Giants reported Willy Adames deal sparks great social media reaction NBC Sports Bay Area & California [Video]

There’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Buster Posey.

The first-year Giants president of baseball operations already is making monumental moves this offseason, agreeing to terms on a seven-year, $182 million contract with star shortstop Willy Adames, per multiple reports.

Adames’ reported contract is the largest in Giants franchise history.

Also large? The outpour on social media as Bay Area fans and the entire baseball world reacted to the news Saturday.

Some considerations about the @SFGiants signing Willy Adames:

1. Durability: Adames has played 92.3% of regular season games in the last 3 seasons (449 out of 486 games). With him and Chapman on the left side of the infield, Melvin has two legitimate everyday players.

— Carlos M. Ramírez (@Tomapapa) December 7, 2024

Adames to Giants?!?!? Let’s go Buster @957thegame pic.twitter.com/aM48A99Tky

— Joe Shasky (@ButcherBoy415) December 7, 2024

Pretty cool that the guy who signed Willy Adames to the largest deal in Giants franchise history is the previous owner of the largest …