Where do you think all of the Major Free Agents, in Baseball, sign during the off-season?

Question

Which free agents and with which teams?

Answer 1

Zito will probably go to the Yankees which could possibly lead to Mussina not being resigned and if he doesnt go to the Yankees he will probably sign back with the Orioles.

Answer 2

SP1 - Andy Pettitte. The 34 year-old southpaw has righted the ship since July. He's still got good command and gets his Ks. He also keeps the ball on the ground reasonably well. Would $16MM over two years do the trick? And is he interested in any team besides Houston?

SP2 - Randy Wolf. Wolf has to expect a pay cut from this year's $9 million salary. He should be fully recovered from Tommy John surgery by next spring, and there's a decent chance he returns to his form from a few years ago. I'd hope to snag him for 2/$12MM, but it could take 3/$21MM.

SP3 - Greg Maddux. I've hopefully got my power lefties in tow, so now it's time to round the rotation out with some groundballing righthanded vets. I like Mad Dog for my #3. Even at 41, he can provide 200-210 innings with an ERA in the low 4s and a good groundball/flyball ratio. Perhaps not the best fit with my defensively challenged infield, but I can only do so much.

SP4 - Woody Williams. Kind of like Greg Maddux but without the grounders. I don't mind adding another 40 year-old to my ancient rotation. Woody is still better than league average. Tomo Ohka would work in this slot as well if he'd come at a better price.

SP5 - Jeff Weaver/Bruce Chen/Jason Johnson. I like the idea of taking three retreads and letting them duke it out for the fifth starter spot. The runner-up can be a long reliever and sixth starter. Though he's been consistently awful until this month, I somehow refuse to believe Weaver is toast. He threw 444 innings of very solid ball for the Dodgers from '04-05. Chen has never had much margin for error, but he was doing something right in 2005. Before this year, Johnson had proven a mid-4 ERA innings muncher with excellent groundball tendencies. Maybe he can be salvaged. :-)

