Top MLB FAs

[BigChiefFan]

Rank Pos. Player 2007 Team Contract Notes
1 3B Alex Rodriguez New York Yankees Can void his contract after the season
2 OF Torii Hunter Minnesota Twins
3 OF Andruw Jones Atlanta Braves
4 RP Joe Nathan Minnesota Twins Option
5 OF Adam Dunn Cincinnati Reds Option
6 3B Mike Lowell Boston Red Sox
7 OF Bobby Abreu New York Yankees Team Option
8 SP Curt Schilling Boston Red Sox
9 OF Barry Bonds San Francisco Giants
10 OF Kosuke Fukudome Chunichi Dragons
11 RP Francisco Cordero Milwaukee Brewers
12 RP Mariano Rivera New York Yankees
13 CF Mike Cameron San Diego Padres
14 C Jorge Posada New York Yankees
15 SP Carlos Silva Minnesota Twins
16 OF Aaron Rowand Philadelphia Phillies
17 SP Freddy Garcia Philadelphia Phillies
18 RP Scott Linebrink Milwaukee Brewers
19 RP Eric Gagne Boston Red Sox
20 C Ivan Rodriguez Detroit Tigers Team Option
21 SP Kyle Lohse Philadelphia Phillies
22 SP Livan Hernandez Arizona Diamondbacks
23 SP Kazumi Saito Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
24 RP Jason Isringhausen St. Louis Cardinals Option
25 SP Roger Clemens New York Yankees
26 RP Hitoki Iwase Chunichi Dragons
27 SS David Eckstein St. Louis Cardinals
28 SP Bartolo Colon Los Angeles Angels
29 SP Kenshin Kawakami Chunichi Dragons
30 RF Jose Guillen Seattle Mariners Mutual Option
31 C Michael Barrett San Diego Padres
32 SP Jason Jennings Houston Astros
33 RP Ron Mahay Atlanta Braves
34 2B Tadahito Iguchi Philadelphia Phillies
35 RP Joe Borowski Cleveland Indians Team Option
36 SP Jeff Weaver Seattle Mariners
37 C Paul Lo Duca New York Mets
38 RP Octavio Dotel Atlanta Braves Player Option
39 OF Sammy Sosa Texas Rangers
40 2B Luis Castillo New York Mets
41 RP Masahide Kobayashi Chiba Lotte Marines
42 OF Geoff Jenkins Milwaukee Brewers Team Option
43 SP Randy Wolf Los Angeles Dodgers Team Option
44 SP Jon Lieber Philadelphia Phillies
45 SS Tomohiro Nioka Yomiuri Giants
46 2B Marcus Giles San Diego Padres Team Option
47 OF Corey Patterson Baltimore Orioles
48 SP Paul Byrd Cleveland Indians Team Option
49 OF Brad Wilkerson Texas Rangers
50 OF Milton Bradley San Diego Padres

http://www.sportscity.com/MLB/Top-50-MLB-Free-Agents-2008

There's some pretty good prospects-let's hope some players actually want to play here.

[petegz28]

Hello Tori ...Welcome to KC!!!!

[Pitt Gorilla]

Fukodome or Rowand.

[Sure-Oz]

wth is fukudome

[eazyb81]

Fukudome would be perfect for us, but I'm afraid the bidding will be ridiculous like it was for Dice-K last year.

I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I would love to have Milton Bradley. He would provide great defense (important for our park), does everything well on offense, and won't break the bank.

Wonder how much Bonds will go for?

[petegz28]

Fukudome would be perfect for us, but I'm afraid the bidding will be ridiculous like it was for Dice-K last year.

I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I would love to have Milton Bradley. He would provide great defense (important for our park), does everything well on offense, and won't break the bank.

Wonder how much Bonds will go for?


Torii Hunter >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Milton Bradley

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Freddy Garcia on that list ROFL

[HolmeZz]

Fukudome would be perfect for us, but I'm afraid the bidding will be ridiculous like it was for Dice-K last year.

