The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area [TK Show] A Conversation with Buster Posey
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Feb 17, 2026 
Buster Posey, former MLB catcher and now president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants, talks team building and roster strategy. He discusses Tony Vitello's hands-on approach and adding clubhouse edge. Conversations cover payroll planning, draft positioning, international signings, and patience developing prospects like Bryce Eldridge.
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Vitello Shows Hands-On Leadership
- Buster describes Tony Vitello mixing with players, taking ground balls, and hitting fungos in practice.
- He highlights Vitello's ability to hold a room and build camaraderie as a manager trait.
Channeling Competitive Fire
- Vitello's competitive fire fits with a clubhouse that should allow players to be themselves.
- Posey expects Vitello won't tamp down personality but will channel it productively.
Value Of A Contact Pest
- Harrison Bader provides edge and situational value as a contact-oriented threat in the lineup.
- Posey values players who extend at-bats and contribute defensively and situationally.
