Rumor: Adames Unlikely to Be Traded, Possibly in Extension Talks with Brewers

[Brock Beauchamp]

There were rumors swirling that the Brewers might be open to dealing Adames this winter but based on a few things we've heard recently, that's now unlikely. While that's good news for Brewers fans, the reason behind it is possibly even more appealing: apparently, Adames and the Brewers may be discussing an extension.

Adames took a step backward offensively in 2022; after posting a 126 and 120 wRC+ in 2020 and 2021, his batting average dropped about 30 points and his wRC+ fell below 110 while his on-base percentage dropped below .300. With batting averages dropping like a stone across MLB the past several seasons, it's hard to get a read on whether Adames' performance drop was a one-year aberration or what to expect going forward.

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[Brock Beauchamp]

Frankly, I'm not all that interested in extending Adames. Maybe it's recency bias but his OBP dropping under .300 scares me a lot. I'm getting Javy Baez vibes, which I really don't like.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Frankly, I'm not all that interested in extending Adames. Maybe it's recency bias but his OBP dropping under .300 scares me a lot. I'm getting Javy Baez vibes, which I really don't like.

[pitchleague]

I would agree with you on that, Brock.

Defensively, he’s still very good.  And, clearly, the power is there.  But a good batting eye is not.  He seems, to me, to have turned into another “all or nothing” hitter, and that’s just something the Brewers don’t need.  I wish he would change his hitting style back to what brought him better success at the plate.  Patience and a good eye to just take an (more than) occasional walk would be nice, too.

Now, if turns out to be some extraordinarily team-friendly deal, I might be okay with it.

[pitchleague]

I would agree with you on that, Brock.

Defensively, he’s still very good.  And, clearly, the power is there.  But a good batting eye is not.  He seems, to me, to have turned into another “all or nothing” hitter, and that’s just something the Brewers don’t need.  I wish he would change his hitting style back to what brought him better success at the plate.  Patience and a good eye to just take an (more than) occasional walk would be nice, too.

Now, if turns out to be some extraordinarily team-friendly deal, I might be okay with it.

[Outlander]

Good to hear, would certainly like to see a 27 year old in his prime extended over a 30 year old pitcher like Woodruff.

[Outlander]

Good to hear, would certainly like to see a 27 year old in his prime extended over a 30 year old pitcher like Woodruff.

[Brewcrew82]

57 minutes ago, Outlander said:

Good to hear, would certainly like to see a 27 year old in his prime extended over a 30 year old pitcher like Woodruff.

FWIW, Wheeler was a 30 year old pitcher when he was signed to a five year deal by the Phillies a couple of offseasons ago, and look how that deal has turned out for them...Same thing with the Mets and DeGrom before that. 

I'd much rather extend a certified ace pitcher in Woodruff than a high strikeout, sub .300 OBP hitter in Adames. 

[Brewcrew82]

57 minutes ago, Outlander said:

Good to hear, would certainly like to see a 27 year old in his prime extended over a 30 year old pitcher like Woodruff.

FWIW, Wheeler was a 30 year old pitcher when he was signed to a five year deal by the Phillies a couple of offseasons ago, and look how that deal has turned out for them...Same thing with the Mets and DeGrom before that. 

I'd much rather extend a certified ace pitcher in Woodruff than a high strikeout, sub .300 OBP hitter in Adames. 

[wibadgers23]

Yeah I have little interest in extending Adames. Would much rather extend Burnes or Woodruff.

[wibadgers23]

Yeah I have little interest in extending Adames. Would much rather extend Burnes or Woodruff.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Now it's being reported the Dodgers have expressed interest in Adames. Huh.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/dodgers-have-shown-interest-in-willy-adames.html

[Brock Beauchamp]

Now it's being reported the Dodgers have expressed interest in Adames. Huh.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/dodgers-have-shown-interest-in-willy-adames.html

[wibadgers23]

Just now, Brock Beauchamp said:

Now it's being reported the Dodgers have expressed interest in Adames. Huh.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/dodgers-have-shown-interest-in-willy-adames.html

Makes sense but difficult to believe they couldn’t just sign one of the many free agent shortstops.

