About a month ago, I ranked David DeJesus as the fourth best available free agent centerfielder. DeJesus only started six games in center for the A’s last season, but my inclusion of him in the centerfield ranks was more due to the lack of free agent depth at that position than anything else. Here’s what […]

The sale of the Hosuton Astros has been approved and they will officially move to the AL West in 2013. While the move creates two equal leagues of 15 teams each, it doesn’t come without a few issues. Teams like the Angels and A’s have made statements regarding the extra time zone they’ll have to […]

The Miami Miamis Marlins have reportedly offered free agent shortstop Jose Reyes a six-year, $90 million dollar contract. It appears that the Marlins are indeed serious about making a splash as they move into their new ballpark, but the addition of Reyes could lead to troubled waters.  I’ve been no stranger to the subject of […]

Teams possibly in need of a closer include the Astros, Blue Jays, Marlins, Mets, Orioles, Padres, Phillies, Reds, Red Sox and Twins. That’s exactly ten team. Here are ten free agents that are available for your closer consideration. 1. Jonathan Papelbon (31) – Paps wants to set the market for closers this season. Although the […]

1. Kerry Wood (35) – When healthy, Wood has been a serviceable reliever capable of punching out over one batter per nine innings. He gave the Cubs a tremendous hometown discount last season and the two sides are a perfect match for each other in 2012. 2. Vincente Padilla (34) – We can’t take much […]

There isn’t a ton of depth to the 2012 starting pitcher market and even some of the names toward the top carry some noticeable risk. However, there looks to be a few names that have the potential to provide production on the cheap for clubs willing to look past their 2011 struggles. 1. CC Sabathia […]

MLB Trade Rumors lists nine free agent eligible left-handed relievers, but I found a tenth and he’s ranked number one. 1. Dontrelle Willis (30) – Look, he’s not a starter anymore. The sooner teams realize this the better. Despite the fact that Willis has appeared in a relief role only once in his major league career […]

The first trade of the hot stove season! It was announced today that the Cleveland Indians have acquired right-handed veteran sinkerballer Derek Lowe from the Atlanta Braves. The Braves will cover $10M of the $15 million on Lowe’s 2012 contract. This move represents salary relief for the Braves and an excellent buy-low for the Indians. […]

With the Cardinals amazing run to the World Series title still lingering in the Missouri sky, long-time major league manager Tony La Russa has decided to go out on top. After 33 years of managing in the big leagues, Tony La Russa has officially announced his retirement from the game of baseball, a game he […]

Outside of David Ortiz, there isn’t likely to be a lot of money made by pure DHs in 2012. Open spots are limited and teams seemed to have learned their lesson on signing aging DH-only types to lucrative deals.  1. David Ortiz (36) – Ortiz had a fantastic 2011 campaign in which he posted a […]

Center field is weak with free agents. So much so that I had to include the likes of Carlos Beltran and Cody Ross, neither of whom are really fit to play center on a daily basis anymore. That being said, there are a couple of names that could end up with surprising numbers should they […]

When Ozzie Guillen officially took over as the Marlins manager, he was asked about the possibility of moving all-star shortstop, Hanley Ramirez, to another position. Guillen didn’t dismiss the idea in the least. “I just want him on the field, no matter where,” Guillen said last week. “If he has to be a shortstop, it’s […]

There are some solid bats at the top of the corner outfield list, but little upside and even less defense. 1. Josh Willingham (33)– Quietly, Willingham put up a solid season at the plate, hitting .246/.332/.477 with 29 home runs and 98 RBI. Any team looking for a solid bat capable of 25 or more […]

If you’re looking for upside, look elsewhere. While Reyes and Rollins remain top-end free agent’s both come with considerable risk. After those two, defense becomes the focal point of the 2012 free agent shortstop crop. 1. Jose Reyes (29) – Jose will get paid this winter, but he’s far from a sure thing for any […]

At one point, both Roy Oswalt and Brad Lidge were longtime key figures for the Astros. While in Houston they went to two postseasons together, including a World Series in 2005. Lidge was the first to go, traded to the Phillies before the 2008 season. Oswalt followed two years later, also via trade, making his Phillies […]