SS Willy Adames assigned to SOU North Division All-Stars. Brewer Fanatic wants you to develop your voice, find an audience, and we'll pay you to do it. Adames puts up better numbers both offensively and defensively than Trevor Story and is likely to beat his 6/140 contract with the Red Sox on the open market, which means the Brewers will have to beat that if they're going to sign him to an extension. 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Martinez (.346) and CLE Michael Brantley (.337)Made his major league debut on May 22 vs. BOSat 22 years, 262 days, became the youngest position player to make his major league debut for the Rays since Wil Myers on June 18, 2013 at BOS and youngest infielder since Reid Brignac on July 4, 2008 vs. KCbecame the youngest shortstop to homer in his major league debut since CHC Starlin Castro (20 years, 44 days) on May 7, 2010 at CINat the time, was the 3rd-youngest player in the AL, behind NYY Gleyber Torres and BOS Rafael DeversHomered off Chris Sale in his second career at-bat, becoming the fifth Ray to homer in his major league debut, following Brandon Guyer on May 6, 2011 at BAL, Elijah Dukes on April 2, 2007 at NYY, Delmon Young on Aug 29, 2006 at CWS and Brent Abernathy on June 25, 2001 at BOS also became the first player, Rays or visitor, to homer at Tropicana Field in his first career gameOn Aug 7 vs. BAL, hit a walk-off home run off Miguel Castro, becoming the fifth player in club history to hit one before his 23rd birthdayhe joined Jake Bauers (2018), Evan Longoria (2008), Delmon Young (2007) and Carl Crawford (twice in 2003)it was the fourth walk-off homer in Rays history by a shortstop, following Ben Zobrist (2012), Reid Brignac (2010) and Kevin Stocker (1998)Totaled 5 HR and 5 SB in Augustwas the third rookie in franchise history with at least 5 HR and 5 SB in a calendar month, joining Desmond Jennings in August 2011 and Damon Hollins in May 2005Played in 40 games for Triple-A Durham prior to his first recall, and another 24 games spanning two stints after his major league debutOn April 23 vs. Buffalo (Blue Jays), hit for the cycle in an 8-1 victoryit was his first career cycle, and the second for Durham since they became a Rays affiliate in 1998, joining Jos Guilln on April 22, 2000it was the 10th cycle in the history of the Rays organization, first since Evan Longoria for the Rays on Aug 1, 2017 at HOU, and the eighth by a Rays minor leaguer, first since Grant Kay on July 14, 2014 with Short-A Hudson Valley. Hes definitely not going to get the extension he wants right now. 6:36 pm ET. 2, the longest such streak of his careertotaled 10 hits in 17 ABPOSTSEASONStarted all 20 games at shortstophit .136 (8-for-59) with 13 BB, all unintentionalonly four players in major league history had more unintentional walks in a single postseason: FLA Gary Sheffield (20) in 1997, LAD Max Muncy (20) in 2020, BOS Mark Bellhorn (14) in 2004 and SF Barry Bonds (14) in 2002. Im always open to listen to what theyre thinking, and if its something thats good for both sides, Im open to it, Adames said. I let my agent handle that. I love it here, I feel good here, I feel comfortable here and I wish I could stay here the rest of my career.. The floor they'd be replacing with Woodruff might already be something around a 1.5-2 WAR starter. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. 9 spot, leading the majors in on-base pct. Id rather throw $50mil+ at Jackson Chourio. You're stacked at OF and if talented SS are growing left and right, that position could actually be one filled now vs blocked. 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. Theyve got so many arbitration cases. To see the rest of the Willy Adames' contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. No, the Brewers aren't 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 . These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. More importantly, though, there were those big deals that were handed out this winterto Swanson. Other positions seem to have a more reasonable spread of -/+ and 0 war.. CF WAR also seems to be inflated. By midseason, though, if they intend to keep pace with Machados and Bogaertss Padres, theyre going to be making calls. But he's having a great defensive season, fourth among. He might get a slight bump in his 2023 pay, the big raise he would see in 2024 anyway, and then most of the aforementioned money he could get in free agency. Also would help compensate for our current lack of high-ceiling pitching prospects in the upper minors. Would allow us to extend our starting pitching dominance as our young position player talent (Chourio, Frelick, Wiemer, Mitchell, Turang, etc.) Willy Adames, as good as he is, isn't quite in that category and wouldn't command that kind of salary, so they aren't great comps for him. Bref shows his WAR on his page right below(or above) his career WAR. Brought a spark to the team and is great with fans. Charlotte Stone Crabs placed SS Willy Adames on the 7-day disabled list. reviewingthebrew.com - David Gasper 5h. in Santiago, Dominican Republic Willy Adames was born in Santiago, Santiago. Next. Willy Adames Likely Staying Put. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | But to say were a better team without him is ridiculous to say the least. That said, I doubt anyone would take him, unless hes a throw in with Burnes or Woodruff and MKE eats 75% of the money left on his deal. Anyone who follows baseball seriously understands why Hader was traded. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? They dont seem overly committed to winning. As a famous baseball player, it is inevitable that his fans would want to know about his relationship, but he has not revealed his romantic life until now. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. And that's all good. What they dont really have, either on the MLB roster or in their system, is an excellent power-hitting shortstop. The Swanson deal likely sets a cap on Adames' contract. 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. If pitchers didnt inexplicably pitch around Yelich so much his obp would have been 5 points higher than his average. You're removing an entire trade team option and there is a lot of 2024 players turning FA. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. Who are the replacement level players? 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 In 2023, Adames will earn a base salary of $8,700,000, while carrying a total salary of $8,700,000. Certainly not more than one at a time. SS Willy Adames assigned to Tigres del Licey. I guess there's always the 3rd team route. Tampa Bay Rays optioned SS Willy Adames to Durham Bulls. January 19, 2023, 10:21 AM. Free Agent: 2025, More Willy Adames Pages at Baseball Reference, 2022 Brewers Willy Adames reiterated he would like to remain. The fan favorite will be back in Milwaukee for at least the 2023 season. Thats not to mention Adames, the person. at Use of any marks, trademarks, or logos on this website shall not constitute a sponsorship or endorsement by the trademark holder. 19 overall prospect in the minors following the season was the No. 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. It would be nice to keep the players that stand out. Maybe midway thru this next season if hes having a monster year he can leverage. Bogaerts Turner Swanson Correa! 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. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. By the Baseball Reference metric for wins above replacement, Willy Adames already boasts a 0.8 WAR with the Brewers, . Reports are preliminary. Left quad strain. What is your opinion based on? 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. Was the starting shortstop for the World team in the Futures Game in July at Petco Park. Wing is still with them, so you must be assuming a trade there. According to Baseball Reference, did not have a single plate appearance against a pitcher younger than him Named to the Rays Organizational All-Star Team by MLB.com Ranked by Baseball America as the No. I mean he's certainly good but in no way do I see him as a guy you pay up to hold on to. Trading Josh Hader last July was just one example of their ruthless fealty to value. Dream Champions presented by American Family Insurance, Access Guide for Guests with Disabilities. Please login to leave a reply. 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. Is it just me or does WAR seem broken for the SS position? Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Woodruff makes the Twins better but not a lot better. "Ultimately, this is just part of the process and we want to try to make deals that make both sides happy, right? SS Willy Adames assigned to FSL South Division All-Stars. 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. 1 prospect in the Rays or-ganization and the No. Willy has just too many holes in his play. I understand but if I was an MLB player the Brewers would be on my blacklist. Baseball reference is showing 0.0 WAR for him for some reason. Milwaukee Brewers sent SS Willy Adames on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds. Willy Adames - contract. 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. reviewingthebrew.com - David Gasper 10h. If you were going to demote Hader, then the decision to trade him was a slam dunk, imho. Adames was named Milwaukee's MVP for the second consecutive season, Woodruff won a career-high 13 games and Tellez hit a career-high and team-leading 35 home runs. If the Brewers are a fringe Wild Card contender when that time comes, Arnold is going to end up trading Adames. Display as a link instead, Woodruff will cost them quite a bit. section: | slug: brewers-willy-adames-settles-on-contract-with-milwaukee | sport: baseball | route: article_single_fantasy | The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience. 