

he thanked the Giants' medical staff during a long and emotional speech crediting a countless amount. To the fans thank you for all your support I've received the last thirteen seasons and I look forward to creating new memories of my own and sharing them with family and friends as I pull for the Giants the rest of my life. Buster Posey chose family and his health in deciding to retire after 12 years as a Giant. San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey and his wife, Kristen, talk to the media announcing his retirement from baseball, Thursday, Nov. I am so very humbled to have played a part in some of those memories. Riding the emotions of the highs, riding the emotions of the lows and ultimately enjoying the people that you're with along the way and making great memories together. The countless nights and days pulling for your team. It's a lot more than winning or losing games although the wins do feel a lot better but it's about the time spent with family. San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey plans to announce his retirement on Thursday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision. "To me, this is what encapsulates baseball. Posey was emotional as he thanked his wife, children, parents, coaches, teammates and fans. Buster Posey who served as the cornerstone of three world championship teams and became the face of the franchise announced his retirement Thursday.ĭuring his 12-year career, Posey was a seven-time All-Star, Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, lifetime. Former Giants manager Bruce Bochy though, believes Posey is without a doubt destined for Cooperstown. When he was a kid he excelled at hitting and pitching, and as a fellow student at Florida State while he played for. 1 of 2 Buster Posey announces his retirement from Major League Baseball during a news conference at Oracle Park, Thursday, Nov. The announcement wasn't a surprise but it broke the hearts of many Giants fans. Many fans began debating Buster Poseys Hall of Fame candidacy shortly after the Giants catcher announced his retirement Thursday afternoon in a press conference at Oracle Park.
