![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “Not only do we get the benefit of a youthful perspective that he brings to the organization, but also just the perspective of somebody who’s played the field and worn the orange and black and been such a big part of the Giants’ history.” “The Giants will be a stronger organization going forward, and I believe baseball will be a stronger organization,” Johnson said. In March 2013, he signed a nine-year, $167 million contract and retired at the end of last season.ĭuring his 12-year big-league playing career, all with the Giants, the seven-time All-Star won an MVP award, Rookie of the Year award, batting crown, Gold Glove, five Silver Sluggers and three World Series championships. Posey, who said he bought into the team “with my own money,” wouldn’t say what percentage of ownership is his, though his contribution is in the millions. The other board members are Johnson, Baer, Rob Dean, Philip Byer and David Jenkins. His agent, Jeff Berry, reached out to Baer, and the board got involved and created another seat to accommodate the former catcher. Posey said he began talking with the Giants about ownership a month and a half after he stopped playing. We haven’t done that yet, but we’re certainly looking at that right now and are well aware that we’ve got some gaps that need to be addressed.”Īs far as Posey’s influence on recruiting free agents, Johnson said, “If you’re going to make a significant financial commitment, to have somebody like Buster have that one-on-one discussion is very additive to that overall process.” “Farhan ultimately will come with his suggested number. “We have a lot of flexibility coming into this offseason, and we’re well aware the shortstops and the person who can hit in the Bronx are out there. It’s what we think we need to do to put a competitive team on the field,” Johnson said. Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, who grew up a Giants fan and hit his 60th home run Tuesday, and several standout shortstops, including the Dodgers’ Trea Turner, will hit the open market.Īsked his thoughts about spending big in free agency to help turn the team around, Posey deferred to Johnson - “Greg’s the person that’s steering the ship” - and Johnson suggested the team is working on a 2023 budget including the payroll. Johnson revealed that in the past 18 months, Posey already has given input on players the Giants were considering, and that is expected to continue when the brass pursues free agents following a disappointing 2022 season. Though Posey nixed any thought he will take on a decision-making role in the front office, he did say he will be available as a “sounding board” to Johnson, CEO Larry Baer and president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi. ![]()
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