Milwaukee Brewers sent SS Willy Adames on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds. For example, an eight year, $160MM contract would put Adames at a $20MM AAV, which gives Adames the guaranteed money totals he would be seeking and keep his yearly salary reasonable for the Brewers to handle and still field a competitive team around him and Yelich. Extend Woody and Adames. Charlotte Stone Crabs activated SS Willy Adames from the 7-day disabled list. In effect, the deal that would bring Adames to the table down in Arizona right now is probably a nine-year contract. If there had been any lingering hope for a price drop on signing Willy Adames to a long-term deal, it disintegrated last week, when Manny Machado signed his 11-year, $350-million extension with the Padres. Brandon Woodruff and Willy Adames agree to 2023 contracts with the Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. I agree that Mitchell could end up ahead of Ruiz. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. Well the potential replacement players Bogaerts Turner Swanson Correa are pretty good. Willy Adames has noticed those prices too, and it seems he's admitting that he won't be staying with the Brewers beyond 2024 because of it. But to say were a better team without him is ridiculous to say the least. Both teams could improve in the short-term (Twins) and mid-term (Brewers) but I don't see either team being willing to make the trade for personnel reasons. This team can be together for another few years, with the greatest responsibilities slowly migrating from the likes of Christian Yelich and Corbin Burnes to those of Jackson Chourio and Aaron Ashby. The 28-year-old Richards has a 4.50 ERA . Batted .262 with 25 HR and 73 RBI in 140 games between Tampa Bay and Milwaukee..made 133 starts (131g at SS, 2g at DH)Set career highs in runs (77), doubles (32), HR (25), RBI (73), walks (57), total bases (239), extra-base hits (58), SLG (.481) and OPS (.818)Batted .197 (26-for-132) with five HR and 15 RBI in 41 games with Tampa BayMade 37 starts with the Rays, all at shortstopWas traded to Milwaukee with RHP Trevor Richards on 5/21 in exchange for RHP J.P. Feyereisen and RHP Drew RasmussenBatted .285 (104-for-365) with 20 HR and 58 RBI in 99 games with MilwaukeeMade 96 starts with the Brewers (94g at SS, 2g at DH)The Brewers went 74-44 (.627) after he arrived on 5/22 (were 21-23 prior)Was named Brewers Most Valuable Player and Top Newcomer as voted on by members of the Milwaukee Chapter of the BBWAABecame the third shortstop (4x) in franchise history to produce 4+ hits and 4+ RBI in a game as he went 4-for-5 with a run, double, HR and four RBI in a 6-5, 10-inning win on 5/27 vs. San Diego..Robin Yount (1978 and 1982) and J.J. Hardy (2005) are the only other Brewers shortstops to accomplish the featBecame the second player in franchise history to have three doubles and a home run in a game on 6/19 at Colorado..his two-run homer in the ninth inning won the game..Damian Miller (2006) is the only other Brewers player to accomplish the featBelted his third career grand slam in a 15-7 win on 6/30 vs. Chicago-NL off Tommy NanceWas named National League Player of the Week for 7/16-7/18 after batting .615 (8-for-13) with 2 HR and 7 RBI in CincinnatiWas on the 10-day injured list from 9/5-9/19 with a left quad strainBatted .294 (5-for-17) in the NLDS vs. Atlanta, starting all four games at shortstopSigned a one-year contract on 3/22/22, avoiding arbitration. Scanning just a few of those SS. Willy Rafael Luna Adames (born September 2, 1995) is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball . March 9, 2016 For that return I would have done the Hader trade. Brought a spark to the team and is great with fans. Reports are preliminary extension talks have even begun between the two sides. The same applies to Adames that Clevelands Dolan said regarding Lindor Enjoy him. So, if were going to extend anybody, it should really be Woodruff. His defense must have been horrific to put up good offensive numbers and have a WAR of 0.0. Willy Adames - 2022 Salary & Contract Willy Adames salary is $0 per year, including a $0 signing bonus. By the time Chourio is making real money, Yelich is off the books or close to it. Ranked by Baseball America as the No. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. I love watching him play the position. 15 HR)His first 9 HR came on the road, becoming the second player in franchise history to hit his first 9 HR of a season on the road, joining Gerald Williams (9) in 2000Hit .329/.403/.609 (53-for-161) with 11 HR out of the No. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Was the starting shortstop for the World team in the Futures Game in July at Petco Park. April 5, 2016: SS Willy Adames assigned to Montgomery Biscuits from Charlotte Stone Crabs. They probably wont go get one right away, preferring to let Miguel Rojas man the position. We'd have to fill the roster full of minimum wage guys just to field a team around Yelich and Adames. No, the Brewers arent using the Padres as their measuring stick, and no, Adames is not Machado, but remember, Adames had already been forthright and public about his awareness of big deals signed by free-agent infielders in recent years. If the Brewers are a fringe Wild Card contender when that time comes, Arnold is going to end up trading Adames. On March 22, 2022, Adames signed a $4.6 million contract with the Brewers, avoiding salary arbitration. