The Giants were comfortable signing Willy Adames to the richest contract in franchise history because they felt he would not only stabilize a premium defensive position but also add an impact bat to their lineup.

Bryce Eldridge commands attention. At 6-foot-7, the broad-shouldered slugger towers over the batter’s box. His swing is pure and the bat crack echoes when he connects with a pitch. For a San Francisco Giants team looking for its next homegrown star,

Willy Adames started spring training a while ago. He has been working out in Arizona for about a month, looking to ease his transition to life with the San Francisco Giants. Even with all that extra time,

Willy Adames has been working out in Arizona for about a month, looking to ease his transition to life with the Giants. Even with all that extra time, he felt like Monday's first full-squad workout for the team was an exciting day.

New Giants shortstop Willy Adames gave San Francisco fans an early highlight on the first full day of spring training on Monday.