Overview

• The Yankees showed strong interest in Willy Adames last offseason, including a promising Zoom call with manager Aaron Boone.
• Adames signed a seven-year, $182 million contract with the San Francisco Giants in December 2024 after the Yankees failed to commit in time.
• The Yankees' focus on pursuing Juan Soto, who ultimately signed with the Mets, prevented them from finalizing a deal with Adames.
• Fans have expressed frustration over the Yankees' decision, citing ongoing infield issues as a result of missing out on Adames.
• Adames, a lifelong admirer of Derek Jeter, expressed initial enthusiasm for joining the Yankees but prioritized securing a deal before Christmas.