casino. i love kings owner. but to trade a player of cousins stature right after the all-star game, that's just so sacramento kings. work out the deal announce it

buster posey, hit another one buster. he was there. madison was there. just to name a few. johnny will be there in a couple of daysl right now he is home taking care of his ill father. the other teammates seem ready to start playing. >> every year is it's own separate thing. you go out and give everything that you have and then you start all over again. >> all the sore news is gone. we don't have fans yet and it's going. >> when the super bowl game ends its like that's the big trigger. i think -- you are always thinking about things. >> tomorrow the position players report for spring training. the giants first spring training february 24th against the reds. >>> for the a's the pitchers and catcher also hold their first workouts today in mesa arizona. position players report saturdayful the first full squad work out sunday. joe fonzi is in mesa and will join us live on the nine this morning. give you that first look at this year's team. >>> with many people feeling priced out of the high cost of housing in the bay area the creation of newhouseing is a priority for leaders in

buster posey didn't crack the starting lineup until nearly june and joe panic didn't make his debut until day of summer proving bruce bochy doesn't mind having a lot of players who can step in and make a difference. >> the guy on the bench, i think platoon can be a good thing. for some players you don't want to platoon. you want their presents out there or their defense. if you have a good platoon situation, i think that's a good thing. >> huge storm hitting southern cal delaying second-round play in the genesis open at riviera. they gave it a shot. last week's winner at pebble jordan spieth and arnie's grandson sam saunders along with johnny vegas. after trees started going down play was called. trying to get through rounds two and three saturday. a couple of birthdays today michael jordan turns 54 and jim brown 81. two of the greatest maybe ever to play. spencer and i are right in between. it was hard to find two days that spencer and i were between. back to you. >> all right, thank you so much. >>> join us tonight at 9:00 on kofy channel 13. the animal caught hanging out at a peninsula

johnny quato and buster posey. wbc experience and pitched in 2009 and part of the staff again.d and posey meanwhile would be part of a deep united states roster that includes sunny gray and also in the first wbc appearance. crawford is not sure what to expect but recalls former giants' pitcher raving about his experience in the 2013 wbc. > i remember hearing from bogie was a fun experience. he only pitched i think once so it's a little bit different than being a position player and playing 27 i guess. i feel like i'll be ready for it and it will be fine. >> you can get injured in spring training. that's not what we're worried about. because the wbc cranks up earlier than the major league season, we have these guys ready. >> 49er head coach kyle shanahan rounding out. he will not be back after 22 years as a player and a coach with this franchise. bobby turner was hired as the running back coach from atlanta. they agreed it was time for a new look and tom is looking for work. >>> 38-year-old robert according to reports will be the new defensive cord narcotordinator. john lynch wa

buster posey stretching out. today was the team's first full squad workout in arizona.cottsdale is where brandon wants to shine again. number 9 led the team in three categories in 2016. >> for me i know there's more in there. i know i can be a better ballplayer. i can be a better teammate. i can be a better all around player on the field and that's what i'm looking to do. any way legally i can do that, that's what i'm trying to do. i'm trying to find ways to improve all the time. that's really, you know, been my mindset ever since i've been in the big leagues. >>> check this out. this is cubs kris bryant, the national league mvp. you see this guy about to go into disguise. that's hall of fame pitcher greg maddox. he's disguised as a tv crew member on the shoot. he wanted to toss a few from the mound. the dude was on. >> really not too bad, actually. >> thank you. that guy has a good curve ball. what is this? >> do you want to sign the bat? kris, you sign that to greg maddox. >> see! see! i told you. >> oh, my gosh. >> that is great. that is terrific. i got more. i'm bac

fan or for that matter bruce bochy, there is something reassuring about the site and sound of buster poseybatting cage. >> getting a chance to see everybody. so it is a good day. >> pitchers and catchers, you give it everything you can. >> you show up here and we don't have fans here yet and the drill is going still. we are ready. >> when the super bowl game ends, it is like the big trigger. okay. as a manager you are always thinking. >> the pitching staff has to be a major topic to consume bochy's thoughts. it starts in the bullpen where the old big four are gone. that means this year is the time for a group of younger players to stake out their positions. >> we are here now and this is our opportunity and to take advantage of it. we are excited about each opportunity we get and just go and have fun. >> we are young and talented. and i think the league will have to look out. we had a hiccup last year and i think we will be fine. >> to be honest, whatever keeps me on the field and team, i don't care what they do with me. >> i feel when we leave here we will be a good bullpen. >> not just t

