The team has had to say goodbye to legends like Hank Greenwald, Willie McCovey, Frank Robinson and Peter Magowan. They began the off-season firing long time front office executive Bobby Evans, who after a brilliant career under Brian Sabean that led to three World Championships, was let go in September.
And, their new front office leader has struggled to add talent, as everyone from Bryce Harper to Carlos Gonzalez has turned them down.In the midst of all of this, Larry Baer may have been the toughest news to receive.