In hindsight, Bruce Bochy retiring in 2019 could not have been more perfect. Sure, it felt a tiny bit awkward, as we all wondered whether he was retiring by choice, retiring to be a company man, or getting fired in style.
But it was perfect. The Giants outperformed expectations, and had a mildly competitive season. Madison Bumgarner was there. And the skipper got to tip his cap to the home fans in a ceremony with nearly every memorable Giant from the last 13 years.
Can you imagine if Bochy had tried to stick around for a year or two?