Buster Posey traded his shin guards for a boardroom seat two years ago, and now, he’s ready to take on The Big Chair. The former San Francisco Giants catcher made headlines when he snagged an ownership stake in the franchise that’s so close to his heart—the very team he led to three World Series championships. Transitioning from a player to part-owner, you may think the star has done enough, but Posey’s story with the Giants is far from being over yet – he has a new role to cherish.
The seven-time All-Star needs no introduction in San Francisco—Buster Posey is a name that resonates with baseball fans everywhere. After his ten-season run with the Giants, he is now gearing up for a brand-new chapter. This Tuesday morning, at a press conference, Posey was introduced not as the beloved former player or a part-owner, but as the club’s president of baseball operations. But wait, there is another thing to note: Elevating Posey sends one clear, powerful message to the industry and the fans.
Why did the Giants appoint Buster Posey as the president?
As per Athletic, the Giants are ready to embrace a new way forward. Well, after a recent slump of seasons, a change was needed – at first, expectations were high from ex-president Farhan Zaidi, but a six-year tenure ended in disappointment, making a fresh direction imperative. Now, the reins have been handed over to the World Series champion. Interestingly, the Giants could have kept Posey in a behind-the-scenes role, acting as the chief decision-maker while bringing in a new president of baseball operations to report to him. So, why go public with this announcement?
By putting Buster Posey front and center, they’ve likely narrowed their pool of executive candidates. But the team can’t escape the barrage of questions that come with his new title: Will he give up his board seat? What’s in store for general manager Pete Putila, and how involved will Posey be in the day-to-day operations? It’s a fair concern, especially since this legendary player has never dipped his toes into baseball administration. The catcher hasn’t negotiated with agents or engaged in trade talks with rival clubs. But here’s the undeniable truth: Posey has led the Giants to the World Series—not just once, but three times!
As the SF Giants strive to end their trophy drought since 2014, who’s better than someone who has tasted victory? But for this, the seven-time All-Star has to swap an exacting knowledge of the rulebook to grasp the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Will he be able to do this? Well, the team members of the Giants and authorities believe he can.
The Giants expect a lot from the 7-time All-Star
Former Giants manager Bruce Bochy kicked things off with a text saying, “I’m excited for Buster!” But what’s the thing he is most excited about? Bruce is eager to see how this star, who excelled on the field, will thrive in a leadership role. On the field, we know Posey wrapped up his playing days with an impressive .889 OPS in his final season, but what will happen in the big chair is yet to be seen. Giants chairman and control person Greg Johnson couldn’t hold back the enthusiasm during Monday morning’s announcement, saying that the board had a few things in mind to replace Zaidi with – someone who can define, direct, and lead this franchise’s baseball philosophy.
Greg wasn’t just awestruck by Posey’s on-field power play but also praised his demeanor, intelligence, and drive to do this job. He added, “We are confident that he and (manager) Bob Melvin will work together to bring back winning baseball to San Francisco.” After 10 years of trophy drought, this is much needed. Giants broadcaster and former left-hander Javier López couldn’t hold back his excitement. Congratulating Buster on this new venture, he also exclaimed that maybe we’ll finally see those blind spots on the Giants’ side start to fade away. The team wrapped up its 2024 season with a mediocre 80-82 record, but with Buster Posey stepping in, there’s a glimmer of hope that the 2025 season could be much brighter.
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