WILLY ADAMES APPEARS TO BE HEADED TO SAN FRANCISCO

Jeff Passan at ESPN broke the news, and we’re still processing it: Willy Adames is heading to the San Francisco Giants on a seven-year, $182 million deal, the biggest in their history. Yes, Giants fans, your team just made it rain! The deal is pending a physical but barring some wild twist, like Adames growing a second head, it’s happening.

Adames, 29, earned every penny after a stellar 2024 where he belted 32 home runs, drove in 112 RBIs, and played an MLB-leading 161 games at shortstop. Sure, his .251/.331/.462 slash line wasn’t exactly Soto-esque, but let’s face it, that kind of consistency is why San Francisco decided to open their vault.

Meanwhile, over in the Bronx, we’re left wondering if this could be a sign of things to come—and not in a good way. Adames was reportedly the backup plan if the Yankees somehow couldn’t land Juan Soto. Now, with Adames off the board, it’s Soto or bust. Brian Cashman, this is your official reminder: DO NOT bust.

Congratulations to the Giants on their shiny new shortstop, but us Yankee fans can’t help but feel like we’re watching everyone else play Monopoly with stacks of cash while we’re over here collecting $200 and calling it a win. If we lose out on both Adames and Soto, you’ll find us over at Bleeding Yankee Blue starting a support group.

For now, tip your cap to Adames on his well-deserved payday—and Yankees, get it done with Soto. No excuses.