Bob Melvin is thrilled to suddenly have stability at a position that lacked continuity this year in his first season as skipper.

The San Francisco Giants made a major splash when they signed free agent shortstop Willy Adames to a seven-year, $182 million deal.

Willy Adames and San Francisco have finalized a $182 million, seven-year contract, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career.