Buster Posey

Spring training was supposed to start this week, and these would have been the hot topics as the Giants began their NL West title defense.

The lockout has presented a unique challenge for the famously prepared Kapler, but he's taking the time to try to improve his processes.

Will the Giants have a 2012 World Series reunion? Who were the best and worst Giants players to interview?

Money, of course, is at the heart of almost all baseball discussions these days, from championship repeats to labor talks.

Kevin Gausman may not sign until late in the offseason, but the right-hander is open to returning to the Giants on a long-term deal.

"Baseball is a vessel that can be used to create wonderful memories and impact people's lives, but ultimately it's not what defines you."

Posey's career wasn't defined by just the flashy postseason memories. Here are four underrated moments that exemplified his greatness.

There was a franchise without Buster Posey, and there was one with him, and those two franchises were radically, impossibly different.

Classic Posey: No long goodbye. No rocking-chair presentations. A great season. Figure out what's next. Then: It's over.

Posey will retire with three World Series rings, an NL MVP, an NL Rookie of the Year, two Comeback Player of the Year awards, and a .302 BA.

Starting pitching will be the Giants' priority this offseason, and they aren't likely to wait on Kris Bryant to make their big moves.

A controversial end to a memorable season left the Giants both questioning the umpires and looking forward to what their future holds.

Posey has caught more postseason shutouts than any catcher in major-league history. Will he catch another on Thursday?

It had been nine years since Posey hit an opposite-field home run at Oracle Park, but he picked the ideal time to do it again.

This group of Giants players wrecked every computerized simulation and rolled to one of the most dominant seasons in major league history.

The Giants fell behind early against their former ace but clawed back for a key win, thanks to a strong bullpen and Lamonte Wade Jr.

Camilo Doval should be the closer, Buster Posey could start every playoff game and concerns about matching up against left-handed starters.

The Giants have reached heights this season that nobody could have anticipated. "It's special," Buster Posey said in an on-field interview.