buster posey didn't crack the starting lineup until nearly june and joe panic didn't make his debut untilsummer proving bruce bochy doesn't mind having a lot of players who can step in and make a difference. >> the guy on the bench, i think platoon can be a good thing. for some players you don't want to platoon. you want their presents out there or their defense. if you have a good platoon situation, i think that's a good thing. >> huge storm hitting southern cal delaying second-round play in the genesis open at riviera. they gave it a shot. last week's winner at pebble jordan spieth and arnie's grandson sam saunders along with johnny vegas. after trees started going down play was called. trying to get through rounds two and three saturday. a couple of birthdays today michael jordan turns 54 and jim brown 81. two of the greatest maybe ever to play. spencer and i are right in between. it was hard to find two days that spencer and i were between. back to you. >> all right, thank you so much. >>> join us tonight at 9:00 on kofy channel 13. the animal caught hanging out at a peninsula home wi

buster posey shared this picture of owens on social media. he visited the locker room in 2012. he called owens a hero gone way too soon. >>> well, now to a very rare sight on hawaii's big island. check this out. we seen lava from the valolcano but rarely at this rate. the observatory captured this footage. they call ate fire hose of lava. the explosion of water and steam you see is caused when the hot mo molten lava hits. hawaiian geologists say it's 428 degre degrees fahrenheit when it hits the water. is that not wild? >> insane. >>> when a ban isn't a ban. >> just ahead, the white house latest stance that gives new meaning to the immigration order. >> local protestors rally against one of the president's nominees. were the theme. >> and a commercial coincidence? check out a tomorrow's the day we'll play something besides video games. every day is a gift. especially for people with heart failure. but today there's entresto... a breakthrough medicine that can help make more tomorrows possible. tomorrow, i want to see teddy bait his first hook. in the largest heart failure study

you get to see buster posey, madison bumgarner and the rest of the giants do more than just shack ballsstill a game. bumgarner will pitch about two innings. throw all the stats out the window. all about giving up slowly. for when it counts in april. >> when you are young, you don't have a spot. you don't come in trying to win a spot. i don't mean that disrespectfully but it's nice to be able to come in and use spring training for what it's for. and not having to tax yourself in the off-season getting ready to see spring training like it's a regular-season game. >> all right. the 49ers last successful coach as we remember was jim harbaugh. he was taking a few shots at his former team. a good-natured kind of way. on the podcast known as the pk show. >> i think we did set a record for being -- coaching there the longest under the present ownership if i'm not wrong. >> you're correct. >> so i take pride in that. maybe there should be an endurance middle, acreage medal for that. >> have you had any conversation with jenny york since you left? >> no. >> no. unlike other sports, nascar kicks o

looking forward to working with catcher buster posey. >> i'm excited to learn from him and, you know,tter together. i feel like we're going to be able to help each other out a lot and i already know his work ethic and, you know, the thought that he puts in each game and those things really excite me because i'm on the same page. >> a's pitchers and catchers took to the field for the first time today in mesa. if there was one bright spot last year, they got contributions late in the season from some of the younger players. catcher bruce maxwell 14 rbis, a monster. 13 homers and 72 games and hit .305. the catcher believes this team has potential to get back to the play-offs. >> we want to get back to the winning mind set and i think the biggest thing for us is to stay healthy. we got plagued bad. a lot of times it's who is the hottest and healthiest down the stretch and with our talent and depth that we have, you never know. i think that there is -- we're definitely going to surprise some people but i think that is something that we take pride in. >> for the first time ever each nhl tea

