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Willy Adames reveals Buster Posey’s crucial impact in Giants free agency decision

Willy Adames agreed to a contract with the San Francisco Giants in MLB free agency this past offseason. The $182 million contract certainly played a role in his decision, but Adames also credited Giants’ president of baseball operations (and former All-Star catcher) Buster Posey.

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Offense finally breaks through against Rangers pitching

Willy Adames drove in the first Giants runs of the series in the 5th, and Patrick Bailey secured the first win By the 4th inning on Saturday, it felt a little like Friday’s game was repeating itself.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 25

Slug-Starved Brewers 'Clearly Miss' Former 'Team Leader,' Says MLB Writer

The Milwaukee Brewers aren’t slugging like they should be, but to attribute those struggles to Willy Adames’s absence would be a misguided and useless exercise.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Willy Adames hilariously breaks Freddy Peralta’s heat with ‘bestie’ reveal

Willy Adames may be off to a slow start with the San Francisco Giants, but his energy and personality haven’t missed a beat — especially when it comes to facing his old friends.

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Ex-Brewers Star Calls Milwaukee's Offseason 'Shocking'

When the Milwaukee Brewers entered this past offseason, it seemed like there could be changes on the way. The biggest potential change seemed like it would be at shortstop.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 21

'I Hope He Stinks These Next 4 Games;' Milwaukee Brewers Slugger Breaks Silence on Facing Willy Adames for 1st Time This Season

One of the least surprising developments of this past MLB offseason was Willy Adames leaving the Milwaukee Brewers in free agency. Even going into the 2024 season, everyone around baseball, and especially in the Brewers fanbase, knew that he was entering his final season with the team.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 21

Brewers to see familiar face in series vs. Willy Adames, Giants

The Milwaukee Brewers will get a chance to visit an old pal when they open a four-game road series against Willy Adames and the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 18

Offense is Least Concerning Thing About Slow Start of San Francisco Giants Star

One of the goals Buster Posey had when he took over as president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants was to infuse some power into the lineup.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 18

Former Brewers Star Infielder Given 'Bad' Grade By MLB Writer

A former Milwaukee Brewers star infielder isn’t making a strong first impression with his new team. Milwaukee lost two major pieces last offseason when Devin Williams got traded to the New York Yankees and Willy Adames joined the San Francisco Giants in free agency.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 18

San Francisco Giants Farm System Was Concerningly Ranked Worst In Baseball

The San Francisco Giants are off to a strong start to the season, but sustaining future success will have to be on the mind of their new president of baseball operations.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 16

One Reason San Francisco Giants' Slumping Superstar Can Turn Things Around Quickly

The San Francisco Giants have been the talk of the baseball world early in the 2025 regular season because of their hot start. They are 12-5 out of the gate, but have the unfortunate luck of being stuck in the National League West, where the San Diego Padres have been even better at 14-4 and the Los Angeles Dodgers are 13-6.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 15

MLB Writer Expresses Panic About 'Ice-Cold' Ex-Brewers $182 Million Star

The San Francisco Giants experienced a breakthrough moment on Monday night during their 10-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 15

Watch: Marquee Offseason Signing Belts First Homer With San Francisco Giants

It took him a few weeks, but Willy Adames finally has his first home run as a member of the San Francisco Giants. There's a lot of pressure on Adames to perform this year after signing a seven-year, $182 million contract with the Giants over the offseason -- the largest free-agent deal in franchise history.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 14

Yankees Came Close To Signing Ex-Brewers Star: 'Timeline Didn't Work'

Many Milwaukee Brewers fans were sad to see star shortstop Willy Adames join the San Francisco Giants this past offseason, but a new report reveals that Adames nearly didn’t end up in San Fran.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 13

Should San Francisco Giants Fans Panic Over New Star's Early Slump?

When Buster Posey took the reins of the San Francisco Giants organization this offseason, he got right to work on putting some old narratives to bed and shaping the team to suit his vision.

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Giants Gold Glover Reveals He Was Almost a Yankee this Winter

Willy Adames could picture himself in pinstripes and manning the same left-side infield as his childhood idol did. It came soooo close to happening. Before the Giants locked him in with a seven-year, $182 million deal in early December, the shortstop was deep in talks with the Yankees, Dan Martin of the New York Post reported on Sunday.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 11

San Francisco Giants Star's Improved Health Sparking Massive Rebound

The San Francisco Giants are off to an excellent start, and a lot of credit has to go to their improved lineup. Coming into the season, the Giants' lineup

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 11

Superstar Reveals Main X Factor in Historic San Francisco Giants Signing

After years of missing out on big-name free agents, the San Francisco Giants finally landed one last offseason in Willy Adames. The star shortstop inked the largest free-agent deal in franchise history, signing for seven years and $182 million.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 9

Were San Francisco Giants 'Overlooked' Coming Into This Season?

The San Francisco Giants are off to a fantastic start, and that might be a bit of a surprise. Coming into the season, the Giants weren’t expected to be

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 5

Willy Adames plays hero in epic Giants home debut

If there was any doubt about Willy Adames’ fit with the San Francisco Giants, he erased it in unforgettable fashion on Friday afternoon. In his Oracle Park debut, the newly signed shortstop delivered a two-out, two-run walk-off single in the 11th inning to cap a wild 10-9 win over the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 4

Giants outlast Mariners 10-9 in 11-inning tussle

Willy Adames lined a two-out, two-run, walk-off single in the 11th inning to rally the San Francisco Giants to a 10-9 victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Friday afternoon.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / February 10

Brewers Could Face Major Shortstop Decision After Adames Departure

After a challenging offseason, the Milwaukee Brewers face a critical decision as they enter the 2025 season: who will step into the shortstop role? The departure of Willy Adames to the San Francisco Giants left a substantial void in both the lineup and the clubhouse, as Adames was both their best hitter but also a key leader.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8

Willy Adames’ big contract with Giants has one interesting clause

The San Francisco Giants are in it for the long haul with new big-money signing Willy Adames. Robert Murray of FanSided reported on Sunday that there is one interesting component of the shortstop Adames’ new deal with the Giants — it comes with a full no-trade clause.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 7

Reports: SS Willy Adames agrees to seven-year, $182M deal with Giants

Free agent shortstop Willy Adames agreed to a seven-year, $182 million contract with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, according to multiple sources.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 7

Giants sign infielder to biggest deal in franchise history

The first major free agent domino of the MLB offseason has fallen, and it is not Juan Soto.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 7

Giants upgrade lineup, sign star SS to record-setting deal

Giants upgrade lineup by signing top free-agent SS to record-setting deal

He posted career highs in homers, doubles, steals and RBI (112) in his final season in Milwaukee.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 7

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