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Adames ranks high on several lists of potential free agents, appearing as the sixth overall talent in discussions and eighth on MLB.com's evaluations. While he has reportedly received a 7-year, $160 million proposal from the New York Mets, which assumes a shift to third base, the shortstop's camp insists on his desire to remain at short. Competing projections for his worth suggest a deal closer to $180 million could also be in play, with some insiders speculating it could even exceed the $200 million mark, although skepticism remains on that exceeding scenario.