Following the Barry Bonds era in 2008, the San Francisco Giants anticipated going through a lengthy rebuilding process. However, the 2008 and 2009 seasons quickly set the stage for their ensuing championship run.
In 2009, the Giants roster consisted of several young, talented players including Pablo Sandoval, Matt Cain, Tim Lincecum, Brian Wilson, and Sergio Romo. Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner were also in the organization in 2009, but they would only make a brief appearance in the big leagues that season.