I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I would love to have Milton Bradley. He would provide great defense (important for our park), does everything well on offense, and won't break the bank.

Wonder how much Bonds will go for?

99% sure there's no bidding for Fukudome. He's a regular free agent.

[eazyb81]

Torii Hunter >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Milton Bradley

Torii Hunter's contract >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Milton Bradley's contract

Torii Hunter's OPS+ = Milton Bradley's OPS+

[DeepSouth]

I think the Royals need a catcher that can bat over .250

[eazyb81]

99% sure there's no bidding for Fukudome. He's a regular free agent.

Yeah I think you're right, but I was mainly referring to him getting big contract offers based on hype.

[noa]

Barry Bonds could be our new Juan Gonzalez

[petegz28]

Torii Hunter's contract >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Milton Bradley's contract

Torii Hunter's OPS+ = Milton Bradley's OPS+


Dude who cares how much he costs. He is arguably the best CF in the league. Can hit for power and stays out of trouble.


Milton Bradley is a flipping cry baby.

[petegz28]

I think the Royals need a catcher that can bat over .250


Rep on that. I been saying it for years.

[eazyb81]

Dude who cares how much he costs. He is arguably the best CF in the league. Can hit for power and stays out of trouble.


Milton Bradley is a flipping cry baby.

WTF? Grady Sizemore says hi.

Sorry, I'm not impressed at all by Hunter, and I certainly don't see the point in bringing him to KC when we already have DDJ and Gathright. Yes, he is better than both, but shouldn't we try to improve on our weak areas rather than bring in an expensive CF on the wrong side of 30.

[petegz28]

WTF? Grady Sizemore says hi.

Sorry, I'm not impressed at all by Hunter, and I certainly don't see the point in bringing him to KC when we already have DDJ and Gathright. Yes, he is better than both, but shouldn't we try to improve on our weak areas rather than bring in an expensive CF on the wrong side of 30.


Well I like him and would take him.

[alnorth]

I'd go for a reasonably-priced corner outfielder with power, a good-hitting catcher, and spend whatever we have left on an assortment of pitchers.

[BigChiefFan]

Andruw Jones and Luis Castillo would be a start in the right direction, IMO. Then go after pitching.

[Logical]

Man I don't recognize the names of any of those guys as great Middle Linebackers, not sure they are better than Nap.

[BigChiefFan]

Kyle Lohse may be a good value pick as a pitcher.

[BigChiefFan]

Man I don't recognize the names of any of those guys as great Middle Linebackers, not sure they are better than Nap.
That's what it's become, Doc. I'm so sick of the Chiefs, I'm looking for the Royals to make some moves. LOL.

[Hammock Parties]

personally i really want to see adam dunn in here the most. I dont care how much the guy strikes out because hes a guy that is not only capable of hitting 40-50 homeruns a year, he has done just that since he came into the league.

[teedubya]

Lets pick up Dotel again, so we can trade him for some more Atlanta trash.

[teedubya]

Fuk u! Do me! What a name.

[Valiant]

personally i really want to see adam dunn in here the most. I dont care how much the guy strikes out because hes a guy that is not only capable of hitting 40-50 homeruns a year, he has done just that since he came into the league.


I want Bonds and Dunn/Hunter/Jones.. Would give us a legit outfield and increase our homers by 60+ total at minimum...

Ideally would love to see Arod but it will never happen.. That lineup alone with our talent now would win us the division..

[Valiant]

I want Bonds and Dunn/Hunter/Jones.. Would give us a legit outfield and increase our homers by 60+ total at minimum...

Ideally would love to see Arod but it will never happen.. That lineup alone with our talent now would win us the division..

1.Dejesus
2.Gordon
3.Bonds
4.Arod
5.Dunn
6.Grudz
7.Buck
8.Butler/Gathright/Gload/German
9.Pena Jr.



Its a dream I know...

