Adames just isn’t that big of a loss. At least not when you consider what his future production will likely be and the cost for it. Sure, 2024 Adames is a big loss, but can he even repeat that? If he does, how many years before he regresses? His defense already looks like it is falling off a cliff and no longer as special as it once was.
Dude had a career year and didn’t even have an .800 OPS and his OBP was still a measly .331. Were these stats good and for his position? Sure…but he is already borderline a good, but not impact bat. It doesn’t take much regression for him to start being a really ‘meh’ guy in the lineup.
Wily Adames was literally Rhys Hoskins at the plate last year. Adames might not even need an age assisted regression to see his stats stumble, he has yet to be consistent in his career.
If you were looking for a predictably terrible contract soon to be signed, Wily Adames is a shining example.
I’m sure he is great in the locker room, but plenty of other guys probably are too and can be leaders. I really don’t see him as much of a loss in that regard.