MLB free agent prediction thread

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MLB free agent prediction thread

The MLB off-season has begun with 131 players becoming free agents. They will be able to negotiate with other clubs by Thursday.

Aaron Judge is a free agent. He is an MVP-type player. The Yankees offered him 7 years, $235 million in 2022. Judge rejected it and signed with the Yankees for 9 years and $320 million.

Carlos Correa is a free agent. He is one of the younger players available. The Twins could try to bring him back. If they don't land Aaron Judge, the Giants could look to make a splash with him.

Trea Turner is a 29-year-old shortstop. He is signed to the Dodgers for 9 years, $270 million.

Xander Bogaerts is a free agent. He opted out of his contract and will sign with the Giants for 7 years, $205 million.

Swanson was drafted by the Braves. He was unable to reach a long-term deal with the team. Now he's a free agent.

Jacob deGrom signed a three-year contract with the Mets. He has made just 26 starts over the last two years.

Carlos Rodón, 29, signed a 5-year deal with the Rangers for $130 million. Rodon has a 2.67 ERA and 10.5 rWAR over the last two seasons.

Brandon Nimmo is a machine at getting on base and keeping the strikeouts low. He doesn't hit for a ton of power, but he could be a good fit for spacious Coors Field. Nimm signed a five-year contract with the Rockies for $100 million.

Justin Verlander is putting up one of his best seasons at age 39. He is a Cy Young favorite and should command a two-year deal somewhere. Verner signed with the Yankees for 2 years, $88 million.

Willson Contreras, 30, is a good offensive catcher who is bad at framing. He will sign with the Angels for 4 years, $88 million.

Kodai Senga is a 29-year-old right-hander from Japan. He is five-time All-Star and two-times strikeout champion. S Enga will sign with the Chicago Cubs for 5 years, $70 million.

Chris Bassitt is a 33-year-old right-handed pitcher. He is not as expensive as the top pitchers, but he is less of an injury risk. Bassit signed with the Blue Jays for 3 years, $57 million.

Jose Abreu is 35 and has been merely "very good" the last two seasons. He will sign with the White Sox for 3 years, $54 million.

Nathan Eovaldi, 32, is a right-handed pitcher who has been solid for the Red Sox. He has had some injury issues. Eevaldi will sign with the Astros for 3 years, $50 million.

Andrew Benintendi is interested in returning to the Yankees. He will sign with the Tigers for 4 years, $48 million.

Jameson Taillion is a 30-year-old right-handed pitcher. He has been a reliable pitcher for the last two years. Taillon signed a three-years, $48 million contract with the Twins.

Taijuan Walker is a 30-year-old right-handed pitcher. He is free agent and signed a three-years contract with the Seattle Mariners.

Tyler Anderson is a 32-year-old left-hander who signed a one- year, $8 million deal with the Dodgers last year. He will sign with Cardinals for 3 years, and $45 million.

Josh Bell is a free agent. Bell didn't hit well with the Padres, but he is still 30 and has good power potential. He will sign with Astros for 3 years, $45 million.

Mitch Haniger, 31, had a miserable season for the Mariners, but he hit 39 home runs last year. He has been a 6 WAR player in the past. Hanigar signed a 3-year contract with the Tigers for $39 million.

Anthony Rizzo is a free agent. He is 33 and has a poor offensive record. The Yankees will sign him to a two-year contract worth $38 million.

Martin Perez is a 31-year-old left-hander who had a breakout season. He's a groundball pitcher with a low strikeout rate. Perez will sign with the Rangers for 2 years, $32 million.

Jean Segura is a 32-year-old 2B who doesn't have the power and speed he used to. He will sign with the White Sox for 2 years, $28 million.

Noah Syndergaard is a free agent. He is 30 and his strikeout rate and velocity are down. Noah will sign with the Rangers for 2 years, $26 million.

Sean Manaea is a free agent. He will sign with the Royals for 2 years, $24 million.


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