[teedubya]

1.Dejesus
2.Gordon
3.Bonds
4.Arod
5.Dunn
6.Grudz
7.Buck
8.Butler/Gathright/Gload/German
9.Pena Jr.



Its a dream I know...


ROFL ROFL
:( :banghead:

[noa]

1.Dejesus
2.Gordon
3.Bonds
4.Arod
5.Dunn
6.Grudz
7.Buck
8.Butler/Gathright/Gload/German
9.Pena Jr.



Its a dream I know...

If everyone in Kansas City agrees to donate 75% of our income to the Royals, it's not that unrealistic.

[Logical]

That's what it's become, Doc. I'm so sick of the Chiefs, I'm looking for the Royals to make some moves. LOL.

Not a bright season to date, it was looking more interesting when I thought Croyle was going to start the Cinci game but now, meh.:shrug:

[raunchy cameltoe]

Fukodome or Rowand.

I know he was on the Japan team that won the World Baseball Classic, but that's the big deal with Fukodome?

The position player imports have been brilliant with the mitt over here, but only two of them have actually been above-average players with bat (Ichiro and Hideki Matsui). Even Matsui was somewhat of a disapointment because many were expecting perennial 35-40 home run pop.

[Valiant]

If everyone in Kansas City agrees to donate 75% of our income to the Royals, it's not that unrealistic.


Heh I guarantee if we got this Glass would make it money because that lineup would be scoring 5-8 runs a game on average and the stadium would be full.. Hell I think that lineup could win 100+ games.. Well with a competent coach it could...

[raunchy cameltoe]

1.Dejesus
2.Gordon
3.Bonds
4.Arod
5.Dunn
6.Grudz
7.Buck
8.Butler/Gathright/Gload/German
9.Pena Jr.



Its a dream I know...

Funny post, but Butler shouldn't platoon with anybody.

[teedubya]

Funny post, but Butler shouldn't platoon with anybody.


Welcome back, Marlboro Chief.

[raunchy cameltoe]

Welcome back, Marlboro Chief.

:shrug:

[Silock]

It would be nice to get a bunch of field players, but I'd rather us get a ton more pitching. Our pitching situation is pretty terrible.

[alnorth]

It would be nice to get a bunch of field players, but I'd rather us get a ton more pitching. Our pitching situation is pretty terrible.

Eh? You may be flashing back to a couple years ago, its now the hitting that is pathetic. (OPS: last in the AL, next-to-last MLB)

The Royals have a decent bullpen (6th in the AL, 11th MLB). We do have only 1 good starter and a bunch of maybes, but its a lot better than prior years. In overall ERA the Royals finished 7th in the AL, right in the middle.

[ChiefsCountry]

I would like to get Aaron Rowand.

[Silock]

Eh? You may be flashing back to a couple years ago, its now the hitting that is pathetic. (OPS: last in the AL, next-to-last MLB)

The Royals have a decent bullpen (6th in the AL, 11th MLB). We do have only 1 good starter and a bunch of maybes, but its a lot better than prior years. In overall ERA the Royals finished 7th in the AL, right in the middle.

1 starter, bunch of maybes -- that pretty much nails it for me. We finished barely above the Yankees, and look how atrocious their pitching was in the post-season.

I'm not saying we don't need bats -- we do. As it stands, though, I'd rather build a solid pitching rotation and then get some bats, as it's easier to get guys that can hit the balls than the ones that can pitch it consistently well.

[alnorth]

1 starter, bunch of maybes -- that pretty much nails it for me. We finished barely above the Yankees, and look how atrocious their pitching was in the post-season.

I'm not saying we don't need bats -- we do. As it stands, though, I'd rather build a solid pitching rotation and then get some bats, as it's easier to get guys that can hit the balls than the ones that can pitch it consistently well.

I was just saying that our pitching is not "pretty terrible", it is average with the potential to improve if some young guys put it together. We really have no reason to hope that our hitting will come around above average without new players.

