Buster Posey joins Papa & Lund for his first exclusive interview as Giants Pres. of Baseball Ops

Minutes after his introductory press conference as the Giants' President of Baseball Operations, Buster Posey sat down with John Lund and Greg Papa at Oracle Park during Papa & Lund.
He says he took on such a big leadership role because it's so similar to being a player, the generational fans the Bay Area has, what went behind closing the Matt Chapman deal, the best lineup/roster to build for Oracle Park, Patrick Bailey's potential, and more.

[@AlanCohen-lo4ug]

Buster was so much more relaxed and substantive in this interview than the formal press conference. Really expect great things.

[@StevenAbootman]

this camera angle makes buster look absolutely massive and papa and lund tiny lol

[@dziz]

Truly a GIANT

[@Sparksnorthern]

Outangling hard

[@JDgq3yj]

Forced perspective.

[@ChanceMahony]

First thing I thought lol

[@morcatna4767]

😂

[@JeffStewart78..]

With it being buster as President. We know that he has the giants best interest not some random dude. This takes Forever Giant to a whole new meaning.

[@ChrisCorral518]

20 years from now, people are going to talk about how Buster came back to save the franchise AGAIN and take us back to the promised land

[@ArexRee000]

Hope so. Winner, competitor, absolute class act. I’m so hopeful!

[@kurdt_patrick]

@@ArexRee000you forgot Legendary…

[@9FINGA]

5 years at most til padres and dodgers are in cap hell

[@389383]

I know this is not on topic but I had never seen John Lund, only listened to him for years. I never pictured a redhead!

[@tuneuptony3679]

YES! YES! YES! Buster is a forever GIANT, he proved it as a great player, then after he retired he moved back to the Bay Area and became part of ownership group, now he is the man in charge! Can't wait until next season! GO BUSTER! GO GIANTS!

[@kurdt_patrick]

50 year generational. My mother 75 year. Buster coming back, is more than I could’ve hoped for. We’ve had great players in this organization. All with great tools, and ferocious competitors. None ever had the “IT” Buster had/has. Mays had it. Thrill had it. Generational talent that you can’t ever take for granted cause you don’t always get it.

[@stevensanders2064]

This is the shot in the arm that Giants needed. The last few years have been frustrating as fan, to watch this storied franchise, struggle to reach five hundred average. Buster has the baseball instinct and knowledge to get the Giants on the right track. Good luck Buster!

[@morganosborne8266]

Buster Posey is the best guy for the job hands down. He is level headed with an immense amount of baseball knowledge. Not to mention his legendary contributions to this organization.

[@thatstheway2429]

Buster is maybe the most humble athlete I’ve ever had the joy to watch. Just as humble off the field as he is on it.

[@LoyaFrostwind]

Buster is humble as ever. Next season will be exciting, starting now.

[@bobjoachim9710]

The passion and the heart of this man speak means so much to me as a San Francisco giants fan. As a fan of this team I feel the front office is a great start!!🎉🎉

[@nanshe3x]

I’m definitely a generational fan. It’s good to see Buster again. ⚾️

[@Tacoz4lifee]

This was exactly the energy boost the franchise needed to get back on track, hopefully the Chapman signing was the first of many good deals

[@scratchinmagician]

I’m finally excited for the future of the Giants again! The last few years have been roughhhh

[@WarriorMigs24]

It's so good to have Posey back with the Giants

[@mikenakashoji3425]

I believe Buster's announcement re-energized the franchise which was badly needed. He will make mistakes learning the job, but his traits as a player(professionalism, intellect and logic) will move the Giants back to a consistent winning team.

[@feefop9858]

Yes, this was a PR move first and foremost. As far as turning it around, plenty of ex star players tried and failed. Michael Jordan? The list is much longer than star player who succeeded in managerial roles after their playing days. Buster needs to be surrounded with good people to be successful. Hope he gets those folks...

[@user-jv9qz2bu1r]

like the moment was bill Walsh was hired in my view

[@stinkincooldesigns8469]

@@feefop9858 If I were Buster I would be calling a certain someone down the road in Santa Clara and pick that brain

[@mikenakashoji3425]

Agree. More star players have failed as GM/mgr than succeeded...the only one quickly that comes to mind is the late, great jerry west.

