MLB Free Agent Roulette -2009 Predictions

[cjkalt]

This is where I think the major FA's will land (I know I'll forget a couple so post them then I'll add them in, along with guys known to be on the trade market (like Peavy))

Took big names off of mlbtraderumors.com list (2009 MLB Free Agents: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com)

Tex (Type A)- Everyone says CC will get the most money, don't count me as a believer, with the Yankees, Sox, and yes the Orioles in on this bidding it will be a shoot-out. This could be be scary as when Angelo goes on his love affairs with players (see Tejada) he usually overpays but Theo is no better (See JD and Lugo). I'm going to say the Sox get him but if its not them its the Orioles and not the Yanks. Also they can keep Lowell as a bench bat or eat some salary and trade him to MIN. Prediction: Boston, 10 yrs 190 mil

Manny (Type A)- He'd be a total moron to leave LA, he doesn't like pressure that a real market has, but Boras isn't dumb enough to not use the Yankees to raise the bidding Prediction Dodgers, 3 yrs 72 mil with 4th year option

CC (Type A)- The Brewcrew are going to make an offer but I don't think there is anyway George doesn't get him Prediction Yankees, 7 years 175 mil

Sheets (Type A)- I want to say Boston as they usually take these type of guys and pay them full value but I don't see the spot in the rotation for him. Houston doesn't know what the world re-build means but will they pay him enough. I don't see the perfect fit, and he'll sign late, I'm going to go with a sleeper team here. Prediction Texas, 3 yrs 39 mil

Smoltz (A)- I feel like boosting my % correct # so i added him Prediction Braves, 1 yr. 5 mil

Peavy- Biggest name on the trade market, teams said to be interested are ATL, CHC, LAD. The Dodgers won't want to pay the surcharge SD will ask for so that leaves the CHC and the Braves. I don't know what the Cubs have to trade directly so that would have to be a 3 team deal. And will the Braves pull it off? They seem so far away. Now the Astros don't know the word rebuild and have the chips. Him and Oswalt are friends? Prediction: Houston (but staying in SD til the trade deadline is another option)

Varitek (Type A)- Type A...geez the Sox should take the picks and run for joy, makes up for the Gagne disaster (should have been Class A but imploded so badly he went to B) But Sox loyalists want him back but Theo won't go 4 yrs for Tek if he didn't for Lowell...Boras and Theo got creative with the benefits and bonuses last time and will do it again. Prediction Boston 2 yrs 12 mil with 2 option years

Orlando Hudson (Type A)- He's offically done with Arizona, teams interested will be the Blue Jays, Dodgers, Astros and Cardinals. Prediction: Dodgers, 3 yrs 16 mil

Orlando Cabrera (Type A)- idk where the market for underperforming SS that cost picks... I guess Toronto...? Prediction: Toronto 2 yrs 11 mil

Edgar Renteria (A)- ...or KC Prediction: Kansas City 3 yrs 14 mil

Nomar- If the Red Sox trade Mike Lowell, a reunion actually makes sense, until then I'll put him on a small market team Prediction: Brewers 1 yr 2.4 mil

Casey Blake- When Tex doesn't go to NYY, he will sign the next day. Prediction: Yankees 2 yrs 10 mil

Raul Ibanez (A)- Might be the best bargin in FA, I know he's 37, but every time the Sox play Seattle I fear him more than I do some big name sluggers. He'll want to go play for a winner, but prolly stay in the AL for DHing Prediction: Twins 2 yrs 10 mil

Adam Dunn (A)- He won't make 100 mil...well he shouldn't unless a team gets desperate... I still don't think he'll make the 100 mil, but I know the team that will overpay. Prediction: Nationals 5 yrs 90 mil

Milton Bradley (B)- Seems like he's an FA every year, he enjoyed Texas and I think he stays Prediction: Texas 1 yr 7 mil

Garrett Anderson (B)- Will go to a winner, might be good for a NL team for pinch hitting and OF. Prediction: Mets 1 yr 2.6 mil

Mike Cameron (B)- If he doesn't go to the Yanks, either the BrewCrew picked up the option or some team is really really stupid. Prediction: Yanks 2 yrs 18 mil

Bobby Abreu (A)- He wants to stay with the Yankees, he's an option at first and with the lack of hitting talent he might get his wish. Prediction: Yanks 3 yrs 30 mil

Ken Griffey Jr. (B)- I honestly don't know... I'm going to take a wild guess, he doesn't fit anywhere well. Prediction San Fran 1 yr 4 mil

Ryan Dempster (A)- I didn't realize he is an FA but he's due to make a big payday. I thought he'd stay with the Cubs but now that he's going to look around I'm not so sure. Cardinals seem like a great fit Prediction: Cardinals 4 yrs 36 mil

