Surrounded by his parents and other family and friends, Willy Adames was formally introduced and welcomed at Oracle Park after signing a seven-year, $182 million contract.
“Hopefully, we can win some championships, like you did,” Adames said, turning to Posey. “That’s one of the main reasons I’m here.”
It was the first major, splashy move made by Buster Posey since becoming President of Baseball Operations in late September.
«I read that [el ex manager de Adames] “Craig Counsell said he is a ‘unique connecter of people,’” Posey said. «That really impacted me, because I believe that to win championships, you have to have personalities like Willy, who are able to identify with everyone in the locker room, and not just with the players.
When Adames accepted the contract to join San Francisco, it was the largest in Giants history, eclipsing nothing less than the nine-year, $167 million extension Posey signed in 2013.
«I heard from several people that Willy treats everyone with the utmost respect. “He plays with energy, he plays with joy and I know our fans will be thrilled to see him compete every day.”
Adames didn’t hesitate to also offer new boss Buster Posey an idea: He plans to win some championships with the Giants just like the catcher-turned-executive did here.
“This is a baseball town,” Posey said. «This city wants great players. He wants great teams. I was lucky to be part of some of those great teams alongside great players. And all is right in the world when the Giants play good baseball, in my opinion.
He put on an orange and black jersey for the first time with the number 2 on the back (the same number worn by Derek Jeter, whom Adames said was his idol) and the new Giants shortstop expressed his confidence in Posey’s vision. for the Giants, which was a big part of the reason I wanted to come to San Francisco.
Adames hopes a winning era of Giants baseball can help change that perception, and Posey has seen firsthand how championships can affect the City by the Bay.
Out of roster
The Rangers claimed Roansy Contreras off waivers on Oct. 31, but he will now be kicked off the 40-man roster before he releases a pitch.
He could still compete for a roster spot in spring training, although it seems unlikely he will play in a baseball game.