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Follow Brewer Fanatic via Twitter, Facebook or email, By In 2023, Adames will earn a base salary of $8,700,000, while carrying a total salary of $8,700,000. Chourio, Wiemer, Frelick, Mitchell. New face of the franchise. Perhaps the Brewers would be willing to go extra years to lower the AAV of the contract. Many become decent players but MLB tends to expose enough chinks in a player's armor that they easily become unplayable at a premium position. 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You toss multiple 6-14M seasons on these guys over 7-8year time frame over a single 18-23M year SS. Fan morale is a small and insufficient reason to make this kind of investment, but at the moment, its a valid consideration for the club. Theres one more crucial reason why Adames needs to sign now, though, and its not a nine-figure contract. Hit .324/.407/.602 (35-for-108) with 6 HR and 20 RBI vs. LHP. Willy Adames, Milwaukee Brewers. Willy Adames Contract Details, Salaries, & Earnings | Spotrac If you look at the value tab on his B Ref page, theres a bunch of blank fields. Adames is hitting .197 with five homers and 15 RBIs in 41 games this year but had an .813 OPS last season while helping Tampa Bay reach the World Series. September 2, 1995 Would allow us to extend our starting pitching dominance as our young position player talent (Chourio, Frelick, Wiemer, Mitchell, Turang, etc.) It's fair value based on BTV but I just don't see the Twins doing this for logistical reasons. "That was the great outcome we had today with several of our players, which we're really happy about.". Curt Hogg and Lou Saldivar, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, settled with nine of 10 arbitration-eligible players, The Brewers also traded rightfielder Hunter Renfroe, Andrew McCutchen, designated hitter for the Milwaukee Brewers last year, signing with Pittsburgh Pirates, Addressing fans' questions about Milwaukee's off-season activity, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Willy Adames says winter extension talks with Brewers have been quiet Your link has been automatically embedded. There should be some instinctual stuff going on that says 31 HRs and good defense at SS is worth more than 0.0. (.278, 4th), on-base pct. First, they'd lose Miranda - a staple of the lineup going forward - and I'm not sure they're ready to trade Lee. "Never done, but we still are feeling good at the moment about all the work put in by our entire staff over the course of this offseason. Wing is still with them, so you must be assuming a trade there. And that's all good. . Adames' agents are likely to push for something similar to Swanson's contract, but he'll likely end up with something a little below that and the Brewers would obviously prefer to be on the lower end of this range. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Both Turner and Bogaerts signed 11 year contracts. Why the Brewers Need to Sign Willy Adames to an Extension Now, and What Next. But I do think Adames has value in the clubhouse; his enthusiasm rubs off on teammates. The Swanson contract of seven years and $177MM is likely to be the ceiling for a Willy Adames contract. Many thanks to him. It was a very good move. "We were thrilled to get the vast majority of these deals done where both sides are happy with the outcome, and certainly respect Corbin's stance on this as well.". Have you not seen the replacement players? Login Here. Honestly Id like to see them trade Wong and sign someone like Drury who can play anywhere in the infield. I driven all over America and Milwaukee is a top half MLB city for living easy. In his age-23 season, became the youngest Ray to hit 20 HR since Evan Longoria (33) in 2009all 20 HR came as a shortstop, passing Brad Miller (19) in 2016 for the club recordonly two other players as young as Adames hit at least 20 HR while playing shortstop: NYY Gleyber Torres (25) and SD Fernando Tats Jr. (22)His 152 games led the team and his 145 starts at shortstop were 4th-most in the AL behind OAK Marcus Semien (161), BOS Xander Bogaerts (153) and TEX Elvis Andrus (146)it was the 3rd-most in club history behind Julio Lugo (155) in 2005 and Yunel Escobar (149) in 2013Was errorless in 86 chances over his last 31 gamestotaled 12 Defensive Runs Saved, tied with OAK Marcus Semien and LAA Andrelton Simmons for most among AL shortstopsWas one of three Rays on the active roster for the entirety of the season, joining Charlie Morton and Tommy PhamHit .303/.375/.528 (82-for-271) with 15 HR in 77 games on the road and .204/.253/.304 (53- for-260) with 5 HR in 75 games at Tropicana Field75.0 pct. May 22, 2018 Brandon Woodruff and Willy Adames agree to 2023 contracts with the Brewers, while Corbin Burnes has yet to come to terms Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brandon Woodruff