Manny Alexander San Diego Padres2B25-man6.163 35
Antonio Alfonseca Texas RangersRHRPFA8.047 Juan Iglesias34
Edgardo Alfonzo New York Mets3BMinors10 Peter Greenberg32
Sandy Alomar Jr. Chicago White SoxC25-man16.047 John Boggs40
Moises Alou San Francisco GiantsRF25-man15.037 Fernando Cuza40
Tony Armas Jr. Washington NationalsRHSP25-man6.001 Diego Bentz28
Pedro Astacio Washington NationalsRHSP25-man12.073 Steve Schnieder 36
Rich Aurilia Cincinnati Reds3B25-man10.027 Barry Axelrod35M
Jeff Bagwell Houston Astros1B60-Day15 Barry Axelrod38T
Paul Bako Kansas City RoyalsC25-man7.14 Barry Meister34
Rod Barajas Texas RangersC25-man5 Danny Horwits, Dan Lozano30
Miguel Batista Arizona DiamondbacksRHSP25-man8.045 Martin Arburua35
Tony Batista Minnesota Twins3BFA8.072 Andy Mota32
David Bell Milwaukee Brewers3B25-man10.048 Joe Bick, Reich, Katz and Landis33
Mark Bellhorn San Diego Padres3B25-man5.117 Mark Rodgers32
Ronnie Belliard St. Louis Cardinals2B25-man6.162 31
Gary Bennett St. Louis CardinalsC25-man6.133 34
Craig Biggio Houston Astros2B25-man17.099 Barry Axelrod40
Henry Blanco Chicago CubsC25-man7.136 Steve Schneider35
Geoff Blum San Diego Padres3B25-man6.056 33
Barry Bonds San Francisco GiantsLF25-man19.129 Jeff Borris/None42
Aaron Boone Cleveland Indians3B25-man7.039 Reich, Katz and Landis33M
Joe Borowski Florida MarlinsRHRP25-man5.123 35
Chad Bradford New York MetsRHRP25-man5.075 Rex Gary31
Russell Branyan San Diego Padres3B25-man5.022 Dan Lozano30T
Doug Brocail San Diego PadresRHRP25-man11.134 39
Jim Brower Florida MarlinsRHRPMinors5.129 Rex Gary33
Mark Buerhle Chicago White SoxLHSP25-man5.078 Jeff Berry27T
Jeromy Burnitz Pittsburgh PiratesRF25-man11.064 Howard Simon37M
Miguel Cairo New York Yankees2B15-Day8.028 Sam and Seth Levinson32
Mike Cameron San Diego PadresCF25-man9.036 Mike Nicotera, Gene Casaleggio33T
Giovanni Carrara Los Angeles DodgersRHRP25-man5.039 38
Sean Casey Detroit Tigers1B25-man7.171 Ron Shapiro32
Vinny Castilla Colorado Rockies3B25-man13.056 Eric Goldschmidt39
Juan Castro Cincinnati RedsSS25-man9.024 Oscar Suarez34T
Frank Catalanotto Toronto Blue JaysLF25-man7.171 Alan Nero32
Bruce Chen Baltimore OriolesLHSP25-man5.053 Scott Boras29
Jeff Cirillo Milwaukee Brewers3B25-man11.064 Jeff Borris36
Royce Clayton Cincinnati RedsSS25-man13.132 Rick Licht, Ken Felder36
Roger Clemens Houston AstrosRHSP25-man20.142 Randy and Alan Hendricks44
Jeff Conine Philadelphia Phillies1B25-man13.079 Joe McIntosh, Michael Watkins40M
Alex Cora Boston Red SoxSS25-man6.161 30
Francisco Cordero Milwaukee BrewersRHRP25-man6.046 Bean Stringfellow31T
Craig Counsell Arizona DiamondbacksSS25-man8.037 Barry Meister36
Jacob Cruz New York MetsRFMinors6.037 33
Jose Cruz Jr. Los Angeles DodgersLFFA8.063 Randy and Alan Hendricks32
Vic Darensbourg Cleveland IndiansLHRPMinors5.141 35
Mike DeJean Colorado RockiesRHRP15-Day8.145 Mike Moye, Mils Shoda35M
David Dellucci Philadelphia PhilliesLF25-man7.097 Gregg Clifton32
Mark DeRosa Texas Rangers2B25-man5.061 Lonnie Cooper31
Einar Diaz Los Angeles DodgersC25-man7.082 Peter Greenberg33
Mike DiFelice New York MetsC25-man7.148 37
Octavio Dotel New York YankeesRHRP25-man6.113 Danny Horwits32