of the americans it's sonny gray, brandon crawford and buster posey.-timers. >> definitely it will be different than any spring training i've been a part of, just starting to get myself ready sooner. >> which means trevor brown a backup with the giants had to start his offseason routine sooner. >> i wouldn't normally train till january. when i found out, i gave myself an extra couple weeks to get it going. >> poor guy. well, i'm glad that he -- that he did that. hopefully he'll get some reps in in spring. >> giants first baseman brandon belt a tongue-in-cheek response when asked if he'll miss his buddies in march. >> yeah, it's going to be kind of sad for us guys hanging back out in scottsdale. we'll be missing most of our teammates. it's going to be different not having all the guys there to kind of get ready for the season with you. honestly, we'll be sitting back and rooting for them. >> in 2015, the title round was held here at at&t park. it will be in los angeles this time around. in san francisco, colin resch, nbc bay area. >> one more tidbit. jo

looking forward to working with catcher buster posey. >> i'm excited to learn from him and, you know,get better together. i feel like we're going to be able to help each other out a lot and i already know his work ethic and, you know, the thought that he puts in each game and those things really excite me because i'm on the same page. >> a's pitchers and catchers took to the field for the first time today in mesa. if there was one bright spot last year, they got contributions late in the season from some of the younger players. catcher bruce maxwell 14 rbis, a monster. 13 homers and 72 games and hit .305. the catcher believes this team has potential to get back to the play-offs. >> we want to get back to the winning mind set and i think the biggest thing for us is to stay healthy. we got plagued bad. a lot of times it's who is the hottest and healthiest down the stretch and with our talent and depth that we have, you never know. i think that there is -- we're definitely going to surprise some people but i think that is something that we take pride in. >> for the first time ever each n

. >> it was great to see every giant starter in the lineup today except buster posey.unter pence dealt with nagging injuries and came to camp with a little rib cage issue had to talk his way into the game. hunter told us after the game that he is so happy cactus league games have begun. >> it's exciting to have a real game going. the atmosphere was fun. you know, you could feel the fans were excited to have baseball back. the first foul ball, everyone is ooing and ahing. get on base and happy to get one out there. >> once again, pretty good looking team here, and left field, the only open position. so you guys got to feel good going into the season. >> absolutely. tremendous group here. a lot of good arms, a lot of talent, a lot of good defense. there's some gold gloves hanging around now, which is pretty cool. so, yeah, you know, we just got to have a good, healthy spring. get working on those fundamentals. not take any of those little things for grants. >> reporting in scottsdale, mike shumann, abc7 sports. >> thank you, shu. >>> we really should be talking about the

buster posey a couple of gold gloves just a second. >> and how quick things could happen for them, theld series and the all star alongside buster. as an infield you would take so much pride for one of the greatest special feelings. joe has been fun to play with and probably the most consistent. since being in the major leagues for a couple of years in a row. we are excited to play another one together. >> yes. confirmed. want some coffee? say yes. it's french press. i was doubtful, too, but i honestly can't see myself going back to drip. i'm so happy you don't live in a tough neighborhood anymore. we're so sorry for just dropping by like this. are you kidding me? i'll take any chance to spend time with this little princess. i love her little hair, her little toes. and she loves her grandmother. i don't love "grandmother." so, cam and i have been revising our will to specify who should take care of lily if, god forbid, something happened to us. god forbid. i said "god for--" so, we've been dropping by unannounced to, you know, casually assess our candidates. not all of our candidates. n

you know that is buster posey. madison was there as well. just to name a few. pitcher is expected in a couple of days. is he at home. his dad is ill and he is helping take care of him. his teammates though seemed excited and ready to start playing. >> every year is it's own separate thing. go out and give everything you have and start it all over again. >> you show up here and all the soreness is gone. we don't even is have fans yet and the adraneline is here. >> it's like that is -- the big trigger. fora a manager i think you are thinking about things. >> super bowl. >> baseball. >>> tomorrow the position players report for spring training for the giants. the giants first spring training game february 24th against the cincinnati reds. make sure you stay here with us. joe is there. rehabilitative join us live from scottsdale in the 9:00 hour. >>> the pitcher ands catchers for the a's hold their first workouts today in mesa arizona. joe is out there as well. rehabilitative bring us a live report and details on all of that. >>> coming up on our six hour. evacuati

