News and Notes for Sunday, December 8th, 2024
MLB's winter meetings commence tonight among rumors that Juan Soto will announce today that he is going to the Mets or Yankees for somewhere north of $700 million.
The San Francisco Giants signed shortstop Willy Adames for 7/$182 million:
BREAKING: Shortstop Willy Adames and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement on a seven-year, $182 million contract, the largest deal in franchise history, sources tell ESPN. Adames, 29, had a career-best 32 home runs and 112 RBIs in 2024. The deal is pending a physical.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 7, 2024
The Baltimore Orioles signed Tyler O'Neill for 3/$49 million:
Outfielder Tyler O'Neill and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a three-year, $49.5 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, a source tells ESPN. O'Neill, 29, hit 31 home runs with Boston in 2024. Deal is pending physical. On the news: @JonHeyman.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 7, 2024
Here's hoping for a fun week ahead!