AJ Burnett (A)- Does he opt out? I don't know if he wants to pitch in a real market, but he wants to make more money. I think he re-negotiates with the Jays. Prediction: Blue Jays Extension for 4 years 60 mil

Oliver Perez (A)- With all this talent in FA, will he fall through the cracks? I think he does and wishes he had taken the Mets extension. Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 3 yrs 23 mil

Jamie Moyer (A)- He'll either stay in Philly or go back to Seattle...mark me down for the former Prediction: Phillies 1 yr/4.5 mil

Andy Pettite (A)- He'll pitch for 2 teams or retire, Houston or the Yankees, this decision isn't as easy as one would think, Yankees are the better ballclub, but signing CC, might leave him without a spot. Prediction: Houston 1yr/8 mil

Mike Mussina (A)- Who will the Yanks have, CC can't pitch everyday? Prediction: Yankees, 2 yrs 14 mil

Derek Lowe (A)- When the Cubs lose out on Peavy and Dempster he's the fallback Prediction: Cubs, 3 yrs 22 mil

Randy Wolf (B)- After Houston gets Peavy and Pettite, I'd be shocked if he leaves. Prediction: Houston 4 yrs 29 mil

Brian Fuentes (A)- The Yankees will offer the most but he wants to close, I'm not quite sure who fits unless... Prediction: Mets 4 yrs 30 million

Eric Gagne (B)- If he gets 10 mil again, I'm going to start taking pitching lessons. Prediction: KC Royals 1 yr 3.2 mil

Trevor Hoffman (B)- Is there really any question? Its retire or SD Prediction SD 1 yr 5 mil

Jason Isringhausen (A)- Cardinals are moving in a different direction with Perez, he's a good closer, older, and not expensive... Prediction: Rays 2 yrs 8 mil

Brandon Lyon (B)- I think he'll stay in Arizona. Prediction: Arizona 2 yrs 5.5 mil

K-Rod (A)- So with the Rays and Mets out where do I think K-Rod will go? I just don't think Minaya will swallow at paying a closer that much, and the Rays simply won't. Yanks? he wants to close Angels? That ship has sailed Dodgers? idk if they'll pay that much. So gimme a sleeper team. Prediction Texas 5 yrs 75 million

Junichi Tazawa- Boston has the best chance. Prediction: Boston, i got no idea how much

Pat Burrell (A)- Won't return to Philly, the Mets seem like a good fit
Prediction: Mets 4 yrs 48 mil

PS: Can someone lock these in on Friday, thanks

[HollywoodLeo]

Tex (Type A)- Everyone says CC will get the most money, don't count me as a believer, Prediction: Boston, 8 yrs 155 mil


CC (Type A)- Prediction Yankees, 8 years 200 mil

[cjkalt]

Thanks for catching the typos... its fixed now

[Shadow29]

Dont forget Pat the Bat Burrell

[ljshorty89]

Umm....the Mets have no interest in Anderson, and DO have interest in Ibanez and Hudson. Try again.

[HollywoodLeo]

I'd like to see who the Astros have available to land Peavy.

[browntown653]

Mussina is retiring, Pettitte is either going to the Yankees or retiring, and very likely not retiring.

[realmofotalk]

The shrewd Ed Wade lands Jake Peavy in exchange for J.R. Towles?

[browntown653]

Jake Peavy for Craig Biggio.

[Kingdom]

Copying Al are we? Sheesh, where is the originality in today's generation?

[GiantsFanatic]

Giants didn't resign Bonds because they are rebuilding, so I dont see them signing Griffey.

[Dry1313]

Tex (Type A)- One of the best FAs in recent memory. What can't he do, what doesn't he do well? Target teams: Angels, Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles Prediction: Angels, 8 years 185 million

Manny (Type A)- After a decade of killing the Bronx, Manny will make his triumphant return to Washington Heights and fit in well in LF at the New Stadium. Target Teams: Yankees, Dodgers, Indians Prediction Yankees, 4 yrs 80 million

CC (Type A)- The Yankees and Brewers are clear frontrunners. The Red Sox don't want or need him. No other team is interested in making the payday. Still, we'll see some fights. Target Teams: Yankees, Cubs, Brewers, Dodgers Prediction Yankees, 8 years 166 mil

Sheets (Type A)- This is just me being a jackass. Target Teams: Brewers, Cubs, Yankees, Dodgers Prediction Cubs, 5 yrs 53 mil

Smoltz (A)- Easy. Prediction Braves, 1 yr. 7.5 mil

Peavy- Trade guy? Will he compel the Braves to spend? I think so. Target Teams: Dodgers, Cubs, Braves, AstrosPrediction: Braves

Varitek (Type A)- God, how stupid can one team be? If the Sox resign this guy because of the C on that shirt, they are taking that out and showing teams they are fine with them running on them Prediction Boston 3 yrs 14.5 mil

