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Buster Posey returns to SF Giants as member of ownership group

Buster Posey becomes part-owner of the Giants
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SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco Giants legend now has a new title: Part-owner.

Buster Posey, the three-time World Series champion catcher and 7-time All-Star became a member of the Giants' ownership group, the team officially announced on Wednesday.

The Giants say this marks the first time a former player has joined the organization as a principal partner and member of the board of directors.

Posey retired last season and played his whole career with San Francisco.

The 35-year-old had said he wanted to stay involved in the organization. Now he's the youngest partner in the ownership group.

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