[@robinsachs8656]

Reminded me of an interview in 2010 at the world series. Apparently Buster broke a record with five hits in the game. A reporter told the story of this deed and mentioned the company he shared this record with. I believe there were some hall of famers on that list. Now remember this was Buster Posey's rookie season and he is playing in the World Series and and is now in the company of hall of famers. Well Buster ever so humble and polite said well thank you.

[@iamyourleaderr2979]

Thank you Buster Posey for saving the Chapman deal

[@Alahulapuuloakealahelenokaahu]

Ala can confidently say on behalf of the many Giants fans in Hawai’i congratulations Buster and best wishes to him and Bob as they skipper this club to the top! 15:50

[@alexsarabia8884]

Missed you Posey Giant Forever

[@miltonpjr]

The angle in which this is shot, makes him look like a literal GIANT. 🐐

[@skykingimagery899]

This is such great news. Catcher manages the team on the field. Now he manages the entire organization. Now how long with Bob Melvin last?

[@joeb7348]

I truly believe this will change the Giants forever-in a positive direction! Great hire! John Lynch is a great example of this with the 49ers. Players will be attracted to come here. He’s got the street cred and his decision making will hopefully bring success back to the Bay!! Go Giants!

[@teeem1650]

Buster Posey, so excited for you!!

[@pitalitta8814]

Congratulations Buster I know you’ll do your best to make Giants a winning team 😊

[@supramentalmanifestation]

Welcome home, Buster. Thank you for loving our organization so much. Build it, Baby!!!

[@luisurrieta8470]

We must pray for buster posey success as president of operations❤🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@feefop9858]

Prayer works out at a 50/50 rate, so if I don't pray then we have the same chance.

[@jkrasney1]

The SF Giants are now in good hands with Buster Posey, as President of Baseball Operations. Go Giants!

[@TimedOut...NoWayo]

Behind the plate and now behind the microphone. Good luck to ya, Buster

[@24pwade]

Telling Buster Posey to "break both legs" is wild. 15:40

[@ClickbaitMotorsports]

Great to Farhan Zaidi….GONE! Make The Giants Great Again. 👍

[@vinleminh]

Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@rsyalom]

On this great day for the Giants Let's leave MAGA out of this. Please

[@karlkobler218]

@@vinleminh Free Palestine from Hamas

[@scoremat]

"I'm not going to come in here and pretend I have all the answers right away" Such refreshing and immediate change. This is what MLB street cred looks like. Farewell FartHand, you stunk

[@Grinch83]

Congratulations

[@jimmylane1143]

What a dude !

[@RoadKingRob]

I'd just like to see the Giants field a good quality team that can play against anyone, any day. I feel Buster see the tools a player has and their tendencies on paper which to me means analytics will still be in play but not the main focus. Dusting off my Giants gear and looking to add some now.

[@notfromthisworld7558]

Let’s goooooooooooo 🔥

[@kurdt_patrick]

9:30 Patrick Bailey discussion.

[@logano7678]

I’ve seen enough build the statue

[@ripcougrrebl]

Gerald!!

[@9FINGA]

O hell yea

[@SayNo2NoseBeers]

Bonds should be the Manager, Jeff Kent the Bench Coach, JT Snow First base coach, Dusty Baker third base

[@ellenhantzsche-yk6lw]

I’d love to see JT and Kent, but not the other too.

[@ChanceMahony]

Looks like will Ferrell in elf

[@wsegen]

how's 'bout dollar dog night? cheap seats night? Impossibe burger night? Bochy night? Muni driver's night? Estelle Miller night?

[@josh-cl9fl]

I noticed buster looks at the ground alott

[@iamyourleaderr2979]

Buster Posey, Brock Purdy.

[@macoysandoval8005]

I see posey on bob myers.

[@lisakelly5650]

Can Barry B have a bigger role now? Possibly the hitting coach? Imagine!🤔

[@user-jv9qz2bu1r]

Buster has many millions invested in teh Giants franchise and he is not going to sit on the sofa while incompetent management (Farhan) spoils his investment. Go Buster !!! Hire Sabean as GM.

