The San Francisco Giants have made a significant change in their front office, appointing former catcher Buster Posey as the new President of Baseball Operations while parting ways with Farhan Zaidi. This decision was announced by Chairman Greg Johnson following the Giants' 80-82 record in manager Bob Melvin's inaugural season, showing a slight improvement from the previous year.
Despite winning the NL West in 2021, the Giants have not reached the playoffs since then, prompting the organization to seek a new direction. Posey, who retired in November 2021 and joined the ownership group in September 2022, will now take on a more prominent role in shaping the team's baseball operations.
Johnson expressed confidence in Posey's ability to define and lead the franchise's baseball philosophy, citing his demeanor, intelligence, and drive as key attributes for the position. The Giants are optimistic that Posey, alongside manager Bob Melvin, will steer the team towards a return to winning ways.
Zaidi, who was hired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in November 2018, has been thanked for his contributions to the organization over the past six years. While acknowledging Zaidi's dedication and impact on the community, the Giants felt that a change was necessary due to the team's performance not meeting expectations.
This move signifies the Giants' commitment to revitalizing their baseball operations and striving for success on the field. With Posey at the helm of baseball operations and Melvin leading the team on the field, the Giants aim to bring winning baseball back to San Francisco.
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