Erubiel Durazo Minnesota Twins1BFA5.071 Diego Bentz31
Ray Durham San Francisco Giants2B25-man11 Ed Setlik34
Jermaine Dye Chicago White SoxRF25-man9.084 Bob Bry32T
Ramon E. Martinez Los Angeles DodgersSS25-man7.017 Alan Nero33
Damion Easley Arizona Diamondbacks2B25-man12.117 Paul Cohen36
Adam Eaton Texas RangersRHSP25-man5.125 Jim Lindell28
Jim Edmonds St. Louis CardinalsCF25-man12.027 Paul Cohen36T
Joey Eischen Washington NationalsLHRP60-Day6.103 Alan Nero36
Alan Embree San Diego PadresLHRP25-man11.059 Chris Leible, Michael Maas36
Scott Erickson New York YankeesRHSPFA15.031 38
Darin Erstad Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimCF25-man9.077 Greg Genske32
Shawn Estes San Diego PadresLHSP60-Day9.101 Dave Meier33
Carl Everett Seattle MarinersDHFA11.051 Larry Reynolds35
Pedro Feliz San Francisco Giants3B25-man5.031 31
Robert Fick Washington NationalsC25-man6.162 Joe Longo32
Steve Finley San Francisco GiantsCF25-man17 Tommy Tanzer41T
Cliff Floyd New York MetsLF25-man11.17 Sam and Seth Levinson33
Keith Foulke Boston Red SoxRHRP25-man8.094 Danny Horwits33M
Ryan Franklin Cincinnati RedsRHRP25-man5.022 Jay Franklin33
Aaron Fultz Philadelphia PhilliesLHRP25-man5.127 33
Eric Gagne Los Angeles DodgersCL15-Day5.119 Scott Boras30T
Nomar Garciaparra Los Angeles Dodgers1B25-man9.03 Arn Tellem33
Tom Glavine New York MetsLHSP25-man18.052 Gregg Clifton40T/P
Chris Gomez Baltimore Orioles2B25-man12.041 Alan Meersand35
Luis Gonzalez Arizona DiamondbacksLF25-man15.032 Greg Genske, Terry Bross39M
Alex Gonzalez Boston Red SoxSS25-man7.034 Eric Goldschmidt29
Geremi Gonzalez Milwaukee BrewersRHRP25-man5.097 31
Alex S. Gonzalez Philadelphia Phillies3BRetired11.055 Jim Bronner33
Tony Graffanino Milwaukee Brewers3B25-man8.125 Dan Lozano, Jeff Borris34
Todd Greene San Francisco GiantsC25-man6.155 Mike Nicotera35
Jason Grimsley Arizona DiamondbacksRHRPFA10.149 Joe Bick39
Eddie Guardado Cincinnati RedsLHRP15-Day11.141 Kevin Kohler35
Jose Guillen Washington NationalsRF60-Day8.051 Gregg Clifton (fired Andy Mota and Adam Katz)30
Jerry Hairston Jr. Texas Rangers2B25-man5.138 Casey Close30
John Halama Baltimore OriolesLHRPFA7.034 34
Chris Hammond Cincinnati RedsLHRPFA11.067 Bo McKinnis40
LaTroy Hawkins Baltimore OriolesRHRP25-man9.054 Larry Reynolds33
Rick Helling Milwaukee BrewersRHSP25-man8.035 35
Wes Helms Florida Marlins3B25-man6.018 Lonnie Cooper30
Matt Herges Florida MarlinsRHRP25-man5 36
Dustin Hermanson Chicago White SoxRHRP25-man9.106 Casey Close33T
Roberto Hernandez New York MetsRHRP25-man14.02 Randy and Alan Hendricks41
Orlando Hernandez New York MetsRHSP25-man7.117 Greg Genske36
Jose Hernandez Philadelphia PhilliesSS25-man12.069 Scott Boras37
Richard Hidalgo New York YankeesRFMFA7.029 Peter Greenberg31
Shea Hillenbrand San Francisco Giants1B25-man5.034 Dan Lozano (fired Adam Katz)31
Todd Hollandsworth Cincinnati RedsLF25-man11 33
Mike Holtz Boston Red SoxLHRPFA5.147 33
Aubrey Huff Houston Astros3B25-man5.003 29
Torii Hunter Minnesota TwinsCF25-man6.135 Patrick Murphy31T
Damian Jackson Washington Nationals2BFA6.15 33
Kevin Jarvis Boston Red SoxRHRP25-man7.112 Barry Meister37
Jason Johnson Cincinnati RedsRHSPMinors7.14 Tommy Tanzer, Alan Nero32M