Orlando Hudson (Type A)- Mets need a 2B. He's a damn good fielder and will fit OK into the potent Met Lineup. Target Teams: Mets, BJays, Cardinals Prediction: Mets, 4 years, 15 mil

Orlando Cabrera (Type A)- Played OK this year. Shocker here? Prediction: Detroit Tigers, 3 years, 14 mil

Edgar Renteria (A)- Hello, Blue Jays. Prediction: Toronto 2 yrs 11.5 mil

Nomar- Once Lowell gets moved. Prediction: Red Sox 4 yr 14 mil

Casey Blake- He played well down the stretch with LA. Joe Torre will petition to get him back. Prediction: Dodgers 2 yrs 9 mil

Raul Ibanez (A)- Will the Mets get him? Well, it's between them and the M's. I see him staying in Seattle Prediction: M's 2 yrs 12 mil

Adam Dunn (A)- God, the Nationals are tantalizing as overpayers, but I see them dealing 50 people for Prince Fielder. Prediction: Astros, 4 years, 74 million

Milton Bradley (B)- The Mets are ****ing crazy! Prediction: Mets, 1 year, 8.5 million

Garrett Anderson (B)- Why wouldn't he want to stay? He'll find not much of a market and only one team willing to pay his worth. Prediction: Angels, 2 years, 9 million

Mike Cameron (B)- Nats want a big bat? Well, he fits the perfect overpaying underplaying mold they love. Prediction: Nationals, 3 years, 19.5 million

Bobby Abreu (A)- He'd love to stay. But after the Yankees low-ball him, the Braves come knocking with a lot more money than the 22 the Yankees offer. Prediction: Braves, 3 years, 28.5 million

Ken Griffey Jr. (B)- Guess? Prediction: Astros 2 years, 8 million

Ryan Dempster (A)- No one's giving him 10 per. Astros are players. Prediction: Astros 3 yrs 27 mil

AJ Burnett (A)- Doesn't opt out. Prediction: Blue Jays

Oliver Perez (A)- Braves are going to scare everyone Prediction: Braves 28 mil, 3 years

Jamie Moyer (A)- He's going nowhere. Prediction: Phillies

Andy Pettite (A)- Yankees or retirePrediction: Yankees, 2 years, 14.5 million

Mike Mussina (A)- Sees if he can do it again Prediction: Yankees, 1 year 7.5 mil

Derek Lowe (A)- Colorado wants to get backPrediction: Rockies, 4 years, 21 million

Randy Wolf (B)- Back to Philly? No. Say hello to the Reds Prediction: Cincy 2 years, 11 mil

Brian Fuentes (A)- Staying in Colorado Prediction: Rockies 4 yrs 28 million

Eric Gagne (B)- Broxton can't close. Return to glory?Prediction: Dodgers, 1 yr 7 mil

Trevor Hoffman (B)- Shocker Prediction SD 1 yr 6.5 mil

Jason Isringhausen (A)- Who needs a closer? Try the CubsPrediction: Cubs 2 yrs 10 mil

Brandon Lyon (B)- Indians want pen help Prediction: Cleveland 4 yrs 22 mil

K-Rod (A)- Angels will pay his ransomPrediction Angels 6 yrs 88 million

[HollywoodLeo]

As long as Frank Wren continues to be a tight ass with his top prospects Jake has zero chance of going to Atlanta.

[browntown653]

Manny (Type A)- After a decade of killing the Bronx, Manny will make his triumphant return to Washington Heights and fit in well in LF at the New Stadium. Target Teams: Yankees, Dodgers, Indians Prediction Yankees, 4 yrs 80 million

Nomar- Once Lowell gets moved. Prediction: Red Sox 4 yr 14 mil

Mike Cameron (B)- Nats want a big bat? Well, he fits the perfect overpaying underplaying mold they love. Prediction: Nationals, 3 years, 19.5 million

Eric Gagne (B)- Broxton can't close. Return to glory?Prediction: Dodgers, 1 yr 7 mil

K-Rod (A)- Angels will pay his ransomPrediction Angels 6 yrs 88 million

Manny - get the **** out of here
Nomar - ...get the **** out of here
Cameron - option was picked up
Gagne - no ****ing way in hell he gets $7 mil
K Rod - the Angels aren't re-signing him

[cjkalt]

LJ i'm not sure the Mets will get Ibanez and I though Anderson could be a good leadership guy and good Corner OF, but i agree he is the target

Check out mlbtraderumors, Browntown, and you'll see the Yanks are the ones who are hesistant on Pettite not the other way around. I'm not sure Mussina wants to retire after last season we'll see but I don't think so

And Dry there is no way the sox move Lowell unless they get tex

Speaking of which there is no way he gets 21-22 mil a season, manny won't get 20 from NYY, basically i agree to Browntown lol