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MLB 2014-2015 Offseason |OT| Playoff Dreaming

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chicagocubsfan

Member
Discuss your team's offseason plans/hopes here.
It's time for Theo to get to work.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/02/2015-mlb-free-agents.html

MLBTR’s up-to-date list of 2015 MLB free agents is below. These are players who project to be eligible for free agency after the 2014 season.

If you have any corrections or omissions, please contact us. To see who represents these players, check out our agency database.

Updated 9-23-14

Catchers

John Buck (34)
Ryan Doumit (34)
Nick Hundley (31) – $5MM club option
Gerald Laird (35)
Russell Martin (32)
Jeff Mathis (32) – $1.5MM club option
Wil Nieves (36)
A.J. Pierzynski (38)
David Ross (38)
Geovany Soto (32)

First Basemen

Billy Butler (29) – $12.5MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Michael Cuddyer (36)
Jozzen Cuesta (25)
Corey Hart (33)
Adam LaRoche (35) – $15MM mutual option with a $2MM buyout
Adam Lind (31) – $7.5MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Mike Morse (33)
Lyle Overbay (38)
Carlos Pena (37)
Mark Reynolds (32)
Kevin Youkilis (36)

Second Basemen

Emilio Bonifacio (30)
Mark Ellis (38)
Rafael Furcal (37)
Kelly Johnson (33)
Nick Punto (37) - $2.75MM club/vesting option with a $250k buyout
Brian Roberts (37)
Ramon Santiago (35)
Rickie Weeks (32) – $11.5MM vesting option
Ben Zobrist (34) – $7.5MM club option with a $500k buyout

Shortstops

Mike Aviles (34) – $3.5MM club option with a $250k buyout
Clint Barmes (36)
Asdrubal Cabrera (29)
Stephen Drew (32)
Rafael Furcal (37)
J.J. Hardy (32)
Jed Lowrie (31)
John McDonald (40)
Nick Punto (37) – $2.75MM club/vesting option with a $250K buyout
Hanley Ramirez (31)

Third Basemen

Alberto Callaspo (32)
Jack Hannahan (35) – $4MM club option with a $2MM buyout
Chase Headley (31)
Kelly Johnson (33)
Donnie Murphy (32)
Nick Punto (37) – $2.75MM club/vesting option with a $250k buyout
Aramis Ramirez (37) – $14MM mutual option with a $4MM buyout
Hanley Ramirez (31)
Mark Reynolds (32)
Pablo Sandoval (28)
Kevin Youkilis (36)

Left Fielders

Melky Cabrera (30)
Endy Chavez (37)
Nelson Cruz (34)
Chris Denorfia (34)
Jonny Gomes (34)
Tony Gwynn Jr. (32)
Scott Hairston (35)
Reed Johnson (38)
Ryan Ludwick (36) – $9MM mutual option with a $4.5MM buyout
Nyjer Morgan (34)
Mike Morse (33)
Alfonso Soriano (39)
Josh Willingham (36)
Chris B. Young (31)
Delmon Young (29)

Center Fielders

Emilio Bonifacio (30)
Endy Chavez (37)
Franklin Gutierrez (32)
Nyjer Morgan (34)
Colby Rasmus (28)
Grady Sizemore (32)
Denard Span (31) – $9MM club option with a $500K buyout
Chris B. Young (31)

Right Fielders

Bobby Abreu (41)
Norichika Aoki (33)
Endy Chavez (37)
Tyler Colvin (29)
Nelson Cruz (34)
Michael Cuddyer (36)
Chris Denorfia (34)
Scott Hairston (35)
Torii Hunter (39)
Jason Kubel (33)
Nick Markakis (31) – $17.5MM mutual option with a $2MM buyout
Alex Rios (34) – $13.5MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Nate Schierholtz (31)
Ichiro Suzuki (41)
Yasmany Tomas (24)
Chris B. Young (31)