and Willy Adames agree. For Willy Adames, 2021 Could Be Make or Break in Tampa I was saying to myself who would actually want to stay with the Brewers but the guy is probably just looking to get a lot of money. Willy Adames profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Willy Adames - Milwaukee Brewers - news and analysis, statistics, game logs, depth charts, contracts, injuries Skip to main navigation There are 14 SS listed to start the season in top 50 ranks. Brewers Have Opened Contract Extension Talks With Willy Adames High left ankle sprain. I dont treat it as science at all. That needs to change, and it needs to be an Adames deal that changes it, and it needs to happen now, to protect the fans from Matt Arnold and Matt Arnold from himself. I mean he's certainly good but in no way do I see him as a guy you pay up to hold on to. They should have added more at deadline maybe but it would have been hard to pass on that trade return. A small market cannot afford to take that risk. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. A mistake signing til Yelichs contract is finished, leaves the team completely helpless. Who are the replacement level players? Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. 2 prospect in the Rays system and No. Something along the lines of Zack Wheeler and Luis Castillo, who were of similar age to Woodruff when they signed their deals, would be great for the Brewers. With the OF&C looking set for next 7seasons you squeeze even more at SS with Adames extension the trade options and quality of a return potentially. At the time of the trade, they almost had to make Williams the closer. #31 Brooks Lee 8th pick last year. Baseball reference is showing 0.0 WAR for him for some reason. If Chourio signs a deal, he'll be paid - at most - a few millions bucks a year for 3-ish years and then increasing from there. But considering the incredible contracts doled out to both starting pitchers and shortstops in particular this offseason, the chances of that scenario occurring likely diminished greatly. Willy Adames: The Brewers NL MVP candidate who deserved better More of just an example of what a trade can look like when you don't have a SS locked in for 6/7years at 17+Mil a season. Burnes also earned his second straight all-star nod while finishing seventh in balloting for the Cy Young Award in the National League. "We certainly don't want anyone to take any of these negotiations personally; we love these guys like crazy. I like Chourio and Frelick more but neither have proven themselves enough to be a sure thing either. The first few times, the numbers usually arent too far apart to really get down and dirty. Brice Turang is a utility player, at best. Matthew Trueblood MORE FROM BREWER FANATIC Already Subscribed? Thats not to mention Adames, the person. There is not another few years as you state. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. One of these days I'm just gonna make a full Adames highlight reel of great shortstop plays. "I can't get into details on specifics here with our process. "We just had to get through this gate, and we recognize that and it's just part of the process, and we'll continue to have conversations potentially going forward as well.". Minnesota has 2 top 50 SS. The Brewers likely would not hand out 11 years to Adames, which means he likely could see an AAV around the same $25-27MM range. section: | slug: brewers-willy-adames-settles-on-contract-with-milwaukee | sport: baseball | route: article_single_fantasy | Its irrelevant really if he has any trade value because he has a no trade clause. Thats just the reality of the teams way of doing business. Join our linker program. Extensions have also been part of the strategy, with Christian Yelichs seven-year, $188.5MM deal standing out as far and away the biggest contract in franchise history. More recent deals for Freddy Peralta and Aaron Ashby were much more modest, and looked to lock up some cost certainty on both pitchers earlier in their careers, whereas Yelich already had an NL MVP Award and an MVP runner-up on his resume at the time of his extension. Yelich was also playing on a previous extension signed back during his days as a member of the Marlins. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Ranking the top 10 MLB shortstops for 2023 - NBC Sports Boston They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. If pitchers didnt inexplicably pitch around Yelich so much his obp would have been 5 points higher than his average. Adames walk rate has fluctuated over the years, dipping to a below-average 7.9% in 2022. But, the biggest fix for Adames would be to correct some of the swing-and-miss in his game. Since making his MLB debut in 2018, only 31 qualified players in all of baseball have a higher strikeout rate than Adames 28.2% career number. This is the kind of stat that could give the Brewers some pause in deciding whether or not to extend Adames, if the teams payroll situation wasnt already an obstacle. Mitchell batted .320 in his brief stint last year. Started 15 hours ago, By Appeared in 54 games and made 51 starts, all at shortstop, in his second full season