"It was almost exactly a year ago that Buster Posey channeled his inner Nuke LaLoosh and announced his presence as president of baseball operations with authority. On the cusp of MLB's annual Winter Meetings, the Giants agreed with shortstop Willy Adames on a seven-year, $182 million contract. It was the largest deal in franchise history, usurping Posey's own franchise-record eight-year, $167 million contract extension. Posey's second offseason has been much more tranquil so far, at least from a player acquisition standpoint."
"This team's needs are the same now as they were in October, the top priority remaining pitching. The Giants will add starting pitchers at some point this winter, but they won't be breaking the bank to do so. Framber Valdez, Ranger Suárez and Tatsuya Imai remain unsigned going into the Winter Meetings, but Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reported that the Giants will not make the nine-figure investments necessary to sign Imai or any other top pitchers."
Buster Posey made a franchise-record signing last offseason by agreeing to a seven-year, $182 million contract for shortstop Willy Adames, eclipsing the previous record. The current offseason has been quieter on player moves while the Giants replaced manager Bob Melvin with Tony Vitello. Recent roster actions include signing Sam Hentges, claiming Reiver Sanmartin and Justin Dean, trading for Joey Wiemer, non-tendering Joey Lucchesi and Andrew Knizner, and trading Mason Black. Pitching remains the top priority, but ownership and the front office intend to avoid nine-figure, long-term starter contracts due to pitcher volatility and financial caution.
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