Why Willy Adames is one of MLB's top free agents

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When Willy Adames plays, his teams win. That, plus a dream walk year, has made him a highly sought-after free agent, one who's preparing to cash in after years of flying under the radar in smaller markets, first with the Tampa Bay Rays and then with the Milwaukee Brewers.

"Everywhere he's been, they've won," fellow shortstop Dansby Swanson said. "He's a gamer."

In the winter of 2022, Swanson was part of a blockbuster free agent shortstop class that also included Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Trea Turner. But since Adames broke into the big leagues in 2018, none of those multiple-time All-Stars -- nor any other primary shortstop in MLB -- has a higher team winning…