SAN FRANCISCO — So, what now?

The Giants failed to make the playoffs in Buster Posey’s first season as president of baseball operations, then kicked off their offseason on Monday by firing manager Bob Melvin. Despite an underwhelming — yet far from uneventful — year where they finished .500, the team’s leaders expressed optimism when looking to next year.

“Buster is going to do whatever it takes to put this team in the best position to go out there and have the best team.” said shortstop Willy Adames, who became the first Giant to hit 30 homers in a single season since Barry Bonds. “I feel like the guys that are here are going to work hard to be better next year, including myself.”

“There’s a core to build around,” said starter Logan Webb. “I think we’re all excited. We’re all very disa

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