Designated Hitters

Bobby Abreu (41)
Billy Butler (29) – $12.5MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Ryan Doumit (34)
Adam Dunn (35)
Jason Giambi (44)
Jonny Gomes (34)
Raul Ibanez (42)
Jason Kubel (33)
Adam Lind (31) – $7.5MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Victor Martinez (35)
Kendrys Morales (31)
Delmon Young (29)

Starting Pitchers

Brett Anderson (27) – $12MM club option with a $1.5MM buyout
Scott Baker (33)
Josh Beckett (35)
Chad Billingsley (30) – $14MM club option with a $3MM buyout
A.J. Burnett (38) – mutual option
Chris Capuano (36)
Bruce Chen (38) – $5.5MM mutual option with a $1MM buyout
Wei-Yin Chen (29) – $4.75MM club option with a $372K buyout
Kevin Correia (34)
Johnny Cueto (29) – $10MM club option with an $800K buyout
Ryan Dempster (38)
Gavin Floyd (32)
Yovani Gallardo (29) – $13MM club option with a $600K buyout
Jason Hammel (32)
J.A. Happ (32) – $6.7MM club option
Aaron Harang (37)
Dan Haren (34) – $10MM player option
Roberto Hernandez (34)
Hisashi Iwakuma (34) – $7MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Josh Johnson (31) – $4MM club option
Kyle Kendrick (30)
Hiroki Kuroda (40)
Jon Lester (31)
Colby Lewis (35)
Francisco Liriano (31)
Paul Maholm (33)
Justin Masterson (30)
Daisuke Matsuzaka (34)
Brandon McCarthy (31)
Franklin Morales (29)
Brandon Morrow (30) – $10MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Felipe Paulino (31) – $4MM club option with a $250K buyout
Jake Peavy (34)
Wandy Rodriguez (36)
Ervin Santana (32)
Joe Saunders (34)
Max Scherzer (30)
James Shields (33)
Misael Siverio (24)
Kevin Slowey (31)
Carlos Villanueva (31)
Ryan Vogelsong (37)
Edinson Volquez (30)
Jerome Williams (33)
Randy Wolf (38)
Chris Young (36)

Closers

Jason Grilli (38)
LaTroy Hawkins (42) – $2.25MM club option with a $250K buyout
Casey Janssen (33)
David Robertson (30)
Francisco Rodriguez (33)
Sergio Romo (32)
Rafael Soriano (35) – $14MM vesting/club option
Huston Street (31) – $7MM club option
Koji Uehara (40)

Right-Handed Relievers

Mike Adams (36) – $6MM club option
Matt Albers (32) – $3MM club option with $200K buyout
Burke Badenhop (32)
Andrew Bailey (31)
Ronald Belisario (32)
Matt Belisle (34)
Heath Bell (37)
Jared Burton (34) – $3.6MM club option with a $200K buyout
Joba Chamberlain (29)
Jesse Crain (34)
Kyle Farnsworth (39)
Jason Frasor (38)
Kyuji Fujikawa (34) – $5.5MM club/vesting option with a $500K buyout
Luke Gregerson (31)
Matt Guerrier (36)
Luke Hochevar (31)
Jim Johnson (32)
Matt Lindstrom (35)
Daisuke Matsuzaka (34)
Dustin McGowan (32) – $4MM club option with a $500K buyout
Jason Motte (33)
Pat Neshek (34)
Darren O’Day (32) – $4.25MM club option with a $400K buyout
Juan Carlos Oviedo (33)
Joel Peralta (39) – $2.5MM club option
Chris Perez (29)
J.J. Putz (38)
Sergio Santos (31) – $6MM club option with a $750K buyout
Joakim Soria (30) – $7MM club option with a $500K buyout
Kevin Slowey (31)
Jose Veras (34)
Brian Wilson (33) – $9MM player option
Jamey Wright (40)