giants fan or for that matter bruce bochy, there's something reassuring about the site and sound of buster poseyn the batting cage. >> the day you look forward to. get a chance to see everybody. and hear the sound of the bat. watch these guys work out again. so it's a good day. >> creatures of habit. you go out and give it everything you have and start all over again. >> you show up and we don't even have fans yet. the adrenaline is going. so we're ready. >> when the super bowl game ends it's like that's the big trigger. okay. now we're -- for a manager you're always thinking about things. >> the pitching staff has to be one of the major topics to consume bruce bochy's thoughts. it starts in the bullpen where the old big four affeldt, lopez casilla and romo is gone. that means this year is the time for a group of younger players to stake out their positions. >> we are here now. this is our opportunity to take advantage of it. we are excited about each opportunity and go and have fun. >> we are young but we are talented. the league is going to have to look out. we had a hiccup last year. we're go

both going full squad workouts and in the case of catcher buster posey, he is planning on playing form usa in the upcoming world baseball classic. what effect will that have on his workload? >> i hope not anything. [ laughter ] >> um, i feel great right now. um, give me another two weeks of catching bullpens -- [ laughter ] >> -- um, running and throwing and hitting and all that and i'll probably, um, be feeling back to the normal. >>> this isn't normal. here's cubs kris bryant. the nl mvp. see this guy about to go into disguise? hall of famer greg maddux disguised as a tv crew member. he wanted to toss a few from the mound. >> not too bad. actually. >> thank you. ♪[ music ] >> oh!! this sound guy's got a good curve ball. what is this? pretty good. >> you want to sign the bat for me? sign that to greg maddux? >> see, i told you! [ laughter ] >> oh, my god. >> all right. we also have the nba all star saturday. that's coming up on the late show as well as the red-hot san jose sharks. >> red-hot. zakaroff 48-1 shot. you have to go with the long shot. we'll be right back. ,,,,,,,,,,,, the

and less than two weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting, including buster posey. he will turn 30 at the end of march, but the four time all-star always looking for ways to improve. >> being aware of your peers and looking around your league and paying attention to guys that do things well and figuring out how they do it and deciding if you could implement it into your own game. >>> and the abc 7 news team has a new member. emerson prat was born on friday. the daughter of the producer casey prat so con grates to casey and his wife danielle and baby emerson. that is a wrap on morning sports. and warriors thunder here at 5:00 p.m. have a great weekend, everybody, i'm larry beil. >>> now your accuweather forecast with lisa argen. >> good morning. looking at live doppler 7, still a few areas to point out in terms of the water receding locally around the bay bridge. but it is about the big dome of high pressure pushing in all over the state throughout the weekend and it is going to bring sunny skies. mark west creek still a flood warning. this goes into effect through t

who is the star buster posey or his wife kristin? >> she is probably oh, i have a few things. you know, it's the big list. the "honey do" list. >> she takes care of everything. so, i'm more than happy, more than happy, sweetheart, to help out. [ laughter ] >> man, that smile hunter pence he got married in november. pitcher ty blach did not get marry but enjoyed a harry potter vacation. jeff samardzija took a break and hit the streets of italy. >> do you recognize him? >> i think they think i'm [ indiscernible ] than me. i usually go over there and just act like i'm a soccer player. >>> nfl, and the raiders!! how do they reward head coach jack del rio after a 12-4 play- off year? they ripped up his contract and gave him a new four-year deal. now, boy, we'll get out of here with this one the charles oakley story. the new york knick for 10 years thrown out wednesday night by security at madison square garden. knicks owner james dolan has banned him from the garden indefinitely. and dolan fired the head of security today. oakley who had paid for his ticket had been told he was not