Brian Jordan Atlanta Braves1B25-man13.048 Jim Turner39
Gabe Kapler Boston Red SoxRF25-man6.089 Paul Cohen31
Steve Karsay Oakland AthleticsRHRPRetired10.025 Randy and Alan Hendricks34
Adam Kennedy Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim2B25-man6.045 30
Byung-Hyun Kim Colorado RockiesRHSP25-man6.009 Greg Genske, Victor Lee27T
Ray King Colorado RockiesLHRP25-man5.137 Dave Meier32T
Ryan Klesko San Diego PadresLF15-Day12.078 SFX35T
Steve Kline San Francisco GiantsLHRP25-man8.115 34
Dan Kolb Milwaukee BrewersRHRP25-man5.119 Scott Boras31
Tim Laker Cleveland IndiansCMinors5.138 36
Matt Lawton Seattle MarinersRFFA9.169 Sam and Seth Levinson34
Ricky Ledee New York MetsLF25-man7.023 Greg Genske32
Travis Lee Tampa Bay Devil Rays1B25-man8 Scott Boras31
Carlos Lee Texas RangersLF25-man6.15 Adam Katz (briefly switched to Scott Boras during Aug. 2006)30
Cory Lidle New York YankeesRHSP25-man8.1 Jordan Feagan34
Mike Lieberthal Philadelphia PhilliesC25-man11.005 Arn Tellem34
Ted Lilly Toronto Blue JaysLHSP25-man5.102 30
Jose Lima New York MetsRHSPMinors9.149 Joe Klein33
Kenny Lofton Los Angeles DodgersCF25-man14.023 Casey Close39
Terrence Long New York YankeesLFMinors5.17 Casey Close30
Javy Lopez Boston Red SoxC25-man12.066 Chuck Berry35
Mark Loretta Boston Red Sox2B25-man10.011 Bob Garber35
Julio Lugo Los Angeles DodgersSS25-man5.152 Jeff Borris30
John Mabry Chicago CubsRF25-man11.146 Dale Reichley35
Greg Maddux Los Angeles DodgersRHSP25-man19.021 Scott Boras40
Matt Mantei Detroit TigersRHRPMFA9.131 Bob Garber33
Jason Marquis St. Louis CardinalsRHSP25-man5.012 28
Eli Marrero New York MetsLFFA7.161 Sam and Seth Levinson32
Tom Martin Colorado RockiesLHRP25-man7.049 36
Gary Matthews Jr. Texas RangersCF25-man5.104 Danny Horwits32
Joe Mays Cincinnati RedsRHSPMinors6.157 Steve Hilliard, Joe Urbon30
Quinton McCracken Minnesota TwinsCFMinors8.109 36
Joe McEwing Houston Astros1BMinors5.162 33
Brian Meadows Tampa Bay Devil RaysRHRP25-man6.076 Dan Horwits30
Gil Meche Seattle MarinersRHSP25-man5.029 Greg Landry28
Kent Mercker Cincinnati RedsLHRP60-Day14.148 Casey Close38
Lou Merloni Cleveland Indians3B40-man6.059 35
Jose Mesa Colorado RockiesRHRP25-man15.028 Mitch Frankel40T
Doug Mientkiewicz Kansas City Royals1B15-Day6.013 Greg Landry32
Kevin Millar Baltimore Orioles1B25-man7.136 Sam and Seth Levinson34
Damian Miller Milwaukee BrewersC25-man8.023 Bob Garber36T/P
Doug Mirabelli Boston Red SoxC25-man7.034 35
Brian Moehler Florida MarlinsRHSP25-man8.01 Lonnie Cooper34
Bengie Molina Toronto Blue JaysC25-man6.077 Alan Nero32M
Guillermo Mota New York MetsRHRP25-man5.159 Adam Katz33
Jamie Moyer Philadelphia PhilliesLHSP25-man17.126 Himself43M
Mark Mulder St. Louis CardinalsLHSP15-Day5.167 Gregg Clifton and Octagon Sports Mgt.29
Terry Mulholland Arizona DiamondbacksLHRPFA17.155 Joe Bick43
Mike Mussina New York YankeesRHSP25-man14.066 Arn Tellem37T
Jeff Nelson Chicago White SoxRHRP15-Day12.135 Ron Shapiro, Jay Franklin39
Phil Nevin Minnesota Twins1B25-man9.113 Barry Axelrod35
Trot Nixon Boston Red SoxRF25-man7.044 Ron Shapiro32
Greg Norton Tampa Bay Devil Rays1B25-man7.006 Michael Moye34
Tomo Ohka Milwaukee BrewersRHSP25-man5.07 Jim Masteralexis30
