*****OFFICIAL MLB FREE AGENCY THREAD*****

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[ChiefsCountry]

Here is the A&B Free Agent lists.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/1...-rankings.html

Type A
•Albert Pujols, Cardinals - 95.200
•Prince Fielder, Brewers - 91.200
•C.J. Wilson, Rangers - 90.988
•David Ortiz, Red Sox - 86.000
•Ryan Madson, Phillies - 82.948
•Heath Bell, Padres - 81.437
•Carlos Beltran, Giants - 80.879 (cannot be offered arbitration)
•Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox - 80.292
•Ramon Hernandez, Reds - 78.947
•Roy Oswalt, Phillies - 78.350
•Michael Cuddyer, Twins - 77.671
•Josh Willingham, Athletics - 77.534
•Kelly Johnson, Blue Jays - 74.725
•Matt Capps, Twins - 73.788
•Darren Oliver, Rangers - 72.880
•Jose Reyes, Mets - 77.249
•Jimmy Rollins, Phillies - 76.720
•Francisco Rodriguez, Brewers - 75.671
•Octavio Dotel, Cardinals - 70.922
•Takashi Saito, Brewers - 69.627
•Francisco Cordero, Reds - 68.486

Type B
•Aramis Ramirez, Cubs - 71.978
•Mark Ellis, Rockies - 71.429
•Rod Barajas, Dodgers - 70.489
•Vladimir Guerrero, Orioles - 70.000
•Alex Gonzalez, Braves - 69.312
•Mark Buehrle, White Sox - 68.508
•Jason Kubel, Twins - 68.219
•Frank Francisco, Blue Jays - 68.211
•Raul Ibanez, Phillies - 68.022
•Ryan Doumit, Pirates - 67.857
•Bruce Chen, Royals - 67.248
•Hiroki Kuroda, Dodgers - 66.422
•Chris Snyder, Pirates - 65.414
•Brad Lidge, Phillies - 64.477
•David DeJesus, Athletics - 64.384
•Derrek Lee, Pirates - 64.000
•Magglio Ordonez, Tigers - 63.288
•Edwin Jackson, Cardinals - 63.154
•Ryan Ludwick, Pirates - 62.637
•Aaron Hill, Diamondbacks - 62.500
•Yuniesky Betancourt, Brewers - 61.905
•Kerry Wood, Cubs - 61.764
•Freddy Garcia, Yankees - 61.240
•Juan Pierre, White Sox - 61.233
•Jon Rauch, Blue Jays - 61.083
•Dan Wheeler, Red Sox - 60.905
•Cody Ross, Giants - 60.879
•Aaron Harang, Padres - 60.294
•Wilson Betemit, Tigers - 59.740
•Jose Molina, Blue Jays - 59.586
•Carlos Pena, Cubs - 59.200
•Pat Burrell, Giants - 59.121
•Arthur Rhodes, Cardinals - 59.019
•Shawn Camp, Blue Jays - 57.680
•Jason Varitek, Red Sox - 57.143
•Rafael Furcal, Cardinals - 56.085
•Clint Barmes, Astros - 55.556

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Stunning that Rhodes made Type B status. That said, I'd be terrified of offering him arb, for fear that he'd accept it.

I had no idea that Dotel was a type A. Again, if he'd decline arb and we'd get two picks from that...holy shit. Although that would never happen.

[cabletech94]

Originally Posted by KurtCobain

I bet the royals get darvish buerhle and cj wilson.

buerhle would be an outstanding innings eater with a huge + glove.

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Stunning that Rhodes made Type B status. That said, I'd be terrified of offering him arb, for fear that he'd accept it.

I had no idea that Dotel was a type A. Again, if he'd decline arb and we'd get two picks from that...holy shit. Although that would never happen.

Those two were both shockers for me as well.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Why? He'll give you innings, but with a limited budget how can you justify giving 10-12 MM for a #4 starter?

Though his strikeout to walk ratio is lackluster, he's also someone who has been durable, while having a very respectable ERA. In '09, the dude was a 4.3 WAR pitcher, and he's said to be amenable to a four-year deal.

