![]() ![]() We can only hope that he’ll remain or return to the organization, in some fashion, down the road. We’ll have a special Buster podcast in a few days, but until then, here is his press conference from earlier today. You can download the episode here, or stream it below Buster Posey has retired. 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. Buster Posey Retirement Press Conference Thank you, Buster Posey. Posey has been behind the plate for a lot of the most iconic moments in the Giants’ San Francisco era history. The All-Star catcher has played his entire 12-year career in San. 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. NovemSan Francisco Giants player Buster Posey is announcing his retirement from Major League Baseball on Thursday. 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. I know the joke of the 2021 season was that Brandon Belt was the unofficial captain. Buster Posey retirement: The Giants star was reflective but committed to his decision to end his incredible SF Giants career Thursday at Oracle Park. ![]() But perhaps he didn’t want fanfare, that’s never really been his way. I’m referring to the imaginary Interview All-Star team, the players whom folks like. 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. Comments 8 Buster Posey was never an All-Star, not even close. Posey absolutely does not owe us any more than he’s given us. ![]() 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. It has been reported by multiple outlets that Buster Posey plans to announce his retirement from baseball during a press conference tomorrow. I remember you sitting at Lee County High School games with your dad, Posey said as he was thanking Kristen during his retirement press conference. ![]()
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