MLB Free Agent Roulette -2009 Predictions

[love_that_reefer]

I will make predictions on where they are going but not the money.

Teixeira- Angels
Manny- Mets
CC- Dodgers
Sheets- Cardinals
Hudson- White Sox
Furcal- Dodgers
Renteria- Cardinals
Burrell- Cincy
Lowe- Phillies
Burnett- Yankees
O. Cabrera- Orioles
Blake- Giants
Dunn- Indians
Nomar- Twins
Ibanez- Dodgers
Bradley- Rangers
Dempster- Brewers
O. Perez- Toronto
Eckstein- Dbacks
Varitek- Detroit
Griffey- Mariners
Abreu- Toronto
Fuentes- Mets
Krod- Angels
Wood- Cubs
Wolf- Astros
Gagne- Cleveland
Lyon- Atlanta
G.Anderson- Tampa Bay


EDIT: reversed teams for Burnett and Sheets.

[Providence A's]

Varitek is a type A? clearly, there is something wrong with that system. no one is going to be willing to give up picks for that guy. well, no one with half a brain.

[cjkalt]

And everyone is wrong on Hoffman we are off to a great start

[HollywoodLeo]

He hasn't signed anywhere yet.

The last time he was on the verge of becoming a free agent the talks stalled, he got pissed at everyone, made a scene of clearing out his locker, and was very close to signing with Cleveland who offered him a huge contract.....then he resigned with the Padres for 3 years.

We'll see what happens this time.

[love_that_reefer]

Padres weren't slashing payroll at the time either. Hoffman is done in SD and will make more money either In Cleveland or Detroit.

[HollywoodLeo]

If I was a betting man I'd bet that he's not in San Diego next year as well.

My only point is you don't really know for sure until he signs somewhere officially.

[love_that_reefer]

True but after the way the Padres handled it...for a second time..I am sure Hoffman is fed up with Padres ownership. Especially after the way he was treated. Cleveland and Detroit have openings and with the market for closers, Hoffman should be able to make more than the $4 million offer that was pulled.

[cjkalt]

I will make predictions on where they are going but not the money.

Teixeira- Angels
Manny- Mets
CC- Dodgers
Sheets- Cardinals
Hudson- White Sox
Furcal- Dodgers
Renteria- Cardinals
Burrell- Cincy
Lowe- Phillies
Burnett- Yankees
O. Cabrera- Orioles
Blake- Giants
Dunn- Indians
Nomar- Twins
Ibanez- Dodgers
Bradley- Rangers
Dempster- Brewers
O. Perez- Toronto
Eckstein- Dbacks
Varitek- Detroit
Griffey- Mariners
Abreu- Toronto
Fuentes- Mets
Krod- Angels
Wood- Cubs
Wolf- Astros
Gagne- Cleveland
Lyon- Atlanta
G.Anderson- Tampa Bay


EDIT: reversed teams for Burnett and Sheets.

Locked

[cjkalt]

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

Locked

[love_that_reefer]

I will make predictions on where they are going but not the money.

Teixeira- Angels
Manny- Mets
CC- Dodgers
Sheets- Cardinals
Hudson- White Sox
Furcal- Dodgers
Renteria- Cardinals
Burrell- Cincy
Lowe- Phillies
Burnett- Yankees
O. Cabrera- Orioles
Blake- Giants
Dunn- Indians
Nomar- Twins
Ibanez- Dodgers
Bradley- Rangers
Dempster- Brewers
O. Perez- Toronto
Eckstein- Dbacks
Varitek- Detroit
Griffey- Mariners
Abreu- Toronto
Fuentes- Mets
Krod- Angels
Wood- Cubs
Wolf- Astros
Gagne- Cleveland
Lyon- Atlanta
G.Anderson- Tampa Bay


EDIT: reversed teams for Burnett and Sheets.

Not off to a good start.

[love_that_reefer]

I will make predictions on where they are going but not the money.

Teixeira- Angels
Manny- Mets
CC- Dodgers
Sheets- Cardinals
Hudson- White Sox
Furcal- Dodgers
Renteria- Cardinals
Burrell- Cincy
Lowe- Phillies
Burnett- Yankees
O. Cabrera- Orioles
Blake- Giants
Dunn- Indians
Nomar- Twins
Ibanez- Dodgers
Bradley- Rangers
Dempster- Brewers
O. Perez- Toronto
Eckstein- Dbacks
Varitek- Detroit
Griffey- Mariners
Abreu- Toronto
Fuentes- Mets
Krod- Angels
Wood- Cubs
Wolf- Astros
Gagne- Cleveland
Lyon- Atlanta
G.Anderson- Tampa Bay


EDIT: reversed teams for Burnett and Sheets.

So far I am 2 for 9

[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

Wrong team, but check out how close that contract was!

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

Once again, check out how close the contract was!

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

Signed for 3/17.5

[BXBUCCOS]

Im not a Ben Sheets fan, but I wouldnt mind seeing the Pirates ink him. Also want them to sign Abreu. Hinske is good but not for this type of team.

[love_that_reefer]

I only got three correct

[cjkalt]

I ended getting 8 right...not too bad considering the turmoil of this offseason