Friends, we gather here today to mourn the passing of the "Break-Even Ball" era of the San Francisco Giants. It lasted the better part of a decade, a disenfranchising malaise of sound financial decisions and bore-inducing transactions designed to make the most fiscal sense for Giants ownership at the expense of the on-field product.

First-year president of baseball operations Buster Posey tried patience and positive reinforcement, but as the Giants’ offensive struggles reached their third week unabated, it was undeniable that San Francisco’s clubhouse had become just a bit too comfortable with not scoring runs.

The San Francisco Giants just made the first big trade of 2025, and they're hoping he's the key that finally unlocks their dormant offense.