The Giants introduced Monday that they’ve fired president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi. Franchise icon Buster Posey will function the crew’s new president of baseball operations, the crew introduced. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle first reported that Zaidi, who was underneath contract by the 2026 season, was being dismissed.
“We recognize Farhan’s dedication to the group and his ardour for making an affect in our neighborhood throughout six years with the Giants,” chairman Greg Johnson mentioned in assertion inside at present’s press launch. “Finally, the outcomes haven’t been what we had hoped, and whereas that accountability is shared by all of us, we have now determined {that a} change is critical. Whereas these choices should not simple, we consider it’s time for brand new management to raise our crew so we will constantly contend for championships. I want Farhan and his household nothing however one of the best shifting ahead.
“As we glance forward, I’m excited to share that Buster Posey will now tackle a higher function as the brand new President of Baseball Operations. We’re searching for somebody who can outline, direct and lead this franchise’s baseball philosophy and we really feel that Buster is the right match. Buster has the demeanor, intelligence and drive to do that job, and we’re assured that he and [manager] Bob Melvin will work collectively to carry profitable baseball to San Francisco.”
Extra to come back.