[Silock]

I was just saying that our pitching is not "pretty terrible", it is average with the potential to improve if some young guys put it together. We really have no reason to hope that our hitting will come around above average without new players.

Eh, I guess I just like solid pitching. We had it when I was growing up as a Royals fan. Of course, we were an awesome team back then, too.

Like I said, though, we'll definitely need more bats. Given a certain spending limit, though, I'd rather sink the money into the pitching staff. I don't know if Dayton has that kind of limit, though.

[eazyb81]

I think DM also wants a great rotation, but I think he's going to wait to see how our young guys develop before dropping a ton of dough on more free agent starters.

Greinke, Hochevar, Buckner, Davies, Soria, and Lumsden all have the potential to play large roles next year, and then we have some guys a level or two lower that have some upside.

[alnorth]

Eh, I guess I just like solid pitching. We had it when I was growing up as a Royals fan. Of course, we were an awesome team back then, too.

Like I said, though, we'll definitely need more bats. Given a certain spending limit, though, I'd rather sink the money into the pitching staff. I don't know if Dayton has that kind of limit, though.

Problem is, we have a bunch of maybes, not a bunch of crappy pitchers. We cant afford to go out and buy 4 good pitchers. We basically have a bunch of wrapped presents and we need to spend next year figuring out which ones are the pair of socks and which ones are the Red Ryder BB Guns.

We will still buy a starter and some relievers since we need to plan for a few guys to fail, but any more than that would require giving up on guys that only the Yankees and Red Sox would have the luxery of giving up on.

With just some more easy-to-get hitting, we can immediately go to near league-average with the hope to compete soon.

[KCChiefsMan]

Barry Bonds could be our new Juan Gonzalez

he would put meat in the seats

[Valiant]

1 starter, bunch of maybes -- that pretty much nails it for me. We finished barely above the Yankees, and look how atrocious their pitching was in the post-season.

I'm not saying we don't need bats -- we do. As it stands, though, I'd rather build a solid pitching rotation and then get some bats, as it's easier to get guys that can hit the balls than the ones that can pitch it consistently well.



We lost most of our games because we could not score runs, not because our pitching let up a ton..

[BWillie]

Just pay AROD 47 million a year, let him play short, or move Gordon over to short. At least that will get KC on the map. AROD in our lineup equals at least 10-15 more wins a year. At least.

[Sure-Oz]

Where's TK13's input?

[tk13]

Where's TK13's input?
Definitely Scott Elarton, Mark Redman, and Doug Mientkiewicz.

[Mecca]

I'm curious if they'll try to sign Andruw Jones with his Atlanta ties...

[Sure-Oz]

Definitely Scott Elarton, Mark Redman, and Doug Mientkiewicz.
No wonder you beat me in Fantasy Baseball this year!!!!!!!!!!1111

[ChiefsCountry]

Just pay AROD 47 million a year, let him play short, or move Gordon over to short. At least that will get KC on the map. AROD in our lineup equals at least 10-15 more wins a year. At least.

If somehow in the world and everything alines right and that happens, I would put A-Rod at 3rd, Gordon at 1st and Butler at DH.

[Mecca]

You put Arod at short.......it's not his fault the Yankees are stupid and moved the best SS on their team to 3rd.

[BWillie]

If somehow in the world and everything alines right and that happens, I would put A-Rod at 3rd, Gordon at 1st and Butler at DH.

But then you still have Tony Pena Jr hacking at the first two balls, going down 0-2 in every single count and having a .280 on base percentage.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

If somehow in the world and everything alines right and that happens, I would put A-Rod at 3rd, Gordon at 1st and Butler at DH.


And the Royals of course have the financial assets to pay a player who over the course of his contract will be worth as much as the entire franchise.

;)

[Sully]

Why are the Chunichi Dragons having a fire sale? I'm concerned about their chances next year.

[Thig Lyfe]

$20 million for Sammy Sosa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111