[wibadgers23]

Just now, Brock Beauchamp said:

Now it's being reported the Dodgers have expressed interest in Adames. Huh.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/dodgers-have-shown-interest-in-willy-adames.html

Makes sense but difficult to believe they couldn’t just sign one of the many free agent shortstops.

[Scooterfletcher]

Just saw this and checked on possible deals.   Here is the best I could come up with .

 

Lux (IF), Miller (SP), and Vargas (1B)

***(trade value of 87+)

for 

Adames , Woodruff and Tyrone Taylor 
***(trade value of 91+)

Figure we might as well add Woody if dealing Adames if we can get these three back.   Would you do it??

[Scooterfletcher]

Just saw this and checked on possible deals.   Here is the best I could come up with .

 

Lux (IF), Miller (SP), and Vargas (1B)

***(trade value of 87+)

for 

Adames , Woodruff and Tyrone Taylor 
***(trade value of 91+)

Figure we might as well add Woody if dealing Adames if we can get these three back.   Would you do it??

[nate82]

52 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Now it's being reported the Dodgers have expressed interest in Adames. Huh.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/dodgers-have-shown-interest-in-willy-adames.html

Hmmm I remember someone saying the Dodgers would have no interest in Adames.

[nate82]

52 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Now it's being reported the Dodgers have expressed interest in Adames. Huh.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/dodgers-have-shown-interest-in-willy-adames.html

Hmmm I remember someone saying the Dodgers would have no interest in Adames.

[titletownking]

1 hour ago, Scooterfletcher said:

Just saw this and checked on possible deals.   Here is the best I could come up with .

 

Lux (IF), Miller (SP), and Vargas (1B)

***(trade value of 87+)

for 

Adames , Woodruff and Tyrone Taylor 
***(trade value of 91+)

Figure we might as well add Woody if dealing Adames if we can get these three back.   Would you do it??

I’d want an overpay if I’m sending that much major league talent back. One more piece and a lottery or two. 

[titletownking]

1 hour ago, Scooterfletcher said:

Just saw this and checked on possible deals.   Here is the best I could come up with .

 

Lux (IF), Miller (SP), and Vargas (1B)

***(trade value of 87+)

for 

Adames , Woodruff and Tyrone Taylor 
***(trade value of 91+)

Figure we might as well add Woody if dealing Adames if we can get these three back.   Would you do it??

I’d want an overpay if I’m sending that much major league talent back. One more piece and a lottery or two. 

[Scooterfletcher]

Well if we pretend that this site is gospel and on the money for a moment, we have four points coming our way.   So something like this to make it completely equal like you are thinking.

 

 

 

Name	Position	MTV ($Ms)
Lux	2B	30.8
Miller	RHP	30.9
Nastrini	RHP	2.7
Ryan	RHP	1.9
Vargas	1B	25.5

 

 

Total Value: 91.80

 

                 Dodgers

 

 

Name	Position	MTV ($Ms)
Adames	SS	41.3
Taylor	OF	12.7
Woodruff	SP	37.8

 

 

Total Value: 91.80

[Scooterfletcher]

Well if we pretend that this site is gospel and on the money for a moment, we have four points coming our way.   So something like this to make it completely equal like you are thinking.

 

 

 

Name	Position	MTV ($Ms)
Lux	2B	30.8
Miller	RHP	30.9
Nastrini	RHP	2.7
Ryan	RHP	1.9
Vargas	1B	25.5

 

 

Total Value: 91.80

 

                 Dodgers

 

 

Name	Position	MTV ($Ms)
Adames	SS	41.3
Taylor	OF	12.7
Woodruff	SP	37.8

 

 

Total Value: 91.80

[Brock Beauchamp]

2 hours ago, wibadgers23 said:

Makes sense but difficult to believe they couldn’t just sign one of the many free agent shortstops.

Yeah, exactly. 

[Brock Beauchamp]

2 hours ago, wibadgers23 said:

Makes sense but difficult to believe they couldn’t just sign one of the many free agent shortstops.

Yeah, exactly.