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Max Scherzer, a longtime friend of Tony Vitello, shared why he believes his former coach will be successful at the major league level

Why Max Scherzer believes new Giants manager Tony Vitello 'absolutely' will excel at MLB level

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer, who played for Tony Vitello from 2004 to 2006, explained why the new San Francisco Giants manager will excel.

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 40m

🤖 Susan Slusser

Among those we spoke to for this story is Giants reliever Erik Miller, who played for Tony Vitello’s dad, Greg, in high school, and who has thoughts on the bullpen management issue:

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🤖 Susan Slusser

From me and @ShaynaRubin Tony Vitello’s obstacle in leap from NCAA to Giants? ‘You didn’t play our game at the pro level’ 🔗 via @sfchronicle

Tony Vitello’s obstacle in leap from NCAA to Giants? ‘You didn’t play our game at the pro level’

From Tennessee coach to San Francisco Giants manager, Tony Vitello faces a steep learning curve. Collegiate machismo and mastery of recruitment can go only so far in MLB.

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 1h

🤖 San Francisco Chronicle 🔁 by Susan Slusser

Update: Trump calls off planned federal immigration ‘surge’ in S.F.

Trump calls off planned federal ‘surge’ in S.F. but plans for Bay Area immigration crackdown unclear

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he called off the planned federal deployment to the city after speaking with Mayor Daniel Lurie.

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 1h

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Breaking: After a late-night phone call between President Trump and Mayor Daniel Lurie, the deployment of federal officers to SF is being called off, according to a statement from the mayor’s office.

📝: @kevinbtruong and @McLaughlinnews

Donald Trump pauses federal surge to San Francisco after call with Mayor Lurie

The president confirmed that a Wednesday night call with the mayor led to the breakthrough.

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 2h

🤖 Susan Slusser

From me and @ShaynaRubin Tony Vitello’s obstacle in leap from NCAA to Giants? ‘You didn’t play our game at the pro level’ 🔗 via @sfchronicle

Tony Vitello’s obstacle in leap from NCAA to Giants? ‘You didn’t play our game at the pro level’

From Tennessee coach to San Francisco Giants manager, Tony Vitello faces a steep learning curve. Collegiate machismo and mastery of recruitment can go only so far in MLB.

www.sfchronicle.com

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 2h

🤖 Susan Slusser

Just in from the @sfchronicle Lurie: Trump calling off federal deployment in S.F. 🔗 via @sfchronicle

Lurie: Trump calling off federal deployment in S.F.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Thursday morning that President Donald Trump gave assurances there would be no federal immigration action in the city.

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 4h

🤖 John Shea

The Giants are evolving in an unlikely way, and Tony Vitello is the face of change

The Giants are evolving in an unlikely way, and Tony Vitello is the face of change

A new era has arrived in San Francisco as Buster Posey continues to take risks in an effort to engineer a turnaround.

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 18h

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The Ace 🤝 The Skipper

Quote from Webb: “I think Tony will bring a ton of energy and passion to our team and organization. As players, we're all excited to see what he brings to S.F." - Logan Webb via @shaynarubin on X

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 18h

🤖 Tim Kawakami 🔁 by John Shea

Now THIS was good timing:

My "TK Show" conversation with Dave Flemming on the Giants' hiring of Tony Vitello --how Buster Posey got to this decision and what it tells us about this era.

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Sports Podcast · Updated Weekly · Tim Kawakami is one of the most respected sports writers in the nation and a leading voice in the Bay Area. With his wealth of connections, he lands top-notch guests ...

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 18h

🤖 San Francisco Chronicle 🔁 by Shayna Rubin

The San Francisco Giants have hired University of Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello to be their next manager, the team announced on Wednesday.

Giants hire Tennessee’s Tony Vitello as manager, his first pro baseball job

The San Francisco Giants have hired University of Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello to be their next manager, solidifying a bold choice by Buster Posey.

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 18h

🤖 Shayna Rubin

“You knew that when your hitter stepped in the box, they’d be facing MLB caliber pitching…. they were just going to bully you out of the ballpark.”

On Tony Vitello’s learning curve and pro style ball at Tennessee.

Tony Vitello’s obstacle in leap from NCAA to Giants? ‘You didn’t play our game at the pro level’

From Tennessee coach to San Francisco Giants manager, Tony Vitello faces a steep learning curve. Collegiate machismo and mastery of recruitment can go only so far in MLB.

www.sfchronicle.com

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 19h

🤖 Shayna Rubin

Logan Webb on the Tony Vitello hire: “I think Tony will bring a ton of energy and passion to our team and organization. As players we’re all excited to see what he brings to S.F.”