[@clifftanch]

The diffidence and evenhanded approach is promising. Logan Webb, 6-7 innings. Birdsong

[@__M738]

Bring Sabs back

[@elisemariecollinsyoga5905]

I like Buster and I am excited for him, but when he says “Bay Area” has generational fans and doesn’t mention Oakland Athletics, it really hurts. I have generational fans (some no longer with us) of both Giants and Athletics in my family. I am an A’s fan, not mentioning that Bay Area debacle this feels hollow to me. Exactly why I will never be a Giants fan.

[@jflago]

Why do Papa and Lund look like munchkins?

[@olgringo-421]

Day 1: Move into president's office and unpack. Day 2: Send Bob Melvin packing!

[@ChanceMahony]

He said he is keeping him

[@olgringo-421]

@@ChanceMahony - I understand, but still think he should go. Anyway, good luck to my Giants (since 1958) and hope he/they have a good season - if not then: POOF!

[@russbianchi8120]

"Never tear down a fence until xouu first know why it's there" Jack Kennedy

[@oiler62]

Desperation move by the Gnats. Will miss the playoffs again.

[@feefop9858]

Just found out that Posey fired Pete Putila. Also just found out that Pete Putila was the general manager. He was NEVER talked about, it was always Farhan. Wasn't the GM more of known quantity? Brian Sabean was front and center, right? Baseball is now corporate America, with too many titles running around the complex and no one knows who does what. Whatever.....just sign a big bat in free agency, and if Snell leaves find a decent replacement. If their offense was a little better they would have won closer to 90 games.

[@Redpoppy80]

While I completely agree that the Title inflation is ego unchecked and it needs to stop. I don't think the Giants have the players right now win close to 90 games which if this year is any indication, 90 wins will be a must in our division though I never know. I liken what Zaidi did to building Sand Castles. They can look nice in the short term, but they wash away over night or in our case, over a season. That needs to stop, and we need some roster stability to build off of but that is hard because Free Agents are overpriced and over the hill. We were the definition of MID this year and fixing that will require taking risks that might not pay off. I am interested in the off season, but it will likely take 3 years to see any returns.

[@user-jv9qz2bu1r]

it was very odd that Putila was never mentioned in any context so that how responsibilities were assigned between pp and farina was murky

[@feefop9858]

@@Redpoppy80 I agree for the most part, but if Ramos develops further and they find another big bat, you could include Chapman in the "big 3" and everyone can be the 15-20 homer guys. Team defense and ERA between the Dodgers, Padres, and Giants were very close....if this team scores one more run a game over 162, they would won closer to 90 games easily. Get that offense going!!

[@Redpoppy80]

@@feefop9858 Yeah, you are right on that one. The team just refused to hit with RiSP. I know it is hard but good teams find ways to either get so many chances that they no one can hold us off. We desperately need to use speed more and steal bases and just put the ball in play with authority. I view Chapman as a sneaky good player that really needs someone better then him to take attention off of him. When other teams know that Chapman is the main threat, he is easy to contain.

[@bruce802]

Jon Lund trying to look like carrot top

[@RCM_2]

Bobs gotta go

[@blakecowans9453]

his first order business should be signing Trevor Bauer

[@brandondavenport6147]

Them hiring buster Posey is a bad idea

[@russbianchi8120]

Math DOES not LIE,. WIN 80% OF HOME GAMES & 50% OF ROAD GAMES & YOU HAVE 104 WINS FOR THE SEASON, granted it's truly a marathon.

[@russbianchi8120]

FOREVER GIANT

[@russbianchi8120]

Anyone who says the Giants cannot compete against LA's deep pocket$, needs to go online and watch the Malcom Gladwell TED TALK: "DAVID VS GOLIATH".

[@russbianchi8120]

Fix the revoling door and financial shennigans per injury rope a dope lists. Depth charts are fine, but for the payroll being spent, the results have truly sucked.. "Never confuse claims or activities with net measurable replicable results" Richard Feynman, CAL TECH