SAN FRANCISCO — There are plenty of numbers that can encapsulate Willy Adames’ impact as a player. The totality of those numbers — 150 home runs, 472 RBIs, .766 OPS, 15 outs above average, 21.5 WAR — equated to the largest contract in franchise history. There are no numbers, however, that encapsulate Willy Adames’ impact as a person.

The San Francisco Giants' public pursuit of Corbin Burnes is shaping up to be Buster Posey's first true test as the top baseball executive.

The Giants got their man in Adames but the rising price on starters may take them out of the Corbin Burnes market.