Newly signed Large Willy Adames is already out on the recruiting path in hopes of luring one among his former teammates to hitch him in San Francisco.
The 29-year-old shortstop, who simply signed a seven-year, $182 million contract final week, mentioned in his introductory press convention that he would do his half in making an attempt to recruit his former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes to the Giants and it feels like he has adopted by.
On KNBR 680’s “Murph & Markus” present Monday, Adames mentioned he has contacted the free-agent pitcher in an effort to steer him to hitch the workforce.
“I hope we can make that happen because that would be an incredible addition to the team. I think when you have a guy like Corbin on this team, that’s like a 99% (chance) that you’re winning that day,” Adames mentioned.
“That’s a guy that I love to play for, I love to play defense for him and he’s one of the most competitive guys that I ever played with. If we could add him to the team, obviously it would be an insane move but you know, we’re hoping and we’re doing our part in every department, so hopefully we can make it happen.”
As for a way he felt in regards to the recruitment pitch, Adames mentioned, “It went really, really positive. I think that’s the only thing I can say right now, but it went really, really positive.”
Burnes, 30, is without doubt one of the finest free brokers available on the market. The Saint Mary’s alum continues to be one of many sport’s high pitchers as he has made 4 consecutive All-Star appearances and gained the Cy Younger in 2021.
He was traded from Milwaukee to the Baltimore Orioles in February, making 32 begins. He completed the 12 months with 181 strikeouts and pitching to a 2.92 ERA whereas going 15-9.
Adames and Burns had been teammates for 3 seasons the place they helped the Brewers win the NL Central and make it to the NLDS the place they finally fell to the eventual World Collection champion Atlanta Braves.
Adames mentioned he’s already getting antiquated with the Bay Space and felt the love from the followers final week when he was on the town for his introduction.
“The way they treated me that week, they made me feel special and that, for me, is the best thing ever,” he mentioned. “When you go somewhere that is going to be your home for the next seven and who knows if I just stay there for the rest of my life, the way that they showed me love, it was impressive and it was special for me and my family.”
