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Just days after the Oakland Athletics broke their franchise record by signing Luis Severino to a $67 million deal, the San Francisco Giants responded with an impressive move of their own. General Manager Buster Posey, newly appointed as President of Baseball Operations, inked Willie Adames to a staggering $182 million contract, setting a new franchise record. This deal not only eclipses the previous record held by Posey himself at $167 million but also signifies the team's commitment to winning. Notably, this contract carries no deferred payments and includes a no-trade clause, which ensures Adames will be a giant for the next seven years, barring any unforeseen circumstances.