At 28, Jackson is someone with upside and who won't handcuff us for future moves.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by kcxiv

Well, Frank Mcdouche has agreeed to sell the Dodgers and there are a few potential buyers i would LOVE to see the Dodgers end up with. This needs to happen, so the Dodgers can Sign either Fielder or big Albert. We need some more pop behind Matt Kemp. He putt up MVP numbers with no ****ing threat at all behind him, zilch zero.

This.

I'm praying to God that Mark Cuban takes a shot.

[The Rick]

Originally Posted by eazyb81

Losing Fielder and gaining Reyes would be an upgrade for the Brew Crew.

Yep, I could certainly live with that swap...

[oldandslow]

Originally Posted by The Rick

Yep, I could certainly live with that swap...

only if Reyes stays on the field. His history of injury would scare me off.

[Shogun]

Braves Open To Trading Jurrjens, Prado
By Mark Polishuk [November 3 at 4:25pm CST]

The Braves have told some teams they would be willing to move Jair Jurrjens and Martin Prado in a trade, a Major League source tells MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Atlanta is known to be looking for a power-hitting outfielder and possibly a new shortstop, so either could be acquired in a Jurrjens/Prado trade, or at the very least the Braves could pick up some salary relief --- both Jurrjens and Prado are arbitration-eligible for the second time this winter.

The Braves and Royals have already discussed a Jurrjens trade, and the Braves have an interest in minor league outfielders Lorenzo Cain and Wil Myers, amongst several other prospects in K.C.'s deep farm system. The Royals are known to be targeting veteran starting pitching on the trade market this winter so the two sides would seem like a fit as trading partners. As Bowman notes, Cain could be seen by the Braves as a future center field option if Michael Bourn isn't signed to an extension.

Jurrjens was an All-Star in 2011, though the right-hander struggled badly (a 5.88 ERA) in the second half of the season and spent time on the DL with a knee injury. While Jurrjens' health is a question mark, Myers also took a minor step back (a .745 OPS in Double-A) in 2011 after being ranked as the 10th-best prospect in the sport in Baseball America's preseason rankings. Myers is still just 20, however, and was converted to the outfield this year after spending his first two pro seasons as a catcher.

After an impressive 2010 season that saw him finish ninth in NL MVP voting, Prado took a step back in 2011, hitting .260/.302/.385 as Atlanta's everyday left fielder. Prado's ability to play left, third, first and second base would make him an intriguing trade possibility for a number of teams, especially since he could be available at a somewhat buy-low price.

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[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Stunning that Rhodes made Type B status. That said, I'd be terrified of offering him arb, for fear that he'd accept it.

I had no idea that Dotel was a type A. Again, if he'd decline arb and we'd get two picks from that...holy shit. Although that would never happen.

Yeah, Dotel looks like a near lock to accept arbitration I'd say.

I really wish the Jays would keep Jose Molina, but they're not going to. He's a Type B.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by kcxiv

Well, Frank Mcdouche has agreeed to sell the Dodgers and there are a few potential buyers i would LOVE to see the Dodgers end up with. This needs to happen, so the Dodgers can Sign either Fielder or big Albert. We need some more pop behind Matt Kemp. He putt up MVP numbers with no ****ing threat at all behind him, zilch zero.

He had Juan Rivera, the same guy Bautista had for half the season. That's what these two had in common:



BTW, I just read the Dodgers gave Rivera a contract for next year, haha.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by Lemon_Pie

so I guess everyone predicts that the Astros are going to stick with midgets and other shitheads who can't get on base?

You're an Astros fan?

Oh, that explains a lot.

[ChiefsCountry]

Jurrijens could be a nice pickup for the Royals but not at the cost of Will Myers. If Myers gets dealt it better be for a really big fish IMO.

[Nightfyre]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Jurrijens could be a nice pickup for the Royals but not at the cost of Will Myers. If Myers gets dealt it better be for a really big fish IMO.

This.

[lewdog]

Phillies sign Thome

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