The San Francisco Giants could be ready for another big swing. After spending more than $200 million last winter only to post a losing record, the team has appointed franchise legend Buster Posey as its new president of baseball operations and it might now be in the market for another blockbuster signing to kick off the new era. Assessing the free agent landscape for Bleacher Report, Tim Kelly predicted that the Giants would land the most coveted free-agent infielder of all, Willy Adames, with a seven-year, $180 million contract.

In an exhilarating start to the 2024 WBSC Premier12 tournament, Team Puerto Rico upset powerhouse Team USA with a 1-0 victory, showcasing some impressive contributions from San Francisco Giants prospects Sabin Ceballos and Raymond Burgos. This unexpected triumph highlights the talent emerging from Puerto Rico and especially draws attention to two key players in the Giants' farm system. Sabin Ceballos, who has shown potential in the Giants' system after being acquired at this summer's trade deadline, took on an important role in Puerto Rico's infield, providing solid defense and showcasing his presence at the plate.

The San Francisco Giants are in the midst of a brand new era beginning this offseason after the team fired Farhan Zaidi as president of baseball operations and replaced him with franchise legend and future Hall of Fame catcher Buster Posey. Posey played for the Giants from 2009-2021, spending his entire career with the team and helping San Francisco win three World Series titles in five years in the early 2010's. A seven-time All-Star and winner of the 2012 National League MVP, Posey embodied what it meant to be a winning baseball player and was the heart and soul of a golden era of baseball in the Bay Area.

Jake Peavy believes former Giants teammate Buster Posey is the perfect person for San Francisco's president of baseball operations role.

The Milwaukee Brewers have some questions to answer this offseason. After running away with the National League Central, they fell just short in the Wild Card Series against the underdog New York Mets. Now, star shortstop Willy Adames is a free agent, and there is no guarantee he will return to Milwaukee. The Athletic recently listed Adames is one of the top 40 free agents this offseason, as well as a few of the top potential fits for him.

The San Francisco Giants are in need of many upgrades throughout their roster if they intend on being competitive in the NL West division, headlined by the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. For the first time in six years, the Giants payroll crossed the first $237 million base luxury tax threshold, after the club added Jorge Soler, Matt Chapman, and Blake Snell late in the offseason with an estimated overage of $14 million. San Francisco will have to pay a 20% tax on the overage, coming in at roughly a $2.8 million bill.

MLB's free agent class is led by Juan Soto, with Cy Young winners and history-making sluggers also available.

After a lackluster 2024 MLB season where the Giants finished fourth in the NL West, San Francisco reportedly will take a different approach next year when it comes to the team's coffers. Under new president of baseball operations Buster Posey, the Giants are expected to be more frugal with their spending this offseason, The Athletic's Andrew Baggarly reported in a piece published Friday, citing a league source familiar with the team's plans. "The Giants' adjusted payroll, which accounts for salary that is earned in a given year but not necessarily paid out, is expected to step back from the $206 million they spent last season, when they finished 80-82 while exceeding the luxury tax threshold for the first time since 2018," Baggarly wrote.

While the 2024 season as a whole was not what the San Francisco Giants envisioned, there were a few bright spots the organization could be happy about. Under new president of baseball operations Buster Posey, the Giants were able to sign star third baseman Matt Chapman to a long-term contract extension, keeping him in the Bay Area for what could be the remainder of his career. San Francisco also found surprising production from an unexpected source in shortstop Tyler Fitzgerald.

Many have believed that the San Francisco Giants would be paying up for top free agents this offseason. The Giants have even been linked to superstar free agent Juan Soto. “The Giants' first offseason under Posey is expected to be marked by austerity measures, according to a league source familiar with the team's plans,” Baggarly wrote.

The San Francisco Giants seem like a team that could look to make a major splash in MLB free agency this offseason. In fact, they seem like a team that could look to make multiple splashes. Looking at the current makeup of the Giants, there are quite a few positions that the team could target for improvement. One area that San Francisco should target would be in their starting rotation.

Could the San Francisco Giants finally make that big splash in free agency that has eluded them the past two offseasons? Slugger Juan Soto just enjoyed an incredible season with the New York Yankees, and the 26-year-old outfielder is now a free agent for the first time in his career. Newsweek listed the Giants as a possible fit for the slugger as his free agency gets underway.

The San Francisco Giants seem to be hoping to shake up the roster this winter. “I'm sure we'll be busy,” as new president of baseball operations and franchise legend Buster Posey put it to the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea. “My goal was to convince you that Snell was the best option for the Giants because of a combination of talent and likely contract demands,” Brisbee wrote after weighing the pros and cons of a Giants' reunion with Snell.

The San Francisco Giants have a number of needs to address across their roster heading into the offseason. The only player locked into a role for 2025 is third baseman Matt Chapman, who signed a lucrative extension in September. Tyler Fitzgerald will likely be in the starting lineup as well, but what position he will be playing is anyone's guess. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Giants are one of the teams who are showing early interest in San Diego Padres free agent Ha-Seong Kim.

The San Francisco Giants have a situation still brewing in the bullpen, but could make it a thing of the past with a trade this winter. With the Milwaukee Brewers declining the club option for their star closer, Devin Williams, it looks as though they will indeed be looking to move him this offseason. Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report listed the Giants as one of the top teams that should be interested in the closer. Along with figuring out whether or not they actually want to trade for him, San Francisco also needs to decide how much they would be willing to part with to get it done.

The San Francisco Giants have reached a deal with former San Diego Padres infield prospect Sergio Alcántara on a minor league contract, according to Francys Romero. Alcántara, a client of Quality Control Sports, will receive an invitation to spring training with the major league team. Alcántara, 27, was acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations, marking his fifth stint with the team.

MLB's GM meetings began the winter hot stove season, with teams making early plans to improve before spring training.

Buster Posey understands the value of a good shortstop. For nearly his entire playing career, Posey shared the field alongside Brandon Crawford, whose elite defense made him the Giants' best shortstop of the modern era. As Posey starts his tenure as San Francisco's president of baseball operations, finding his shortstop of the future is, unsurprisingly, one of his top priorities.

Buster Posey understands the value of a good shortstop. For nearly his entire playing career, Posey shared the field alongside Brandon Crawford, whose elite defense made him the Giants' best shortstop of the modern era. As Posey starts his tenure as San Francisco's president of baseball operations, finding his shortstop of the future is, unsurprisingly, one of his top priorities.

The Giants must set the tone for their offseason by making a firm commitment with their spending plan as a superstar slugger looms in free agency.