Giants to bring in former Major League relief pitcher Jesse Chavez to serve as the team's bullpen coach under Tony Vitello

The San Francisco Giants made a handful of notable moves on the coaching staff and in the front office. The club announced the hirings of former big leaguers Javier López and Curt Casali as front office advisors.

Former Cincinnati Reds catcher Curt Casali retired earlier this season and took a job with the team's front office. On Friday, it was reported that Casali has taken a position on Buster Posey's staff with the San Francisco Giants. He will be a special advisor in San Francisco's front office.

Vice president of baseball analytics Paul Bien has also been promoted to assistant general manager of baseball analytics

New San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello has personal connections to a current free agent headed for the Hall of Fame.

On the cusp of MLB’s annual Winter Meetings, the Giants agreed with shortstop Willy Adames on a seven-year, $182 million contract. It was the largest deal in franchise history, usurping Posey’s own franchise-record eight-year, $167 million contract extension.

President of baseball operations Buster Posey is bringing two of his former Giants teammates back to the organization in new front-office roles. Curt Casali and Javier López are returning to San Francisco as advisors to baseball operations,

Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report predicted the San Francisco Giants to sign Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez in free agency.

The Giants have said they aren't spending at the top of the free agent market so trades are their most likely avenue for improving.

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