What Lies at the End of Buster Posey’s Rainbow?

Having completed a distinguished 11-year career in 2021 as a catcher for the San Francisco Giants, Buster Posey, an immensely popular Bay Area figure, purchased an undisclosed percentage of the team and joined the Giants’ board of directors in 2022. Then, in a move that surprised many, Posey, at his own request, was appointed President of Baseball Operations in September, 2024. His tenure as President of Baseball Operations, unfortunately, has not mirrored that of his stellar career as a player. This episode of All About Baseball amplifies a listener request to “tell me more” about why members of an unidentified podcast criticized Posey’s performance during the last 18 months. More recently, Posey has received negative responses for his refusal to address the media regarding a controversy surrounding “Pride Night” at Oracle Park. Posey may not yet realize that his responsibilities as “President of Baseball Operations” extend beyond the foul lines or that executing them effectively requires far more experience than he has gained since he willingly usurped the position. NOTE: I misidentified a Giants’ player as “Sean Hentges.” His name is Sam Hentges. My apologies. Also, our cat, Alice, offers her input just past the 15:00 mark. [email protected] Music: “Field Grass,” by Sergei Pavkin