Change can make you feel uncomfortable. And when it comes to a new regime in the MLB front office, changes can also feel inevitable. As Buster Posey took over as president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants, replacing Farhan Zaidi, it was unclear how his approach would be any different. How the glory days of the Giants, when they won championships frequently, would return. However, a few months into Posey’s leadership, the difference is stark and clear—Posey’s way of working is completely different.

From the start of the off-season, Posey mentioned the team needs a shortstop. And he wasted no time in clinching Willy Adames from the market. Unlike Zaidi, he didn’t keep anything under wraps. He just was direct and targeted the best shortstop available. This approach was refreshing to fans, and Posey has extended this transparency even to the players. And it seems like it’s winning them over too.

Buster Posey’s superpower- his transparency

In a recent interview on KNBR, 2024 rookie infielder Tyler Fitzgerald shared how Buster Posey’s transparency made a huge impact on him. “From the first time I talked to Buster this offseason, it’s been full transparency with where he sees me and where he sees the team going. And that’s something that I respect,” said Fitzgerald. But that’s not all.

Tyler continued by saying, “For the Adames signing, he gave me a call and filled me in on the gaps. Just stuff like that goes a long way.” Buster Posey even talked about the Willy Adames signing to Tyler, which is in stark contrast to how Farhan Zaidi handled things. Remember Carlos Correa’s doomed signing? When that deal was agreed on, there was no communication with Brandon Crawford, the franchise legend, about a potential position change. It should have been discussed, and Crawford, who never played anywhere other than shortstop, deserved that conversation before the plan fell off.

While Fitzgerald may not have warranted an explanation, Posey, as a former player, also understands how the ego can be fragile for a young player. Fitzgerald, who is playing out of position, could have viewed Adames’ signing negatively, but Posey ensured to be clear. Plus he assured Fitzgerald that he sees him as the team’s second baseman the next season.

Buster Posey is bringing the old in

The San Francisco Giants are surely entering a new helm with Buster Posey. Posey is taking charge of the franchise that’s been struggling to find its footing in recent years. Following a dominant stretch in the 2010s where the Giants won three World Series in five years, things have been silent the last decade. They have even missed seven postseasons in eight years. Now Posey, an experienced player, is challenged to bring back the glorious days, and he started with how the team acknowledges the franchise’s past.

Under the previous administration, all the World Series wins’ memorabilia was removed from the clubhouse. It was a move meant to brinf the team’s focus to the future. However, it left a gap, instead by not connecting players to the rich history of the team. For Posey, honoring the past is the key to stepping forward. He is also discussing ways to bring back Giants legends like Madison Bumgarner in some capacity.

“I’m just happy that a guy like him wants to possibly give back to a younger generation of players,” Posey said, talking about Bumgarner. He is also looking to bring in the other Giants icons like Will Clark and Barry Bonds to the team to keep that mentality of the championship alive.

The San Francisco Giants seem to be stepping into a whole new era. Leaving behind the stagnant one. Do you think they can? Let us know!