I've loved the game my whole life, so just really grateful to have been honored in this way with teammates and coaches and fans and family and friends." just grateful and humbled to have a day like this. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)Īt Saturday's "lovefest" at Oracle Park, Posey said in a speech: "It was very important for me to be able to say thank you to the fanbase. (The Giants went on to beat the Cardinals 13-7. The "Buster Posey "lovefest" on Saturday at Oracle Park. Buster is "also very passionate about his foundation, BP28, that’s dedicated to fighting pediatric cancer," KNBR said. They have four children - the second set of twins were adopted as babies in 2020. The Posey family are said to be headed back to Buster's native Georgia (they just sold their East Bay home in March for $10 million). KNBR said that the Giants are known for hiring former players to front-office positions, or in advisory and part-time roles. "I mean, I think I would be able to do that,” said Posey. Posey told KNBR that he'd "like to be involved with the Giants organization in some capacity," and seemed to entertain the idea of making an appearance at spring training to mentor or work with up-and-coming players. "I think it's as important as any conversation I've had as a Giant," Kapler was quoted as saying. "Manager Gabe Kapler's first interaction with came as part of a one-hour interview during his hiring process. Posey was also involved in the passing of the leadership torch, "ensuring he would have an imprint on the next generation of Giants baseball," according to the Mercury News. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) "I guess that’s a long way of saying no." Buster Posey took to the field and the podium on Saturday to thank Giants fans. To do it the right way, like these guys are doing now, it seems like the hours are up every year. "I would never say never, but I’d think it would have to be a ways down the road,” Posey said. For now, however, that seems to be more of a fan fantasy rather than something that Posey has seriously considered. There has even been some talk about Posey - who has been coaching his 11-year-old twins' youth baseball and softball teams - one day managing the Giants. On Saturday, the Giants "pulled out all the stops" to honor their now-former seven-time all-star and three-time World Series' champion catcher in an hour-long pregame ceremony at Oracle Park. Buster Posey might be done with the Giants, but clearly, the San Francisco Giants and their fans are not done with Gerald Dempsey 'Buster' Posey III.
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