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IMAGE: St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0, left) is late putting the tag on San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2) who was ruled safe at second base after stealing the base in the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. \/ USA TODAY NETWORK-USA TODAY NETWORK \/ Imagn Images<\/div>\n
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Willy Adames has already found the perfect nickname for his new manager – and it\u2019s as fitting as it is funny. The Giants shortstop has taken to calling Tony Vitello \u201crookie,\u201d a playful jab at the first-year skipper as the two build early chemistry ahead of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

That kind of comfort level between player and manager doesn\u2019t usually happen overnight, but Vitello and Adames have clearly hit the ground running. The two have spent significant time together this offseason – not just in the Bay Area, but overseas.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, they traveled to South Korea to visit outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, with Giants legend Buster Posey also joining the trip. And Vitello didn\u2019t stop there.<\/p>\n

He also made his way to the Dominican Republic to connect with Adames again, as well as Rafael Devers.<\/p>\n

That kind of face-to-face effort goes a long way in a clubhouse, especially when you\u2019re the new guy in charge. Vitello may be new to the big-league dugout, but he\u2019s not treating this like a soft launch. He\u2019s investing early and often in his relationships with the team\u2019s core – and that\u2019s a big deal.<\/p>\n

Adames calling Vitello \u201crookie\u201d is more than just a joke – it\u2019s a sign of trust. The 28-year-old shortstop has become a key figure in the Giants\u2019 clubhouse, both for his on-field production and his leadership. If he\u2019s bought in, that sets the tone for the rest of the roster.<\/p>\n

The two were also front and center at the Giants\u2019 FanFest stop in San Ramon over the weekend – part of the team\u2019s four-city tour to drum up excitement ahead of Spring Training. Vitello was joined by Adames, Logan Webb, Jung Hoo Lee, Hayden Birdsong, Landen Roupp, and Erik Miller. It was the second stop on the tour, following a kickoff event in San Jose the previous weekend.<\/p>\n

For Vitello, this offseason has been about more than just learning the ropes – it\u2019s been about building relationships. And while he\u2019s stepping into the big leagues for the first time, he brings a strong coaching r\u00e9sum\u00e9 with him.<\/p>\n

The 47-year-old spent the past eight seasons turning the University of Tennessee into a college baseball powerhouse. Before that, he cut his teeth as an assistant at Missouri, TCU, and Arkansas.<\/p>\n

Now, he\u2019s making the leap to MLB – and he\u2019s not doing it alone. Vitello has surrounded himself with a veteran coaching staff that includes former big-league managers Jayce Tingler and Ron Washington, both expected to play key roles in his first season at the helm.<\/p>\n

The Giants are betting on a fresh voice to lead them forward, and Vitello is doing everything he can to earn the trust of his players. If the early bond with Adames is any indication, he\u2019s off to a strong start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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