![]() “Just grateful and humbled to have a day like this. ![]() “It was very important for me to be able to say thank you to the fanbase,” Posey said. Sandwiching a speech between two standing ovations, with a dozen family members to his right and a who’s who of former teammates to his left, Posey recounted his experience from the Giants’ three World Series runs, thanking the fans for their support. “I did pretty good,” Posey said afterward. For all those reasons - the three World Series championships, the clutch hits, the no-hitter celebrations but also the human behind them - Saturday was an emotional day for all involved. Returning to the shores of McCovey Cove, Posey gave fans the chance at a farewell that hadn’t, until now, been available after the announcement following last season that sent shockwaves through the Bay Area. “It’s a feather in the organization’s cap that he retired as a Giant,” said Sabean, who along with Tim Lincecum were probably the two most notable absences from the festivities honoring Posey’s career on Saturday. He will live on forever in the memories of those who crossed paths with him.įor Sabean, the architect of the Giants’ trio of World Series championships who drafted Posey, even more than most. He stepped away in 2020 to raise newborn twins during a pandemic, then made it a full-time decision after last season. He wore a stoic face, until it was time for a Buster hug. He will be one day be immortalized in bronze.īuster Posey, the man, endeared himself to millions of Giants fans. He paraded down Market Street three times. Buster Posey, the player, won a rookie of the year.
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