Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is one of those who will miss seeing a top super star wear a Brewers outfit. Murphy recently gave Adames a solid endorsement when the San Francisco Giants supposedly signed him. Murphy, who had previously stated that he did not anticipate the veteran shortstop to return to the Brewers next season, shed light on what Adames contributes to the table.
The Brewers often trade players before they reach free agency to increase their worth, and despite Adames’ struggles at the plate last season, there was trade interest in him this winter. Milwaukee elected to keep him while knowing he will leave for free agency after 2024. They attempted to negotiate a long-term extension but were unable to achieve an agreement.
If Adames passes his physical, the Brewers will earn a compensatory draft selection after rejecting a qualifying offer earlier this offseason. Giants fans may be anxious until it happens. Murphy’s statements highlight the type of guy that the Giants are getting. During Adames’ tenure in Milwaukee, the Brewers made the playoffs three out of four years, including 2024, Murphy’s first year as manager, when they won 93 games but were defeated by the New York Mets in the Wild Card series.
Adames has proven himself in crucial circumstances, albeit his playoff career, primarily with the Tampa Bay Rays, has been up and down. He went 4-for-7 in the 2023 Wild Card round against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
As Murphy points out, Adames is also a leader, a sentiment shared by Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, who emphasized his beneficial impact on and off the field. Adames, like Logan Webb and Matt Chapman, appears to be a fast rising star in San Francisco. While the Giants still have work to do this offseason, they appear to be acquiring a highly rated and competent player.
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