in the majorshit .319/.396/.596 (15-for-47) vs. LHP and .308/.449/.615 (12-for-39) with RISPLed the team and tied for 9th in the AL with 15 2Bled the majors with 14 2B through Sept. 2, but after that only had one in his last 18 gamesHis 74 SO were most on the team and 5th in the ALstruck out in 33 of 67 AB (49.3 pct.) Ever since arriving in Milwaukee in May 2021, Willy Adames has been an electric player for the Brewers and quickly put himself on the map for a contract extension. It's no wonder why he signed the second-most expensive free-agent contract this past offseason, which also marks the fifth-largest MLB contract of all time. Before Adames picked up the tab for the entire crowd at Dugout 54 for "Hot Stove and Cold Brews," this year's Brewers' winter fan event, the topic of a contract extension arose with the. Exceeded rookie limits during 2018 season, 2023 Contract Status: It's no wonder why he signed the second-most expensive free-agent contract this past offseason, which also marks the fifth-largest MLB contract of all time. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience. Tampa Bay Rays selected the contract of Willy Adames from Montgomery Biscuits. You can always move one of those players to second/third and make your defensive alignment even better should both prove to be capable at the more premium position. Data Provided By Thats just the reality of the teams way of doing business. They have to be right with whom they dish big $$ to next. On January 13, 2023, Adames agreed to a one-year, $8.7 million contract with the Brewers . He kind of reminds me of Javy Baez, who also had power, but struck out a lot and didnt walk much. The Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly opened contract extension talks with shortstop Willy Adames and Adames is looking to stay. As a Brewer fan, Im sure whatever they do will be wrong. Led the Southern League in runs and walksalso ranked among league leaders in doubles (3rd), extra-base hits (3rd), OBP (4th), SLG (5th) and total bases (3rd). Tampa Bay continues to sport one of the most flexible rosters in baseball, but there's no one on the 26-man roster currently who can handle shortstop regularly outside of him. Braves interested in case Dansby wanders? Its just that theyd have to guarantee 2024 in the process. As a Cards fan, I cant envision the Brewers NOT envisioning Adames as one of their core players. He might not have Adames power profile, but if Turangs glove is as good as advertised he should be a perfectly cromulent MLB SS at a fraction of the cost. Headlining that list was right-hander Brandon Woodruff ($10.8 million) and shortstop Willy Adames ($8.7 million), two of Milwaukees three highest-profile players not locked into long-term deals. Those are market-setters, and thanks to next winters thin free-agent crop, theyll still be the relevant comparison points if Adames is allowed to reach free agency. Willy Adames, Milwaukee Brewers. Dansby Swanson however, is a lot closer to the level of player that Adames is which makes his contract much more interesting to the Brewers. Left-hander Eric Lauer ($5.075 million), first baseman Rowdy Tellez ($4.95 million), infielder Luis Uras ($4.7 million), closer Devin Williams ($3.35 million) and utility men Keston Hiura ($2.2 million) and Abraham Toro ($1.25 million) also agreed to deals with the Brewers. of his homers came on the road, the highest rate in the AL (min. Love Willy and he is my favorite player on the team. On Thursday, catcher Victor Caratini ($2.8 million) and left-hander Hoby Milner ($1.025 million) were the first to agree to terms. Its possible the team could reduce the guaranteed money to the cowards side of $200 million, by getting the final year of the deal as a club option, but that might also require them to grant Adames an opt-out sometime during the deal. Willy Adames signed a 1 year / $8,700,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $8,700,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $8,700,000. Seriously TBJ who could replace Swanson at short? I would rather throw money at Frelick, Chourio, etc to try and get an extra year or two of free agency years out of them. Latest Brewers coverage from our writers Bump his salary from $8.7M this year to an even nine million and you can announce it as 8/160. $200mil for a guy who strikes out almost 30% of the time and failed to manage a .300 OBP last year? After posting an OPS of .883 over multiple levels in 2022, Frelick could be in the mix for an Opening Day role if he impresses during Spring Training! Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. If I am the owner, I will extend Burnes and Woodruff. More importantly, though, there were those big deals that were handed out this winterto Swanson, Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, and Xander Bogaerts, and to Machado. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR 4.4 15.5 AB 563 2064 H 134 527 HR 31 94 BA .238 .255 R 83 301 RBI 98 280 SB 8 25 OBP .298 .322 SLG .458 .448 OPS .756 Talks to kids while on deck. If you take the $30 mil a year spent on Wong, McCutcheon, and Renfroe and divide that between Tellez, Adames, and Woodruff you can extend all 3 to 5 year deals. I dont think they can extend all three with what they saved or might save. I think B Ref has an error right now for him because he has 4.7. Also, by disabling these cookies you will also disable banner ads served by Google Adsense on this website.. For more information about these items, view our complete privacy policy.Read More. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Brewers shortstop Willy Adames has been vocal about his desire to sign a long term contract extension with Milwaukee and stay here for the rest of . Charlotte Stone Crabs placed SS Willy Adames on the 7-day disabled list. Milwaukee entered the offseason with 18 arbitration-eligible players, second-most in the major leagues behind only the Tampa Bay Rays. I will plan on Turang, Frelick and Chourio bolstering the offense over the next few years. Extend him-career fizzles another bad contract on the books. Willy Adames was joined by Freddy Peralta, Garret Mitchell, Aaron Ashby, Owen Miller, Sal Frelick, Craig Counsell and Matt Arnold. I think the best thing for the Brewers would be if Yelich would find his stroke from 3 or 4 years ago before his knee injury and back problems. He obviously has flaws, as described in the article. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. You're removing an entire trade team option and there is a lot of 2024 players turning FA. Willy Adames is eligible for free agency after the 2024 season, but he has been vocal about wanting to keep playing with the Brewers. To that end, Adames told MLB.coms Adam McCalvy that the two sides have had conversations about a possible longer-term deal, and that I let them know that obviously I want to stay in Milwaukee. They acquired a catcher they hope will be an anchor in the middle of the diamond for years to come. Once his defense starts to decline, which it likely will within the first couple years or so of an extension, his overall value will drop significantly and we could end up with a situation even worse than Yelich. Willy Adames currently plays position Shortstop for Milwaukee Brewers in Major League Baseball, the senior baseball league in the United States. I guess there's always the 3rd team route. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. His current contract terms are 1 yr/$8.7M (23). Adames is a better offensive player than Swanson, but Swanson is a better defender. Both have speed as an asset. reviewingthebrew.com - David Gasper 10h. Please login to leave a reply. When you visit any web site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Realistically, the Brewers would want to extend Adames through his prime years. As an organization, I would never want to go through that process with a player. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Willy signed a one-year contract worth $4.6 million with the Brewers on 22 March 2022. (Age 22-262d, The Swanson deal likely sets a cap on Adames' contract. Willy has just too many holes in his play. David Stearns is stepping down as Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations after building the team into a consistent playoff contender. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses. All Rights Reserved. But if you cant find a buyer use one of the pitchers for a huge haul of prospects who are MLB ready with one at least ready catching candidate or outstanding 1st or 3rd baseman. Tampa Bay Rays optioned SS Willy Adames to Durham Bulls. Of the 3 Burnes, Woodruff, and Adames, hes the most likely the team can afford. He hit a slash line of .238/.298/.458 to go along with 134 hits and 98 RBI. Willy Adames Contract Details, Salaries, & Earnings | Spotrac At that point, the Williams/Hader decision drives everything. Clicking on the Brewers team page has him at 4.4. Adames had elite barrel-rate metrics in 2022 and an above-average hard-hit ball rate, though . If there had been any lingering hope for a price drop on signing Willy Adames to a long-term deal, it disintegrated last week, when Manny Machado signed his 11-year, $350-million extension with the Padres. But those last 2 can mean a lot of money for both sides. Brewers' shortstop Willy Adames wants to stay but still needs a contract. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. 6:36 pm ET. To see the rest of the Willy Adames' contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Due to the flaws in his game, I think he is someone the Brewers can afford to extend. Arb Eligible: 2024 I am a Cardinals fan, but I will gladly defend the Brewers desire to win. "Ultimately, this is just part of the process and we want to try to make deals that make both sides happy, right? After a strong showing in 2019 (20 home runs to go along with 3.9 WAR), the slick-fielding native of the . What is your opinion based on? 5 prospect in the ILthe publication also tabbed him as the Best Defensive Shortstop and Best Infield Arm in the IL in its Best Tools survey Ranked by Baseball America as the Best Defensive Infielder in the Rays organization for a fourth consecutive yearalso tabbed as the Best Infield Arm in the system. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners.