BALLCAP Sports Best Of: Top 10 MLB Free Agents & Predictions - Where They Should Sign.

The MLB Free Agent period is upon us, so here are my top 10 free agents and where I believe they should sign. These will remain my predictions until something changes. Let me know who your top 10 are and where you've got them signing.
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Giants
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Cardinals
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Braves
Mets
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Yankees
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Red Sox
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Royals
Astros
Angels
Rangers
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[@BALLCAPSports]

Ok, just to clear something up, I meant Steven Matz when I said JA Happ...I know he's retired, just a mistake.

[@mrautomatic9087]

Who is retired?

[@jacobsteinberg5959]

Phillies getting Turner. He wants to play on the East. Stott moves to second and Segura walks. We have the money

[@LilFin]

i like this or we put segura at third, bohm to first and say bye bye to hoskins

[@kyolusrex8711]

@@LilFin YES this is exactly what I was thinking yesterday - Segura's option at $16m is a fair price for him ... If he can play 3B which he should be able to he definitely has the arm strength Bohm to 1B Stott 2B Turner SS

[@kyolusrex8711]

Segura has a club option not player. The Phillies will make the decision of whether to accept Segura’s $17 million club option or not. If accepted, Segura’s salary will count for only about $14 million against the luxury tax threshold since that figure is equivalent to the average annual value of his contract. The club’s current projected payroll for the 2023 season, according to Spotrac, is about $130 million--significantly lower than the team’s $252 million payroll this season. With the 2023 luxury tax scheduled for a $3 million increase to $233 million, the Phillies certainly have enough wiggle room to make several acquisitions. So most likely we'll see Jean back .... Need to figure out a way to dump Hoskins and move Bohm to 1B or move Hoskins and sign Rizzo to play 1B

[@jacobsteinberg5959]

@@kyolusrex8711 nope. Segura is gone. Hoskins is staying they aren’t getting Rizzo or any first baseman

[@christopherwright2449]

Trea turner to the Yankees. Hoskins needs to be traded forsure. Stott is a good defensive SS. Phillies need more help at the corner outfield positions than another SS

[@Austin-un4hs]

Not having the Mariners as a top 5 for any of the big four ss just shows they are a team that goes unoticed. Jerry has stated that they will be aggressive for one of them and that is there main priority this off-season.

[@HowieSmith14]

I agree.

[@loganlarcom9724]

I think they will pick up nimmo or trea turner in all honesty. trea would have to move to 2nd though bc they have already said they were looking for shortstops wiling to play 2nd

[@TheDisturb189]

​@@loganlarcom9724 That's actually not true anymore. Dipoto has said recently that they would actually be willing to move Crawford to get the right guy.

[@Whiffski]

This also has to do with the content creators knowledge of the mariners. To me, it’s absurd not having the mariners as contenders, if not, favorites for all of the shortstops (except for Correa). That said, can’t blame the dude for not being privy to all the nuances of all organizations. It’s easy to put out off-season content with Rangers, Dodgers, Mets, Yankees being the favorites for everyone.

[@Whiffski]

@Peter Lopez I think to best address this question, it helps to bucket WHY players make decisions on specific teams. - Pay, location, competitive potential, proximity to family, etc. etc. With that in mind, we've seen several players (Luis Castillo, Robbie Ray) publicly stating that they are attracted to the culture, hustle, and passion for improving the team. It's an exciting team to watch - young, hungry, and passionate. Whilst I'll submit the notion that the travel and weather are undesirable (for most people), the Robbie Ray, Julio, and Castillo contracts show an increased aggressive propensity to lock-up high AAVs and contractual benefits. Your comment, even 9 months ago, made sense. The Julio and Castillo extensions are game-changers.

[@ricklee727]

Yea have to agree with the other comments. Seattle will be in on the bidding war with at least 3 of SS til the very end. They were rumoredto have offered Story a contract before the lockout last year. And then traded for Winker and Suarez.

[@tedevans4936]

Love you buddy... But you dont think the Ms are in on any of the top bats? respectively disagree.

[@magshop-us]

Surprised you didn't think the Mariners would be going after any of these guys. When the dust settles I believe 2 of your top 5 will sign with Seattle.

[@JMonneeyy]

Cappp

[@michaelrimmer4200]

you keep naming the same teams like Yankees, Giants, Dodgers etc but don't forget teams like the Mariners, Orioles Tigers look for some surprise signings from other teams.

[@Whiffski]

Yeah. I usually enjoy his content. This felt really lazy from an analytics & up-to-date perspective.

[@Niptonian9551]

I guarantee Mariners will sign one of the OF/SS.

[@rogerdat2884]

I’ll be shocked if it’s not Dansby to SEA

[@eddiedelatorre6266]

Nimmo would be nice there

[@matthewrohner3743]

@@rogerdat2884 i think swanson and benintendi would be fair and reasonable upgrades

[@loganlarcom9724]

i think nimmo and turner will be on the top of our list .

[@lawrencecole2986]

lol so the Mariners with only 100m commited, make the playoffs, loads of money to spend and a dire need for SS/2b and you dont even have us as a FINALIST? On ANY of them? Uhhhhh... ok. So having a 160m payroll just a few years ago you don't see us being aggressive on getting better where we are in dire need? Makes sense....

[@WarrenBarreiro]

Exactly what I said... what the???

[@DJ-mf6ft]

Yeah I agree, I can see them going after a big name and if they don't get a 2nd baseman, I see them trading for one.

[@joshuamiller3518]

I was thinking same thing like… bruh trash list

[@michaelknight2299]

Did he say Bogaerts is better defensive SS then Correa the guy who has a platinum glove? I think the mariners will sign Correa or Bogaerts

[@bobbyvoth6242]

You do know there is this team called the Mariners that outright announced they were going after one of the SS FA’s. And oh yeah they have money and are pretty good. 🤦‍♂️

[@ryanw3812]

Its like he doesn't care about Seattle or just forgot they are even a team!

[@Whiffski]

Yeah. This drove me nuts. Not just as a mariners fan, but for someone that’s going to start publishing more objective off-season prediction videos.

[@Passinoutsticks]

Absolute trash take on this video. It’s like he only thinks the Mets, Dodgers, White Sox, Cardinals, and Cubs are the only teams in all of baseball.

[@trevorwilliams2482]

Give Seattle some love man -- it's like you totally forgot about them so show them some -- R- E - S- P - E - C - T ----- your losing a little cred ( lol - kidding sort of ) by not even mentioning them BUT to be fair it's hard to say where they might spend there money. Since they have solid or better options on every spot in the lineup and the staff is solid BUT i think they need to let Marco go and find a T. Walker type player to anchor the back end of the staff that is more consistent, Then last but not least the pen while it has good stats and such could use a vet who still has gas in him to bolster the pen like a David Robertson TYPE.

[@jackfortune1937]

This guy only mentions 7-9 teams over and over. The Mariners will make a lot of noise and sign some big name or names.

[@TheSonofabiscuit]

I'm betting the Mariners or Braves mess the whole shortstop thing up. Bogaerts to Seattle Swanson to the Cubs Turner to the Braves Correa to.. the Dodgers

[@hiflyer000]

If the Phillies don't get one of the top SS's (especially now that they let Segura walk) it would be a MAJOR shock. The have plenty of money and motivation to improve their lineup after a WS appearance. I would personally prefer Turner, and I think he would sign because he's expressed a desire to come back to the east coast and is good friends with Harper. Some Phillies insiders are saying they really like Bogaerts and will go hard after him.

[@brandonstickels5435]

Little weird to me how often the Giants are on here but the Mariners aren't

[@alexanderson1304]

I think it’s because our front office has had enough time to do something besides dumpster dive and put AAAA players and fans expect something. But of course I agree Mariner will be in the race for something as well. They show they are good but need more to push them to that title

[@xXFoXyPaNdAXx]

10. Brandon Nimmo- Mets 9. Willson Contreras- Cardinals 8. Carlos Correa- Dodgers 7. Xander Bogaerts- Red Sox 6. Carlos Rodon- Rangers 5. Justin Verlander- Astros 4. Dansby Swanson- Braves 3. Trea Turner- Phillies 2. Jacob deGrom- Mets 1. Aaron Judge- Yankees

[@TeamFish15]

Best prognostication so far

[@brandenp1187]

Really good predictions, but how will the rest of the Dodgers clubhouse feel about Correa

[@Michael-lu2tz]

@@brandenp1187 they’re grown men I imagine they don’t really care anymore

[@josephavery0625]

ya i just can't respect this take... the mariners not being in on any of the top 10 when they are trying to make a serious world series push and have only 80 million spent so far for next season in payroll. sorry, i just can't

[@sweenie2926]

He's a blue jays fan, he probably doesn't understand what Jerry has said about wanting to go after one of the shortstops.

[@macipod00]

@@rowan6582 definitely moving jp to second

[@seannewsom1729]

Mariners have historically not spent on thy big free agents. They've built a great young team and will spend on small pieces, but the leopard can't change his spots- no $30+ million free agents coming to Seattle.

[@m-free6121]

@@seannewsom1729 cano was not that long ago

[@sweenie2926]

@@rowan6582 according to the Mariners gm and head of baseball ops they would try both but preferably the person signs moves to 2nd

[@stephentoto6564]

I think you are going to see some unexpected teams sign some big free agents,watch for Baltimore who has money to spend and is playoff ready to land someone big,the Red Sox have to sign someone big also,after landing last place,there will be some surprise signings!

[@brandonedwards4517]

I seriously doubt the Braves settle for Grissom at SS. It's not think he isn't any good. I just believe his future is in LF. They have several options and possible scenarios Re-sign Swanson Sign Turner Bogaerts or Correa Trade for Brewers' Willy Adames Sign a stopgap SS; Simmons/Iglesias/Andrus etc. Move Arcia over to SS if all else fails-Grissom is starting SS Just my POV

[@mfknfred]

Cardinals are in on Trea Turner & Dansbsy Swanson & Wilson Contreras. Gotta have more pop to go along with Goldschmidt & Arenado.

[@robbyv1476]

Agree but Contreras is last. Being 30th in catching OPS this year, we don't need that much of an upgrade.

[@shekm0de]

i seriously hope we don’t get contreras and if we do, we can’t be overspending on him like dat

[@Lo0die16]

Here is how this guy ranks stuff Dodgers, Yankees, Astros, Cardinals, Giants random major market team. Copy paste.

[@dominicanball2361]

10. Brandon Nimmo, Stays in the New York Mets 9. Wilson Contreras, Goes to the New York Yankees 8. Carlos Correa, Goes to the Chicago Cubs 7. Xander Bogaerts, Goes to the Chicago White Sox 6. Carlos Rodon, Goes to the Texas Rangers 5. Justin Verlander, Stays in the Houston Astros 4. Dansby Swanson, Goes to the San Francisco Giants 3. Trey Turner, Stays in the Los Angeles Dodgers 2. Jacob deGrom, Stays in the New York Mets 1. Aaron Judge, Stays in the New York Yankees

[@Oreo41212]

Angels don't have as much of a payroll as people seem to think. They have plenty of money to spend, they really gotta push for Rodon. They should be able to also get one of the big shortstops, part of the problem is when Rendon is injured, so most of the time, their infield is just completely useless. I hope they learn their lesson and go for a lot of the mid market agents though. If Rendon becomes good again, and they get Rodon and/or one of the shortstops, they'll have a great top of the lineup and 2 great starting pitchers. The problem is everyone else on the team is so awful, they just need to fill the team with average to slightly above average players. This year Trout and Ohtani carried the team so many times and the rest of the team still found a way to blow it horribly. It's ok for Trout and Ohtani to carry the team, everyone else just can't immediately blow it afterwards.

[@steveg9941]

Angel's are fine with their starting pitching. I'd rather see them sign an outfielder and a catcher. I'd sign Wilson Contreras to a two year contract. Give their young catchers a chance to develop, plus Stassi needs to go. And bullpen needs help as always.

[@jorgesjose]

Solid analysis! I'm surprised you didn't predict more Mets or Padres acquisitions. Also I think the Yankees are going to trade Torres and go for Turner hard. If Turner signs, Judge signs.

[@LoowheezeBreeze]

11:37 Swanson isn't all that young though, he'll be 29 before the start of next season, so he's much closer to the end of his prime than the players Atlanta locked up on long term deals

[@SrockD1217]

The work you put into these are always fantastic. I know I’m a homer but I find it hard to believe from everything I hear from the local beat guys that the Phillies don’t move Stott to 2nd and bring in any of those SS’s available.

[@25CBarnes]

Ahh the Mariners just breaking the drought and not going for any of these players in your eyes? Right😂

[@WarrenBarreiro]

Bro... you just forget about the Mariners? 100% they get one, maybe even two players on this list.

[@Redpoppy80]

If the rumors of the Giants are to be believed, they will pick up 2-4 of these players this off-season. Regardless, they need to be VERY aggressive this off-season.

[@mayhemjr.803]

Absolutely

[@brendankaman3835]

How did you completely ignore the mariners for any of these picks?

[@giantblossom2349]

Rodon might go to the Mariners or the Orioles. Especially the Mariners but both ball clubs are trying to improve their teams and could use some punch in the rotation. I could see the Yankees targeting Turner

[@reesejudy5912]

The Mariners rotation was one of the best in baseball this year

[@reesejudy5912]

And they’re all young dudes that are only gonna get better

[@loganlarcom9724]

mariners don’t need him . they are looking for ss to play 2nd . we have a good rotation already

[@giantblossom2349]

@@reesejudy5912 are you saying the Mariners have 5 starters better than Rodon? I don’t even known if Castillo is better or not. To keep up with the Astros the rotations gotta be legit

[@reesejudy5912]

Of course not that would be ridiculous but I do think we have three starters that are more valuable than him in Kirby Gilbert and Castillo plus we have Hancock who will debut next year Oh ya and reigning Cy Young winner Robbie Ray.

[@64Turby]

Being an Astros fan I have loved JV’s time here it’s time to move on. They need to shore up Tucker and get a first baseman . Yuli is getting on up in age ( even though I love him and his time here ) . I would love to see them sign Maldy and Vasquez . I believe that our pitching staff could suffer the loss of JV especially with Hunter Brown looking as good as he did . I would love Anthony Rizzo but I know that is a long shot . Great piece !!!!

[@davidodom3549]

Couldn't agree more. Tuck is high on the priority list for sure. Hunter Brown is an absolute beast! Vasquez is a perfect fit here. I love Yuli but we gta have an upgrade at 1B. We need another uncle mike in the OF and we will be set for a B2B run. Go Stro's!

[@64Turby]

@@davidodom3549 well they opted out on Mancini so I think you’ll get your wish

[@sonicflash5090]

Mariners fans thinking you crazy bro…..dang give us some credit

[@161riverave.4]

Well done my friend. tomorrow will be a lot of fun.

[@eulalawrence841]

As a Braves fan, I love Swanson and he was the leader of the team this year but if the reports are true that he declined the rumored offer, then he's good as gone. The offer that was rumored, $100 mill for probably 4 or 5 years, is what most teams in the league would offer and is pretty much what he's worth. If I were to guess; he probably declined because he wanted a longer contract and a 1 or 2 million extra. The biggest problem with that is the fact the Braves have unknown talent in their farm system. They're probably already eyeing someone in highschool to draft that could debut on the team in four to five years. Which is the exact length Dansby's contract would be. I like Vaughn but he fits better as a second baseman; Plays good defense put not to the point he should be your everyday starting shortstop. If they do decide to keep Vaughn as a starter it's most likely because they're gonna move Albies back to shortstop and put him at second base. He's most likely going to be a bridge shortstop/second baseman until they find a permanent shortstop to replace Dansby. Unless Vaughn ends up completely destroying all expectations and becomes a star SS/2B, I don't see him as a reason why the Braves shouldn't give Dansby what he wants.

[@wingracer1614]

I don't see the Braves planning on Grissom being an everyday player next year unless it's in left. Kid has potential but isn't ready yet. If they can't resign Swanson, they will go hard for Bogarts or maybe Turner, though I actually think Turner would be a downgrade.

[@eulalawrence841]

@@wingracer1614 I wouldn't say adding Turner would be a downgrade, considering how much he brings to the offensive side of the ball. Whatever you lose with Dansby leaving defensively, Turner makes up for it offensively. With his contact skills, speed, and ability to get on base there's a reason why people consider him the best shortstop in the league. The MAIN thing you lose with Dansby leaving is his leadership and clutch hitting. I do get where you're coming from though and I agree with everything else you said. At the end of the day, I still prefer Dansby over any other shortstop. He's not the best at anything specifically, but he's probably the best all arounder at that position. If his asking price is over 25 mill for 7 years I can see the hesitation from the Braves' point of view.

[@wingracer1614]

@@eulalawrence841 Look at the numbers. Turner was better offensively last year than Swanson but not by much. Meanwhile, depending on what stats you go by, Swanson could be argued the best defensively while Turner was near the bottom. That's why Swanson actually had a slightly higher WAR than Turner. Defense does matter at SS, especially with the new rules coming next year. Plus Swanson is a year younger and so far has got better every year. I feel he has the better upside. As for Turner being the best SS, not based on last year. Swanson and Lindor were better with Bogarts right there with him. All that being said, if Turner is willing to give the Braves a sort of home team discount and Swanson is not, I'd be happy with him. A little money saved could help fix left field or replace Jansen.

[@ballfour3949]

I had the A's getting all 10 of those free agents. Seriously, I just have this feeling that Correa goes to the Dodgers (even though a lot of fans would not like that), Judge to SF, Rondon to Blue Jays, and Turner to Red Sox

[@hoodiewaffles]

Nimmo to Seattle, Contreras to Padres, Correa to Miami, Bogaerts to Philly, Rodon to Rangers, Verlander to Mets, Swanson to Anaheim, Turner to Cardinals, DeGrom to Atlanta, Judge to Dodgers.

[@jaqueitch]

If I was Judge, I'd stick it to the Yankees (and I am a Yankees fan). Last year's offseason was terrible in NYC. Poor offer to Judge. Adding Donaldson for $25 million /year was a terrible move. And not much else. If I were Judge, I'd go to the other highest bidder

[@brucerosales8220]

I really don’t understand this. As a Yankees fan. We have Jose Trevino we don’t need a catcher. He’s a gold glover and he’s a great player for the Yankees. We don’t need a catcher.

[@khaoss6620]

You're sleeping on Preller's ability to throw caution to the wind and spend on everything and the fact that Seidler wants to greatly up the payroll

[@loverofcalifornia3619]

Would love it if they get Rodon. They need to dump Clevinger and Manaea.

[@TK0_23_]

@@loverofcalifornia3619 SD fans lead the pack with, "Don't play well? Cut him!" Players that SD fans wanted to boot this year? Grisham, Snell, Clevenger, Hosmer, Camposano. Probably more that I didn't catch. (Like Tatis. Trade him. He's a cancer) "Saying things like, "Can't believe he's getting a paycheck" and "He totally sucks" and "Why is he even still playing". Calm down SD fans. Clevinger and Manaea can be productive. They won't win a CYA, but you only paid them $18m. Combined!! Plus Clevinger is a FA.

[@Michael-lu2tz]

Padres should honestly run it back, resign suarez and profar. Let sunshine walk and get a 4th decent starter

[@ConstantSorroww]

As a astros fan I hate to say it but Correa would be a great fit in seattle

[@Ascending11]

I feel Verlander stays in Houston.

[@aceross4177]

I think Baltimore is a young, upstart team with money to spend. They have future all stars already on the big league roster and more are yet to come. I will be very disappointed if they don’t sign a top tier free agent starter and make a trade using their top ranked prospects to land another in a trade.

[@joegirardihater2750]

Disappointed with no Phillies predictions. Middleton just got a taste of the postseason and the money that will be made from that, there’s just simply no way they don’t end up with at least 1 of these guys.

[@brandenp1187]

Phils need an infielder, probably a ss. I like Trea and Correa. They need to trade Rhys, his defense has been one of the worst for years, and his trade value right now is pretty good. They need one or two middle rotation pitchers, like Eovaldi or Bassit. That way Ranger can be your 4 or 5 guy instead of your 3. Maybe trade Rhys for a pitcher. Consider replacing Rhys with Schwarber and sign a Lf field upgrade, like Benintendi. And then of course upgrade the bullpen again.

[@endlessequinox3439]

"Hopefully J.A. Happ has a bounce-back"... what? He was not on the Cardinal's last year? Lol think you were talking about Steven Matz. Wainwright, Mikolas, Montgomery, Quintana, Hudson, Flaherty, Matz were the SPs for PY with all but Quintana coming back for the next season.

[@BALLCAPSports]

I meant Matz

[@tonyconsolini7861]

Mariners get boeagarts or Swanson you heard it here first

[@brandenp1187]

What’s wrong with JP, move to second? I don’t see Dansby leaving. Xander would probably be a good fit, but a lot of teams will be after him.

[@Noosh_]

As a Cardinals fan I couldn't agree more. We'll likely be "in" on a bunch of big names and then not get any of them. And you're absolutely right about feeling like we're knocking on the door of actually being a world series contender but the front office rarely truly goes for it but hopefully this year is different.

[@robertvail573]

Not a cardinals fan but i think you are correct probably Swanson or Xander that would make them a World Series team

[@bigsteez1052]

As a cardinals fan I am sick of getting dry humped by management. These dudes need to quit putting a team together just to win the central and not make a deep run. Mo will always say “at the end of the day it just wasn’t a good fit”. While I think they will make a splash in FA they need to contend with LA NY ATL and SD and not the reds pirates and brewers.

[@ezekielmalone1554]

The two biggest holes in the lineup are with Knizner and DeJong. Mo said he's going after a catcher. Now, that's fine, but the options at catchers aren't NEARLY as good as the options at Shortstop. I don't think the Cardinals will even really go after Wilson Contreras. That leaves players like Christian Vazquez (if the Astros don't pick up the team option) and Sean Murphy (if the A's are willing to trade him and/or the Cardinals are willing to give up the needed prospects for him). I would much rather have a Swanson or a Turner to that. A move at short would also solidify both the outfield and DH spots because both Edman and Donovan can play in the outfield. You could have Swanson/Turner at short and Edman/Donovan can fill any hole in the outfield or at DH (though their defense is valuable) that's needed. The worst-case scenario for the Cardinals I think would be if they filled the hole at catcher, and not shortstop, and then continued to play DeJong. I'm all for giving struggling players chances to come back, but DeJong has had his chances. Edman and Donovan are better both offensively and defensively. DeJong is basically just a free out for the other team, and if the Cardinals try to fill the hole behind the plate and not at short, they at least need to stop playing DeJong. Lots of people say they need a big starter. I see their reasoning, but I don't agree with this. Wainwright is coming back, Mikolas is still there, Monty has one more year on his contract, Flaherty and Matz will be ready to start next year. If those five guys perform like we know they can, that is a GOOD starting rotation. In case of injury, you can turn to people like Pallante, Hudson, (perhaps) Hicks, etc. The pitching (both starting and bullpen) is solid enough to at least start a season. If more pitchers are needed, a deadline deal would be appropriate. For how badly the Cardinals played against the Phillies, the pitching (besides Helsley) was outstanding. Offense has been the reason why the Cardinals have been eliminated from the playoffs since 2019. If they don't fix the offense, they won't be able to make a deep run. The pitching staff had needs last year, but those are basically dealt with. An offensive splash could transform this team.

[@ezekielmalone1554]

@Mason Thrower I literally had to check to make sure he wasn't still on the team. I thought he was solid when on the Cardinals, but I was like "WAIT, WHAT?!"

[@jimrossi7708]

@Mason Thrower 😂

[@bobsmith6370]

So the Seattle Mariners don't exist? Got it.

[@wellwouldyabelievethat]

Great vid man keep up the great mlb content

[@shadow9679]

Do some research, Xander Bogaerts is an average fielding shortstop looking to lock in for 10 years. They have Marcelo Mayer with all the tools 2 years away with Trevor Storey as an insurance policy. Sign Devers for 10 years and you will have one of the best young infields in Baseball in 2024 Devers, Mayer, Storey, Casas.

[@CodeDOFN]

Do you see the Astros extending Kyle Tucker? And do the Astros pick up another SP if Verlander does leave? Not saying he leaves because I agree with what you said. Just curious.

[@dhoff82]

Degrom to the Astros especially if JV walks

[@m1ke176]

Hope the Cards sign Contreras. He's always been really good. His added bat would help out and he can DH also.

[@brandenp1187]

Well, I mean, anyone can DH. But he would be a great everyday catcher on the Cards, who need one.

[@brandenp1187]

For me the Phillies perfect off-season would be to first sign Trea Turner. It would be Turner and Stott at SS/2B. I would settle for Correa. Trade Hoskins for a middle rotation pitcher. Try Schwarber at first, I know it wouldn’t be a huge defensive upgrade. Sign Benintendi to play left. Sign Nate Eovaldi. Rotation would be Wheeler, Nola, Eovaldi, guy you traded Rhys for, and Ranger. Bruce would move back to RF and Nick would DH. I do also like Abreu as a Rhys replacement, but I’ll stick with Schwarber for now. Also need to bring in some bullpen pieces.

[@bkhighlights1500]

I agree with everything. I would love to see Jose abreu come to Philly. We do need to bolster the bullpen fo sho. I was thinking maybe Rafael montero

[@bkhighlights1500]

Trea would be amazing too

[@ren1818ren]

Great commentary and thought process!

[@groomedtodie]

Dodgers have had every opportunity to extend Trea, and he's openly said that no one has approached him from the organization. I think Dodgers would be just as in on Correa as Bogaerts. Turner's defense was hit or miss this season, and with the shift getting nerfed, defense is going to be more important than ever.

[@Alan-rw3ez]

Good. Players NEED to learn defense and learn how to hit to all fields.

[@groomedtodie]

@@Alan-rw3ez With so many guys throwing 96-102mph i can cut hitters a little slack for not hitting to all sides. The fact that only a handful of guys regularly hit for power oppo shows how hard it is. The bad defense though...

[@josephlinnell9855]

When the Dodgers win something outside of a 60 game season which to me was a joke of a season let me know

[@groomedtodie]

@@josephlinnell9855 will do. Thanks for talking unrelated shit in comment thread about the FA market. 👍

[@andrewbees5705]

These SS gotta be beyond happy the dodgers are 100% gonna pay one of them. The dodgers don’t have a serious backup option if trea leaves. Which I think he is, if Friedman felt he was their guy he would have made a offer trea wouldn’t say no to and he never has. The dodgers other option is Gavin Lux who hasn’t lived up to what he was supposed to be, last season was his best season but still not what he was supposed to be .. also he’s a horrible headache defensively and don’t have a top SS prospect on the way.. SS isn’t a position like LF where you can just have anyone. That’s usually a position winning teams have locked down by a stud. The dodgers are 100% paying one of the big 4 free agent SS .They also have over 100 mil coming off payroll this offseason between Bauer suspension and bad contracts

[@WeallATL]

If DeGram came to Atl that would be insane. Cause the 12 games this year he did look good and are team was just better in the regular season and showed up in the last game series at the end of the year to win the NL East but umm I highly doubt it

[@TimFrith24]

After re-signing Edwin Diaz to a long-term contract, the Mets will sign Josh Bell, Ken Giles and Taylor Rogers and re-sigh Tyler Naquin.

[@brandenp1187]

No Nimmo or Bassit?

[@spitballsports2615]

Nimmo or Xander to Seattle insane how you don’t have them as finalists for either player

[@brycestluka5198]

Would love Xander to the White Sox but I just don't see it happening especially with our cheap owner

[@muthergoose4084]

and anderson goes where?

[@chrism6989]

Anderson signed till 2025 he ain't going nowhere even if he was a free agent . I don't see the Xander bogarts thing happening not because wouldn't be awesome .I dnt see them paying big bucks for infielder . There most likely going to keep Anderson at SS and from what Elvis Andrus did last yr probably sign him to 2b and there priority is right field . Normally I would say they would be in on rodon again.. But who really knows. We don't have a cheap owner. Iknow a lot of people want to say that. We tried to get big time free agents they just choose to go elsewhere. Let's put it this way. When we went after Machado and Harper. Machado got 300mill Harper got what 330. Whitesox offered them nothing think 290 but with incentives clause meaning garunteed 290 but if they hit certain amount of homeruns and rbis mvp or batting title golden glove. Etc if one of them would of taking the deal and hit those incentives would've been far lucrative then what they actually took from Philly's and padres. Think of it like our closers deal people were scratching there head at it but technically he's off the books this yr even though he's under contract. The way they make deals is actually better then how most clubs just throw money at people.

[@brycestluka5198]

@@muthergoose4084 I would move him to 2nd base

[@craigtrulock5683]

also Ball Cap sports before you get into all of this Aaron Judge & Carlos Correra to the Boston Red Sox in 2023 both of them can make the Red Sox better.

[@JoshC2274CJ]

I want the Brewers to Get Nimmo but the Mets probably will

[@SamSamSamJ]

I know the Brewers probably won't do it, but I would love to see them go after a top offensive free agent.

[@daquandavis5498]

If the Padres were to get Judge on paper that would have to one of if not the most stacked batting lineups of all time🤣🤣. That shit would be nuts!!

[@loverofcalifornia3619]

I want them to get Carlos Rodon :)

[@Michael-lu2tz]

As a padres fan would rather see judge go to the giants tbh. Neither the dodgers nor the padres need him whatsoever and it’d be more entertaining to have a extremely competitive nl west

[@jamescook6564]

Unfortunately you don't win games on paper.....

[@Michael-lu2tz]

@@jamescook6564 dodgers and mets already proved that

[@matthewahearn5448]

Christian Vasquez as already been linked to the Cardinals. He is playing for Molina on Team Puerto Rico and has connections to the Cardinals.

[@leam89]

I don't see Contreras going to the Yankees. I think they have much larger needs and they need that DH spot

[@BurgerBrosProdzzz]

The Mets are in basically none of these Trea Turner literally said he would like to play with the Mets how is the Mets not Top 5?

[@Rose34561]

My prediction the San Francisco Giants will Sign Aaron judge the front office has been given the green light to spend as much as they want for Aaron judge plus judge grew up rooting for the giants. Yastremski would move to Centerfield and Aaron judge in right field

[@rk9wolverine810]

I think a good bit of the big-name free agents will return to their teams and whoever pays Wilson Contreras will get his services.

[@loverofcalifornia3619]

Rodon will not return to the Giants.

[@ryanstaiger1712]

Mariners plz🙄

[@aquarpioleonine3995]

Contreras to Hou/StL Correa to StL Boegarts to Atl/ChW Rodon to NYY Verlander to LAD/Hou Swanson to SF Turner to LAD DeGrom to Hou/NYM/Tex Judge to SF/Hou

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

Houston won't sign Judge. They have 30 hr gold glover Kyle Tucker for cheap until 2025. They'll spend money elsewhere besides RF.

[@Tony-go9io]

Wilson Contreras will be a cardinal

[@brandenp1187]

Good fit

[@paulhopkins1905]

I don't see a scenario where Alverez is playing full time LF and McCormick is the everyday CF for Houston. I think Houston signs at least one proven outfielder and a 1st baseman. I wouldn't be surprised to see them go after Contreres or keeping Maldy and Vasquez

[@Mr10thmountain]

Dodgers and Yankees on every players list lol GOGO PAYROLL!

[@Redpoppy80]

As far as Rodon is concerned don't think the Giants will be serious players in resigning Rodon. This Front Office will not give a pitcher more than a 3 year deal. Rodon will command a 5+ year deal. We will pay up a higher than average per year but our reclimation pitchers will never get more than 3 years from us.

[@joeybanks961]

Yankees need pitching bad. A great closer as well.

[@jessepressler208]

The Padres should have been on the list for Rodón. If the Padres truly make a big splash, it's acquiring a starting pitcher.

[@carleppich4795]

Turner has already said he wants to go to an East Coast team, I say Turner ends up with the Phillies

[@purecolorless2721]

The Sox owner Reinsdorf won’t allow Hahn to spend the money now. He is greedy I’d love one of these elite SS however it just won’t happen which sucks especially if they’re in a win now mentality.

[@tophyl7558]

I believe this guy is a New York fan one team or other!

[@grittyshaker]

So other than Xander, you don’t think the Red Sox will be in on any of your top 10 free agents? I think that’s highly unlikely

[@acrevelations8457]

As a Diamondbacks fan I see all this talent they could acquire but don't have the money for. And any talent the team does have they trade. The 2016-2017 team was on the rise and instead management decided to wipe the team and rebuild. It's just frustrating 😒

[@PaisaSteve]

Also Aaron Judge grew up a Giants fan and his family lives there.

[@Pinkthephantommm]

Your the best KZbinr for off-season stuff. I am so happy I am subbed to you! Your the BEST off-season guy I know thank you sir

[@OldSchoolBaseballGuy]

I Thought your prognostications were iffy...you failed to mention the Mariners once...I could see them being players in the Judge sweepstakes or any of the big shortstops-Crawford's bat just isn't there...they have money and a good young nucleus...don't sleep on them.

[@craigtrulock5683]

on top of that statement Carlos Correra has a Alex Cora connection when he was a bench coach for the Houston Astros he is close friends with Carlos Correra Alex Cora is.

[@martynewell1181]

I like Swanson and I hate to say this if he walk he might goes to a west coast team I don't think he goes with the Dodgers but he might goes with the Giants or the Padres cause Freddie and he [ Swanson ] are friends so he play in the same division Freddie play I like Borgart or Turner but Braves is lock up Ozzie for a while [ second base ] is out unless he wanted to play shortstop but I myself don't think so But if the Braves don't sign Swanson and then turn around sign Turner but if they ask for about the same amount they the Braves should sign Swanson and so Turner is out If AA could two things if Swanson move on and that is put Grissom at short or or try to tried for a shortstop but I think you are right that Grissom will take over shortstop

[@LetsGoTheRoShow]

Rangers will sign either Rodón or deGrom; slim chance at both, either way the rotation will be revamped

[@hollywoodzero2915]

Video was a bit disappointing. It’s basically: here’s the one of these 7 teams that are all in the mix for every top free agent. Every player listed basically had: Dodgers, Mets, Yankees, Giants, Cardinals listed along with their original team.

[@joshdaniels5480]

Kinda going the same way as your video except one difference… think ATL shocks people and gets two big players. Can’t put my finger on it but the gut says XB at SS and Rondon at SP

[@donaldmackerer9032]

I don't think the Braves are ready to try out Vaughn Grissom at shortstop at this point. I think they would rather him get some more experience in the minors if he was going to play shortstop. So I still think they will be in the running for at least one of the top five Short Stops.

[@austingriffith441]

Love how the mariners never showed up in the top 5 for any of these players. I would think they would try to sign a shortstop and as a mariners fan I really hope its trea turner

[@nathansenchi]

As a island guy, ill be doing some wishful thinking here… Xander at Braves.. playing 3rd, resign and keep Swanson at SS, move Riley to 1B and Olson at DH… 🤦🏾‍♂️🤣

[@brandenp1187]

I do think, Xander has refused to move from SS in the past. Unlikely Braves can get both of them. I think Dansby stays, also younger than Xander

[@goose5368]

I think the dodgers might make a push for Trea but it probably won’t happen. He’ll probably go to Philly. But I think the Dodgers should’ve been a finalist for Correa.

[@theriotartist]

Nimmo to the Phillies makes the most sense to me. Fills two holes and they have way more of a draw than the Mets.

[@dcnorthcutt5923]

I don't see the Rangers trying to be overly aggressive at signing DeGrom. I see the Mets bringing him back and tbh they can have him. The guy is injured too much and they are crazy enough to give him a shit ton of money. I see the Rangers signing Carlos Rodon and also Chris Bassitt potentially. We will also bring back Martin Perez if everything works out. So Chris Bassitt Carlos Rodon Martin Perez Jon Gray and the 5th starter spot is up for grabs. Our farm system is full of young talent the pitching should be drastically improved this season.

[@brandenp1187]

A lot of teams will be after Rodon. Ithink the Mets have a better chance of keeping Bassit than Degrom. As a Phillies fan, I agree with Degrom, way too injury prone. I’m staying away from that.

[@jaimelannister1797]

Mariners and o’s are gonna spend

[@Mcbobby12]

I feel like Bogart's is a better fit for the dodgers along with degrom. And if Verlander doesn't stay with the Astros I agree with you I think he will but if he doesn't the Angels could be a good fit. Trout and Ohtani need all the help in the world Rendon isn't cutting it if I had my choice I would look to trade Rendon for another 3B.

[@Mcbobby12]

Or trade Rendon for prospects and go sign a 3B

[@michaellondon8460]

How do you leave the Mariners out? They are quite obviously going to be spending at SS or 2B.