The San Francisco Giants competed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for two top free agents last winter: Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
It didn't work out for them, as they watched their National League West rival sign both players and win the 2024 World Series. Another free-agent battle between both clubs could be brewing this offseason for shortstop Willy Adames.
Can new president of baseball operations Buster Posey convince the 29-year-old that landing by the Bay is better than heading to Hollywood?
Adames is one of the top overall players and the best shortstop available on the open market. He's set himself up for a nice payday after having a terrific 2024 with the Milwaukee Brewers.
The shortstop played 161 games while setting career-high marks in home runs (32), doubles (33), RBI (112) and runs scored (93). His market could also be a little wider than originally expected since he's open to switching positions for the best fit.
Both the Giants and Dodgers could use an everyday shortstop in 2025. Who has the better shot at landing Adames? A group of 52 voters from MLB.com shared predictions on where top Major League Baseball free agents could be headed. Of those asked, 37% say he'll land with the Giants. Los Angeles came in second with 29% of votes.
Adames is expected to sign a deal worth more than $100 million wherever he winds up this winter. But if multiple teams end up engaging in a bidding war for his services, it could approach $200 million. MLB Trade Rumors is predicting a six-year, $160 million guarantee for the shortstop.
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