giants fan fest today, free, less than two weeks away from pitchers and catchers report, including buster poseyl turn 30 at the end of the manch but the 2012 mvp and four-time all-star looking for ways to improve. >> a lot of that has to do with being aware of your peers and looking around the league and paying attention to the guys that do things well and figuring out how they do it and deciding if it's something you can implement and do your own game. >> and the abc7 news team has a new member. emerson pratt was born on friday afternoon, the daughter of our producer extraordinary casey pratt so congrats to casey, his wife danielle, little harper and new baby emerson. do not forget, warriors/thunder here, 5:00 p.m. have a great weekend, everybody. i'm larry beil. >>> good morning to you, live doppler 7 highlighting some of the flood watch and warning areas. in the green, you can notice it's mostly around the sacramento region but we do have areas that are at flood stage, looking at mark west creek in sonoma county and also the russian river, which right now is at 33 feet, minor flooding happen

to 3:00 p.m., free and less than two weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting, including buster poseyhe will turn 30 at the end of march but the 2012 mvp and four-time all-star always looking for ways to improve. >> part of that has to do with being aware of your peers and looking around the league and paying attention to the guys that do things well and figuring out how they do it and deciding if it's something you can implement into your own game. >> and the abc7 news team has a new member, emer son pratt was born on friday afternoon, the daughter of our producer casey pratt, so congrats to casey, his wife danielle, little harper and new baby emerson. that's a wrap on morning sports. do not forget, warriors, thunder, here, 5:00 p.m. have a great weekend, everybody. i'm larry beil. >>> good morning to you. another ten minutes about for the official sunrise. we had a few sprinkles off the coast earlier. here's live doppler 7 picking up on what's left of that but also a big dome of high pressure. you can see carving out over the pacific that's going to move all over california eventual

buster posey shared this picture of owens on social media. he visited the giants locker room back in 2012. posey called owens a hero gone way too soon. >>> you may have noticed clouds are thickening over the bay area right now. this is the view on live doppler 7 and rain is not far away. let's move along and see what's coming our way. you can see here the massive clouds and moisture moving in our directions being generated by the storm that's farther out to sea. now, the arriving storm tomorrow evening ranks one on the storm impact scale. it will produce light showers and be breezy tomorrow evening. but the storm will intensify overnight into thursday. it will be ranked 2 on the storm impact scale thursday morning. showers, downpours, 40 to 50-mile-per-hour wind gusts and some thunder accompanying this storm. there's high concern fop ponding on roads and downed trees. moderate concern for small creek flooding and power outages and low concern for river flooding, although it hasn't been long since our last rain and now boowe have more on the w

posey hopes it will be matt cane. been frustrating with surgeries and seasons cut short. buster, like many fans is hoping that he's able to bounce back. no matter who it is, he's ready to work with the pitchers on the staff. it's nice. you can give the opponents some different looks and all the guys are thinkers. they are out there on the mound and making adjustments start to start. it's a lot of fun. he's one of my good buddies. we stay in touch throughout the winner. he's, i expect him to have a good year. doesn't put too much pressure on himself. i think he does that everything will be great. >> dustin johnson ran away with it. he finished birdie for a 64. starts off the final round going birdie on one and two. he was never seriously challenged the rest of the way. tap on 18. finish at minus 17. first one of the year. he moves to number one in the world replacing jason day. he gets a million bucks for his weekend work. there will be plenty and larry beil and post game reaction. we'll see you then. >>> next, a box office battle between the most expensive movie ever made in chi

posey hopes it will be matt cane. been frustrating with surgeries and seasons cut short. buster, like many fans is hoping that he's able to bounce back. no matter who it is, he's ready to work with the pitchers on the staff. it's nice. you can give the opponents some different looks and all the guys are thinkers. they are out there on the mound and making adjustments start to start. it's a lot of fun. he's one of my good buddies. we stay in touch throughout the winner. he's, i expect him to have a good year. doesn't put too much pressure on himself. i think he does that everything will be great. >> dustin johnson ran away with it. he finished birdie for a 64. starts off the final round going birdie on one and two. he was never seriously challenged the rest of the way. tap on 18. finish at minus 17. first one of the year. he moves to number one in the world replacing jason day. he gets a million bucks for his weekend work. there will be plenty and larry beil and post game reaction. we'll see you then. >>> next, a box office battle between the most expensive movie ever made in ♪ ♪