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 20h

🤖 Tim Kawakami 🔁 by John Shea

Tony Vitello’s huge presence fits this moment and Buster Posey’s imperative just about perfectly (and riskily)

5 thoughts on Buster Posey’s bold and risky hiring of Tony Vitello

Even though the Giants’ president of baseball operations was buttoned-down as a player, he’s a born gambler as a decision-maker.

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 20h

🤖 Susan Slusser

From @scottostler How I learned to stop worrying and love the Giants’ hire of Tony Vitello 🔗 via @sfchronicle

How I learned to stop worrying and love the Giants’ hire of Tony Vitello

OPINION: Buster Posey didn’t just think outside the box in hiring Tony Vitello to be the new manager of the San Francisco Giants — he’s thinking outside the warehouse where the boxes are...

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 22h

🤖 John Shea

New story on Tony Vitello: analyzing how he’ll be the Giants’ face of change based on his track record and words — “personality shouldn’t just be required. It’s kind of a requirement” — in a bid to better compete with the Dodgers and Padres:

The Giants are evolving in an unlikely way, and Tony Vitello is the face of change

A new era has arrived in San Francisco as Buster Posey continues to take risks in an effort to engineer a turnaround.

sfstandard.com

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 22h

🤖 Susan Slusser

From @mgafni Exclusive: Major federal immigration operation headed to San Francisco Bay Area 🔗 via @sfchronicle

Exclusive: Major federal immigration operation headed to San Francisco Bay Area

The Trump administration has dispatched more than 100 federal agents, including from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to Coast Guard Base Alameda and they’ll begin to arrive Thursday.

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 22h

🤖 Alex Pavlovic

"We look forward to the energy and direction he will bring along with the memories to be made."

Buster Posey is taking a massive swing with his biggest decision yet, but after four straight years around .500, maybe that's exactly what the Giants need:

Why Buster Posey is taking a massive swing by hiring Tony Vitello as the next Giants manager

Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants are taking a big gamble in hiring former Tennessee Volunteers coach Tony Vitello as the new manager.

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 23h

🤖 Susan Slusser

“and it's all due to Tony. It’s the house Tony built, for sure. We’re all saddened by it, because we think he's a terrific college coach, and he's done a remarkable job of making Tennessee a major factor. But I'm excited to see how he's going to do in the pros.”

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 23h

🤖 Susan Slusser

When I think of Tennessee baseball, I think of the great Phil Garner, so I called him. He’s a huge Tony Vitello fan and he’s gotten to know him some. “Tony brought Tennessee baseball into the 21st century,” he said. “They’re doing a huge renovation on the ballpark,

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 23h

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A snapshot of Tony Vitello’s impressive resume during his time at the collegiate level ⤵️

Poster graphic highlighting Vitello’s coaching accomplishments

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 23h

🤖 Justice delos Santos

“Tony is one of the brightest, most innovative, and most respected coaches in college baseball today. Throughout our search, Tony’s leadership, competitiveness, and commitment to developing players stood out."

SF Giants to hire Tennessee’s Tony Vitello as manager in unprecedented move

Tony Vitello will become the 18th manager since the Giants moved to San Francisco

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 1d

🤖 John Shea

“I can’t wait to get started and work to establish a culture that makes Giants faithful proud.”

In unprecedented move, Buster Posey hires Tennessee’s Tony Vitello to manage Giants

More on what’s next:

Tony Vitello to manage SF Giants, leaving Tennessee for Buster Posey

Posey’s choice to replace Bob Melvin has never worked in Major League Baseball, but won the College World Series in 2024.

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 1d

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OFFICIAL: It’s Tony Vitello time ✍️

Press release graphic featuring quotes from Posey and Vitello

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 1d

🤖 Susan Slusser

Jayce Tingler, who played at Missouri with Tony Vitello, tells me of the college-to-pro transition: “If there's a guy to do it, it's Tony. He’s super sharp, he's ultra competitive, he has a dynamic personality. You guys in the media are going to love him.”

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 1d

🤖 Shayna Rubin

Buster Posey on the Vitello hire: "Throughout our search, Tony’s leadership, competitiveness, and commitment to developing players stood out. His ability to build strong, cohesive teams and his passion for the game align perfectly with the values of our organization. We look

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