Tag: Willy Adames

Willy Adames Signs Seven-Year Deal With Giants

Willy Adames and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement on a seven-year, $182 million dollar contract pending physical, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. It is the largest deal in Giants history and third largest contract for a Dominican-born player. Adames, 29, had a career year with the Brewers in 2024, hitting .251/.331/.462 with 32 home runs and 112 RBI. Adames also managed to steal 21...

Free Agent Profile: Pete Alonso, 1B

Pete Alonso, 1B Position: 1B B/T: R/R Age: 29 (12/07/1994) 2024 Traditional Stats: 608 PA, .240/.329/.459/.788, 146 H, 34 HR, 88 RBI 2024 Advanced Stats: 122 WRC+, 24.7 SO%, 10.1 BB%, .276 BABIP, .345 xwOBA, 2.1 fWAR, 2.6 bWAR, -9 OAA Rundown Pete Alonso. The Polar Bear. One of the great power hitters in the league, and a great teammate. What else is there to say about him? His work has done...

Astros Showing Interest in Willy Adames

Updated Post – Nov. 18 Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports the Astros have shown interest in free agent infielder Willy Adames. Much like if the Mets signed Adames, the long-time shortstop would play third base with the Astros. Adames, 29, set career-highs with 33 doubles, 32 home runs, 112 RBIs and 21 stolen bases in a career-high 161 games for the Brewers this season. Updated Post –...

Morning Briefing: ESPN Announces Opening Day Doubleheader

Good morning, Mets fans! While the hot stove is currently buried in 10 feet of snow, MLB has announced some news regarding 2025 Opening Day. On March 27, which will be MLB Opening Day, ESPN will have extra coverage, as they’ll be showcasing a doubleheader to kick off the season. The two World Series representatives will be in action; the first game will be the Milwaukee Brewers taking on...

Free Agent Profile: Willy Adames, SS

Position: SS/INF B/T: R/R Age: 29 (09/02/1995) 2024 Traditional Stats: 161 G, 610 AB, .251/.331/.462/.794, 32 HR, 112 RBI, 153 H 2024 Advanced Stats: 118 OPS+, 3.1 WAR, 10.8 BB%, 25.1 K%, 40.5 HardHit%, .297 BABIP Rundown The Brewers in 2024 shocked everyone, and at the helm of this unsuspected success was Willy Adames. Leading the ‘Brew Crew’ to the wildcard, Adames had done wonders...

Morning Briefing: Hal Steinbrenner Sets Meeting With Juan Soto

Good morning, Mets fans! Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner is expected to meet with superstar free agent Juan Soto and agent Scott Boras in southern California in the near future. This comes after the news that Steve Cohen is flying out to meet with the two next week as he attempts to court Soto to the Mets. Soto is undoubtedly one of the most coveted free...

Morning Briefing: Boras Holds Court on Clients

Good morning, Mets fans! Scott Boras had his annual appearance where he fielded questions from reporters on his clients during this free agency period, and the Boras zingers were out in full force. While the super agent made sure to pump up his clients, there were a lot of Mets related reports to come from his rebuttals. One being on Juan Soto, as Boras mentioned that Soto will go through a...

Five Keys for the Mets Against the Brewers

With Hurricane Helene making its way through Atlanta, the New York Mets now shift their focus to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers in a three-game weekend series. It is crunch time for New York, who still control their own destiny, but have an opportunity to gain ground before returning to Atlanta on Monday for a doubleheader. This is a completely different Mets team than the last time they faced...

The Mets Who Are The Most Deserving Of An All-Star Appearance

All-Star balloting for the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas is well underway. The full All-Star teams are not set to be revealed until Sunday, July 7 at 5:30 pm ET on ESPN. Despite the Mets not faring well in the first phase of the All-Star balloting, which players from the orange and blue do indeed deserve a nod the most? Francisco Lindor Francisco Lindor’s...

Analyzing Francisco Lindor’s Competition In Capturing A Third Gold Glove

New York Mets’ superstar shortstop had another terrific season in 2022. Francisco Lindor slashed .254/.336/.470, good for a superb .806 OPS. The highest of his career since 2019. He also belted 30 home runs to go along with 98 RBIs and 108 runs (second-highest of his career). Not to mention, he also stole 31 bases, giving him his first 30-30 season of his career and becoming only the...

Tylor Megill Continues Solid Start To MLB Career Against Brewers

The New York Mets (44-37) sent Tylor Megill to the mound to oppose Milwaukee Brewers (51-35) ace Brandon Woodruff, as the two first-place teams opened a three-game series at Citi Field on Monday. The 25-year-old Megill came into the game after having been praised by manager Luis Rojas for his first two MLB starts. However, he had a difficult challenge to face in his third MLB start. He was...

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