The San Francisco Giants hired former manager Bruce Bochy as a special advisor to baseball operations on Monday, six years after he last managed the National League West club.

Bochy, 70, was considered a candidate to fill the team's vacant manager position this offseason, but that role went to Tennessee's Tony Vitello.

"Having Boch back in the organization means a great deal to all of us," Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said in a statement. "His experience, leadership and feel for the game are unmatched, and his perspective will be invaluable as we continue building towards sustained success."

In 28 seasons as a major league manager, Bochy served 13 of those with the Giants from 2007-19. He guided the team to World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014.

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