Darren Oliver New York MetsLHRP25-man10.127 Jeff Frye, Jay Franklin35
Ramon Ortiz Washington NationalsRHSP25-man5.14 Pat Roache33
Vicente Padilla Texas RangersRHSP25-man5.105 28
Chan Ho Park San Diego PadresRHSP15-Day10.045 Scott Boras33
Jay Payton Oakland AthleticsLF25-man6.128 Reich, Katz and Landis33
Troy Percival Detroit TigersRHRP60-Day11 Paul Cohen37
Eduardo Perez Seattle Mariners1B25-man8.064 36T
Tomas Perez Tampa Bay Devil RaysSS25-man7.14 32
Andy Pettitte Houston AstrosLHSP25-man11 Randy and Alan Hendricks34
Mike Piazza San Diego PadresC25-man13.034 Dan Lozano38M
Juan Pierre Chicago CubsCF25-man5.056 Mark Pieper29
Cliff Politte Chicago White SoxRHRPFA5.154 32
Sidney Ponson New York YankeesRHSPFA7.152 Barry Praver29
Todd Pratt Atlanta BravesC25-man11.052 Himself (fired agent Peter Grosz after 2005 season)39
Brad Radke Minnesota TwinsRHSP25-man11 Ron Simon33
Joe Randa Pittsburgh Pirates3B25-man10.114 Ron Shapiro36
Mark Redman Kansas City RoyalsLHSP25-man6.041 Casey Close32
Desi Relaford St. Louis CardinalsSSMFA8.015 Dan Lozano, Danny Horwits32
Mike Remlinger Atlanta BravesLHRPFA10.068 40
Arthur Rhodes Philadelphia PhilliesLHRP25-man13.02 Dan Horwits36
David Riske Chicago White SoxRHRP25-man5.116 29
Dave Roberts San Diego PadresLF25-man5.036 John Boggs34
Felix Rodriguez Washington NationalsRHRP25-man9 Fernando Cuza, Bob Bry34
J.C. Romero Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimLHRP25-man5.055 Don Lozano30T
Tim Salmon Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimDH25-man12.045 Ted Updike38
Julio Santana Philadelphia PhilliesRHRP60-Day5.079 Scott Shapiro32
Scott Sauerbeck Oakland AthleticsLHRP25-man6 Adam Hubble34
Jason Schmidt San Francisco GiantsRHSP25-man10.063 Randy and Alan Hendricks33
Scott Schoeneweis Cincinnati RedsLHRP25-man6.111 Scott Boras32
Rudy Seanez San Diego PadresRHRP25-man10.123 David Schwartz37T
Aaron Sele Los Angeles DodgersRHSP25-man12.052 Adam Katz36
Gary Sheffield New York YankeesRF15-Day17.031 Himself (contract), Rufus Williams (PR) and Mead Chasky (marketing) and Scott Boras (former agent)37T
Ruben Sierra Minnesota TwinsDHFA16.085 Chuck Berry40
John Smoltz Atlanta BravesRHSP25-man17.072 Lonnie Cooper39T
J.T. Snow Boston Red Sox1BFA12.121 Danny Horwits38
Alfonso Soriano Washington NationalsLF25-man5.079 Diego Bentz30
Justin Speier Toronto Blue JaysRHRP15-Day6.082 32
Scott Spiezio St. Louis Cardinals3B25-man7.163 Barry Meister33
Russ Springer Houston AstrosRHRP25-man10.128 Randy and Alan Hendricks37
Matt Stairs Texas RangersRF25-man10.077 Bob Garber38
Mike Stanton San Francisco GiantsLHRP25-man16.039 Sam and Seth Levinson39
Shannon Stewart Minnesota TwinsLF60-Day8.121 Greg Genske32
Kelly Stinnett New York MetsC25-man10.119 36
Tanyon Sturtze New York YankeesRHRP60-Day6.083 35
Jeff Suppan St. Louis CardinalsRHSP25-man8.164 Scott Leventhal and Damon Lapa (fired agent Jeff Borris of agency BHSC)31
Fernando Tatis Baltimore Orioles3B25-man5.065 31
Frank Thomas Oakland AthleticsDH25-man15.063 Arn Tellem, Mike Moye38
John Thomson Atlanta BravesRHSP15-Day8.061 Chris Arnold32
Mike Timlin Boston Red SoxRHRP25-man15 Himself (Fired David Sloane as agent in Oct. 2005)40
