Posey takes over for Farhan Zaidi, who led the Giants to a sub-.500 record in five of the six seasons while he was at the helm. Posey was the face of the Giants franchise for years after he was drafted 5th overall in 2008. He was the 2012 NL MVP and a seven-time All-Star catcher, helped usher in the most successful era in Giants history He retired following the Giants’ remarkable 2021 season and joined the Giants’ ownership group in September 2022. “We are looking for someone who can define, direct and lead this franchise’s baseball philosophy and we feel that Buster is the perfect fit,” said Giants chairman Greg Johnson. “Buster has the demeanor, intelligence, and drive to do this job, and we are confident that he and Bob Melvin will work together to bring back winning baseball to San Francisco.”
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