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Originally Posted by DeezNutz
Yeah, I just don't know if you're going to get enough production from Rios to justify essentially being inactive in FA because of salary concerns. Personally, I highly doubt it.
This would be a classic DM disaster move, IMO.
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I'm not sure how much help they can find in FA, though.
Best OF available:
Carlos Beltran (would be cool if he comes back, but he's ancient and probably wants to play for a team that is a lock to contend, rather than a hope)
Jacoby Ellsbury (not gonna happen... too much $$$$ for KC)
Choo (I'd love it, but would KC really go 5/$18 million for a FA OF? And is Choo worth that commitment to KC?)
Nelson Cruz (Maybe you get a discount for the 50 games he'll miss next season?)
Mike Morse (Really can't play RF, but if they're shopping in FA for an OF, he's my favorite option that I think they actually COULD sign)
Jason Kubel (Not a bad mid-tier option, but also not really a RF)
After that, you get to guys like David Murphy, Franklin Gutierrez, David DeJesus, Marlon Steroids, I mean Byrd, etc.
FA SP:
Ervin Santana (too up-and-down for a long-term deal in KC)
Matt Garza (not coming)
Josh Johnson (How's that shoulder, Joshie?)
Ubaldo Jimenez (Yuck)
There's just not much you'd want to commit to long-term on the FA market.
I don't think they're going to find a star RF/2B or SP in FA this offseason. The market is thin, and the only options out there will be expensive and fraught with significant risk.