Steve Trachsel New York MetsRHSP25-man12.017 Sam and Seth Levinson35
Michael Tucker New York MetsRF25-man10.116 Michael Moss35
Jose Valentin New York MetsLF25-man12.058 David Elston36
Ron Villone New York YankeesLHRP25-man9.112 Scott Boras36
Jose Vizcaino St. Louis CardinalsSS25-man15.115 Adam Katz38
Tim Wakefield Boston Red SoxRHSP15-Day12.006 Barry Meister40T
Jamie Walker Detroit TigersLHRP25-man5.125 Phil Tannenbaum35
Todd Walker San Diego Padres1B25-man8.057 Alan Meersand, Greg Genske, Brian Carlin33
Daryle Ward Atlanta Braves1B25-man6.044 31
John Wasdin Texas RangersRHSPFA7 34
David Weathers Cincinnati RedsRHRP25-man12.044 David Sloane36
Jeff Weaver St. Louis CardinalsRHSP25-man7 Scott Boras30
David Wells San Diego PadresLHSP25-man18.019 Gregg Clifton and Wells' wife, Nina43
Kip Wells Texas RangersRHSP15-Day5.116 29
Rondell White Minnesota TwinsLF25-man11.162 Sam and Seth Levinson34T
Rick White Philadelphia PhilliesRHRP25-man9.051 Danny Horwits37
Bob Wickman Atlanta BravesCL25-man13.043 Dick Moss37
Chris Widger Baltimore OriolesC25-man8.034 35
Bernie Williams New York YankeesRF25-man13.168 Scott Boras37
Woody Williams San Diego PadresRHSP25-man12.143 Barry Meister40
Scott Williamson San Diego PadresRHRP15-Day7 Greg Genske30
Paul Wilson Cincinnati RedsRHSP60-Day8.008 Randy and Alan Hendricks33T
Craig Wilson New York Yankees1B25-man5 Steve Hillard29
Preston Wilson St. Louis CardinalsLF25-man7.038 Bob Bry32
Randy Wolf Philadelphia PhilliesLHSP25-man6.115 30
Tony Womack Chicago Cubs2BFA9.137 Sam and Seth Levinson36
Kerry Wood Chicago CubsRHSP60-Day7.169 Pat Rooney, Greg Landry (SFX)29M
Chris Woodward New York Mets2B25-man5.153 Jeff Kahn30
Jaret Wright New York YankeesRHSP25-man7.169 Reich, Katz and Landis30T
Jamey Wright San Francisco GiantsRHSP25-man7.11 Casey Close31
Esteban Yan Kansas City RoyalsRHRPMinors8.023 Alan Nero31
Dmitri Young Detroit Tigers1B25-man9.022 Adam Katz32
Eric Young Texas RangersLF25-man13.067 Rick Thurman, Jim Turner39
Gregg Zaun Toronto Blue JaysC25-man10.093 Danny Horwits35
Barry Zito Oakland AthleticsLHSP25-man5.072 Scott Boras28:-)

Answer 3

Suprising pick:

Barrry Zito will sign with the Blue Jays. Why?

(a) Lilly will leave the team, leaving a spot open for a left-hander.
(b) Wells most likely will not accept the idea of a contract extension, and will be dealt soon afterwards.
(c) Payroll expands again in the offseason.

Answer 4

Out of the final 6 years, how many Yankee farm adult men relatively have been given a gamble? Wang and Cano.. They nonetheless wont enable Melkey play finished time and traded something away. They purchase gamers, commerce for gamers the yankees do no longer improve that many gamers anymore - they anticipate others to try this for them that's what's meant with the help of paying for for worldwide championships - you pay for the severe priced FA stars relatively than arising stars. additionally no longer that those adult men (wang and melkey and so on and so on) did no longer come for the time of the draft, they went for the time of the worldwide one, the place they basically went to the optimal bidder.. i ask your self who that grew to become into..

Answer 5

Zito to the Yankees!!!