![]() ![]() We can only hope that he’ll remain or return to the organization, in some fashion, down the road. To honor Posey and his illustrious career, we are proud to release this Buster Posey. When he hangs up his cleats, he’ll be leaving behind a legacy that will live on in the hearts and minds of not only Giants fans, but baseball fans in general, for decades to come. After 12 incredible seasons, Buster Posey has announced his retirement. Posey has been behind the plate for a lot of the most iconic moments in the Giants’ San Francisco era history. 2010 Rookie of the Year, 2012 National League MVP, seven time All Star, four time Silver Slugger, three time World Series champion, 2021 NL Comeback Player of the Year. You don’t need a full list of Posey’s accomplishments with the team, but I’ll give you some highlights anyway. He has led the team with a quiet confidence and level head, shaping countless pitchers along the way. But that title has belonged to Posey basically since he became the full time catcher for the team. By JANIE McCAULEY NovemSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Initially, as a young player more than a decade ago, Buster Posey had a tough time understanding how the San Francisco Giants strive to humanize their players, to connect them with a fan base that wants nothing more than to get to know the star athletes it supports. Posey will announce Thursday that he is retiring after 12 seasons and three World Series championships, NBC Sports Bay Area has learned. I know the joke of the 2021 season was that Brandon Belt was the unofficial captain. But perhaps he didn’t want fanfare, that’s never really been his way. ![]() But I know I’m not alone in wishing we’d had the opportunity to send him off with the love and fanfare he has earned in his years with the team. Posey absolutely does not owe us any more than he’s given us. Buster Posey announces retirement Feeling 'at peace,' SF legend Posey retires November 4th, 2021 Maria Guardado miguardado SAN FRANCISCO - After his flight landed at San Francisco International Airport on Thursday, Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi lingered at his gate longer than usual. There aren’t a lot of details at the moment, just a lot of stunned and heartbroken fans. When asked, he said he would discuss it with his family before making a decision, and that decision has now reportedly been made. The San Francisco Giants had until Sunday to exercise their team option, but as John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle pointed out on Twitter, Posey had never publicly expressed a desire to play past this season. Buster Posey retirement: The Giants star was reflective but committed to his decision to end his incredible SF Giants career Thursday at Oracle Park. It has been reported by multiple outlets that Buster Posey plans to announce his retirement from baseball during a press conference tomorrow. ![]()
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