It was almost exactly a year ago that Buster Posey channeled his inner Nuke LaLoosh and announced his presence as president of baseball operations with authority.

On the cusp of MLB’s annual Winter Meetings, the Giants agreed with shortstop Willy Adames on a seven-year, $182 million contract. It was the largest deal in franchise history, usurping Posey’s own franchise-record eight-year, $167 million contract extension.

Posey’s second offseason has been much more tranquil so far, at least from a player acquisition standpoint.

The Giants shook up their managerial ranks by firing Bob Melvin and hiring Tony Vitello, but their 40-man roster additions consist of left-handers Sam Hentges (signing) and Reiver Sanmartin (waivers) and outfielders Joey Wiemer (trade) and Justin Dean (waivers). Lef

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