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. It's fair value based on BTV but I just don't see the Twins doing this for logistical reasons. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Please consider supporting local journalism by subscribing to the Journal Sentinel at jsonline.com/deal. Brice Turang is a utility player, at best. Adames was a 4+ WAR. Perhaps the Brewers would be willing to go extra years to lower the AAV of the contract. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. For the last three seasons, Willy Adames has been the Rays' everyday shortstop, and he enters 2021 with that same job locked up. "Deadlines always push people to draw their proverbial line in the sand," general manager Matt Arnold said. SS Willy Adames assigned to Bowling Green Hot Rods. "I can't get into details on specifics here with our process. Willy's on-base skills are really the only thing that scares me about him but they're pretty damned scary. I have methods and formulas I find much better. Thats a huge sum, for a player about whom there are still some reasonable questions. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Adames had elite barrel-rate metrics in 2022 and an above-average hard-hit ball rate, though . Like are there negative WAR everyday SS? Then again we traded Jean Segura away and didnt have a good SS til Adames in 21. So an example on a return I'd assume Woodruff as a Twins target and getting Lee Priellip 2nd rd pick, 1 of either Kirilloff(unlikely) or Jose Miranda(more likely). But I do think Adames has value in the clubhouse; his enthusiasm rubs off on teammates. I would have traded Hader now rather than at the last trade deadline so I hope Ruiz is worth it. Early Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Burnes filed at $10.75 million and the Brewers at $10.01. SS Willy Adames assigned to West Michigan Whitecaps from DSL Tigers. Last year, Adames had a 4.7 fWAR. David Stearns is stepping down as Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations after building the team into a consistent playoff contender. Lock him up. Data Provided By 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. SSs occupy over 1/4 of that group. I dont treat it as science at all. I will plan on Turang, Frelick and Chourio bolstering the offense over the next few years. All 112 starts came at shortstop. All rights reserved. Just fill out this form. On January 13, 2023, Adames agreed to a one-year, $8.7 million contract with the Brewers . Well the potential replacement players Bogaerts Turner Swanson Correa are pretty good. Read more on reviewingthebrew.com. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses. This team can be together for another few years, with the greatest responsibilities slowly migrating from the likes of. Based on this, I would estimate that an Adames contract extension would be around 6-7 years and somewhere between $145MM-$175MM. In a perfect world, the Brewers already would have been able to agree to a multi-year deal with either Burnes, Woodruff or Adames. It's easy to fall down the defensive ladder and incredibly hard to climb up it. Willy Adames has played for 2 teams; the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers. I used Burnes in BTV because I think their value for Woodruff is pretty broken. Exceeded rookie limits during 2018 season, 2023 Contract Status: Heres the thing: the Brewers have great pitching and very toolsy outfielders. Williams, who made $714,500. So the second half of last year was disappointing. Hes in his prime, and while he can do well in arbitration, if the Brewers can give him a realistic extension for both sides have at it. Detroit Tigers Traded LHP Drew Smyly and SS Willy Adames to Tampa Bay Rays; Tampa Bay Rays Traded LHP David Price to Detroit Tigers; Seattle Mariners Traded SS Nick Franklin to Tampa Bay Rays and Detroit Tigers Traded Austin Jackson to Seattle Mariners. They have toolsy outfielders to burn. My thoughts are that I really like him as a player. Of the 3 Burnes, Woodruff, and Adames, hes the most likely the team can afford. Extend him-career fizzles another bad contract on the books. If they trade away the one they have and dont get a similarly rare player in return, Arnold and his reshaped front office will have created a big and difficult job for themselves, rather than making anything easier. Born: In any Burnes/Wodruff/Adames trade you'll want at least 1 top 50 prospect. Does anyone really believe that Haders ERA of nearly 5 would have better for the Brewers than Williams sub-2.00 ERA? Find out more.