JUST IN: SF Giants candidate as GM identified

In his introductory press conference, Buster Posey, the new President of Baseball Operations for the San Francisco Giants, emphasized that his initial task will be to select a general manager. He is seeking a candidate with a strong background, similar to that of a savvy executive from the Athletics.

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Alex Pavlovic has suggested Billy Owens as a possible GM candidate. Owens, who has been with the A’s for over 25 years, currently serves as their assistant general manager.

This savvy A’s executive would be the perfect GM for the SF Giants

Posey expressed his desire for a general manager with a scouting background, and Owens fits that description well, having worked as a scout in the A’s organization before becoming assistant GM. He is highly regarded and is a San Jose native, which gives him deep ties to the Bay Area due to his extensive time in Oakland.

While some might doubt the wisdom of hiring from the A’s, given the franchise’s recent dysfunction, it’s worth noting that the A’s do possess some talented players and put up a strong fight against the Giants late in the 2024 season, indicating their front office has some capability in talent evaluation.

Owens has scouted and assessed promising young talents like Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof in the A’s system.

It appears Posey will take on a prominent role in the organization, heavily involved in key decisions and articulating a clear vision for the future of Giants baseball. This makes the GM position ideal for someone like Owens, who brings decades of front office experience and has also played in the minor leagues. He has a comprehensive understanding of the game and can manage the daily operations while Posey handles more public-facing responsibilities.

Posey is in need of a reliable partner, and Owens seems like an excellent choice for that position. This potential hiring has generated excitement among the fanbase, suggesting that the organization is committed to supporting Posey with experienced professionals to guide him in his new role.