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The San Francisco Giants announced Monday they let Farhan Zaidi go as president of baseball operations.
The organization wasted no time in naming a successor, with legendary catcher Buster Posey replacing Zaidi.
"We are looking for someone who can define, direct and lead this franchise's baseball philosophy and we feel that Buster is the perfect fit," chairman Greg Johnson said. "Buster has the demeanor, intelligence and drive to do this job, and we are confident that he and Bob Melvin will work together to bring back winning baseball to San Francisco.