""Obviously, a tremendous amount of respect," Posey said. "It's interesting. When I was a player, I didn't consider Boch necessarily a friend. I don't think that's a bad thing because he had this reverence and respect that he demanded from his players. But now, post playing, I consider Boch a friend and somebody I know I can pick the phone up and call anytime and ask anything from him. That's where I'm at with him.""
"Posey told reporters on Wednesday morning that after speaking to Bochy a couple days ago, he doesn't "see us going that route" when discussing Bochy's candidacy for the position. The Giants' president of baseball operations said that finding a long-term manager played into the decision and that "the door is always open here for some sort of role." Aside from Bochy, Posey remained tight-lipped regarding other candidates."
Buster Posey will evaluate a wide list of managerial candidates to replace recently-fired Bob Melvin. Posey does not see Bruce Bochy as the route for the Giants' next manager after recent conversations. Finding a long-term manager influenced the decision while the door remains open for Bochy in some other role. Posey is keeping other candidates private, will speak with candidates this week, and declined to expand on whether NCAA coaches could be considered. The Giants will name a replacement who will be the third manager in four seasons if hired full-time.
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