{"id":143210,"date":"2026-01-21T14:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T14:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=143210"},"modified":"2026-01-21T14:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T14:04:00","slug":"giants-reporter-says-quiet-part-out-loud-about-clubs-offseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=143210","title":{"rendered":"Giants reporter says quiet part out loud about club’s offseason"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Despite being a seller at the MLB trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants came within just two games of snagging the final National League Wild Card slot last season. When an ownership group is presented with such a scenario, it can go one of two directions: actively seek upgrades to push the club over the top, or trust that the present personnel’s natural progression will bridge the slight gap. The Giants, at least for now, are seemingly taking the latter route.<\/p>\n

While the Los Angeles Dodgers grow stronger, their oldest rival is largely standing pat. The decision to name three-time World Series champion Buster Posey as president of baseball operations excited many fans, for he understands what fueled the organization to substantial success in the 2010s, but the team finished in a frustratingly similar position in 2025. San Francisco’s playoff drought extended to four years following an 82-80 record. Posey’s winter activity has been worryingly quiet.<\/p>\n

A Giants reporter touched on the disconnect between what the catcher-turned-executive has proclaimed versus what has transpired this offseason.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe seems convinced that when he wants to spend big, they will let him, but we just aren’t seeing it,\u201d Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle told AJ Pierzynski on the \u201cFoul Territory\u201d podcast. \u201cMaybe they’re waiting to pick up some deals closer to spring training. I don’t know if that’s necessarily going to happen\u2026<\/p>\n

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"He seems convinced that when he wants to spend big, they will let him, but we just aren't seeing it."<\/p>\n

There's sort of a disconnect between what Buster Posey and Giants ownership are saying, says @SplashHitPod<\/a> contributor @SusanSlusser<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/YOEuvhpGZG<\/a><\/p>\n

— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n