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SF Giants: Don't expect Joey Bart to replace Buster Posey
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Photos: A look at Buster Posey's Giants career from 2009 to 2021
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Buster Posey considers opting out of San Francisco Giants season - McCovey Chronicles
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Buster Posey's Career Was Short But Elite. Will It Land Him In The Hall Of Fame?
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The Hall of Fame case for Giants icon Buster Posey
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SF Giants' Buster Posey opts out of 2020 pandemic-shortened baseball season
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Buster Posey opts out of 2020 MLB season, Rodriguez, Thomas & Rosenthal react to decision
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As Posey opts out, Giants begin new era under Gabe Kapler
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Buster Posey is back behind plate after opting out in 2020 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Giants' Buster Posey opts out of MLB season after he and his wife adopt newborn twins - The Washington Post
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These 25 Players Opted Out Of MLB In 2020. How Are They Doing In 2021?
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Buster Posey announces retirement
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What are the Giants' options at catcher now that Buster Posey isn't playing? - The Athletic
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Nevius: Posey's surprise retirement is understated, typical Buster
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Buster Posey announces retirement