WHY WINN WAS HIRED AS VP OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT BY POSEY AND GIANTS

Since taking over as president of baseball operations last month, Buster Posey often mentioned how important it will be for the Giants to return to their homegrown roots. On Thursday, Posey reiterated that commitment by adding a new leader for his player development department.

Former Giants outfielder Randy Winn was hired as the organization's vice president of player development, a new role that puts him in charge of Giants minor leaguers and the organization's efforts to return to the days when contributors regularly were coming from within.

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