Multiple beat writers covering the San Francisco Giants are offering conflicting reports about Buster Posey's involvement in the Matt Chapman extension.

MM extension for third baseman Matt Chapman marked a departure from the organization's reluctance to commit to

Giants legend Buster Posey was integral in making sure that Matt Chapman signed a contract extension to stay in San Francisco.

After Sunday night's bombshell report about the San Francisco Giants, columnist Dave Tobener knows Buster Posey is running the team now.

Buster Posey was once a critical piece for the San Francisco Giants on the field and now the retired catcher is making his presence felt in a much

On the behalf of ownership, executive board member and three-time Giants World Series champion Buster Posey took over negotiations with Chapman himself as frustration grew over the "lack of immediate progress" between Zaidi and agent Scott Boras,

Giants' ownership identified extending Chapman as a priority. When negotiations stalled, Posey went to Chapman directly to come to a deal.

The Giants legend is getting more heavily involved in organizational business, apparently at the expense of team president Farhan Zaidi.