Left-Handed Relievers

Joe Beimel (38)
Craig Breslow (34) – $4MM club option with a $100K buyout
Sean Burnett (32) – $4.5MM club/vesting option with a $500K buyout
Phil Coke (32)
Neal Cotts (35)
Scott Downs (39)
Zach Duke (32)
Tom Gorzelanny (32)
Andrew Miller (30)
Franklin Morales (29)
Joe Thatcher (33)
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http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/09/2015-mlb-draft-order.html

Much about the draft order remains to be determined, given the impact that qualifying offers will have on the ultimate order. This year, the first 11 picks are protected, meaning that teams cannot lose those picks for signing free agents who have been extended qualifying offers. That means the Cubs, Phillies and Reds have protected picks, while the Marlins, Padres and Rays do not.

1. Diamondbacks
2. Astros (for failure to sign 2014 No. 1 overall pick Brady Aiken)
3. Rockies
4. Rangers
5. Astros
6. Twins
7. Red Sox
8. White Sox
9. Cubs
10. Phillies
11. Reds
12. Marlins
13. Padres
14. Rays
15. Mets
16. Braves
17. Brewers
18. Blue Jays
19. Yankees
20. Indians
21. Mariners
22. Giants
23. Pirates
24. Athletics
25. Royals
26. Tigers
27. Cardinals
28. Dodgers
29. Orioles
30. Nationals
31. Angels

Here’s Compensation Round A, which follows the first round. Unlike regular draft picks, Compensation Round picks can be traded.

32. Astros (via Marlins)
33. Rockies
34. Cardinals
35. Brewers
36. Padres
37. Indians

The Reds, Red Sox (via the Athletics), Mariners, Twins, Orioles and Diamondbacks, respectively, own picks in Comp Round B, which will come after the second round.
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hemtae

hemtae

Member
Who are the Red Sox going to splurge on this offseason to get us to the 90 win promise land then promptly fail the next year?
 
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zychi

Banned
chicagocubsfan said:
Cubs need to go after Lester, Liriano, and Martin.
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i don't know which martin you are referring to. I'd love Lester to come to Chicago, but I think he's going back to Boston.

I don't really want Liriano. I like the current 1-4, if Lester or Scherzer replaced Edwin in the rotation(obviously higher up in the rotation), I'd be happy.
 
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eznark

Banned
Russell Martin I would guess? Though the Pirates publicly came out and said they'd overpay for him so I don't know why you'd want to go that route.
 
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jbug617

Banned
zychi said:
i don't know which martin you are referring to. I'd love Lester to come to Chicago, but I think he's going back to Boston.
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I think Yankees are the favs. That could change if they want Scherzer instead. Then I would put Chicago because they will out bid the Red Sox for Lester. It would be up to Lester to decide if he would take less to stay in the AL.
 
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Fox318

Member
I want the Yanks to start rebuilding for the future.

Trade for prospects with cash.

Hell I'm sure the Mets would let the Yanks take all of their young pitching staff if the Yankees payed for their workplace discrimination suits.
 
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evil solrac v3.0

Member
Fox318 said:
I want the Yanks to start rebuilding for the future.

Trade for prospects with cash.

Hell I'm sure the Mets would let the Yanks take all of their young pitching staff if the Yankees payed for their workplace discrimination suits.
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or we can tank for a few years which with our aging players looks like it will happen naturally.
 
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Fox318

Member
evil solrac v3.0 said:
or we can tank for a few years which with our aging players looks like it will happen naturally.
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Biggest problem with the yankees is the Legends Seating.

They sign 10 year contracts for those seats and the pricing doesn't fluctuate based on performance.

If I paid their prices I'd want them to win and spend every year.
 
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eznark

Banned
zychi said:
I'd really love for Price to come to Chicago after next season.
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No faith in White Prince?

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chicagocubsfan

Member
jbug617 said:
I think Yankees are the favs. That could change if they want Scherzer instead. Then I would put Chicago because they will out bid the Red Sox for Lester. It would be up to Lester to decide if he would take less to stay in the AL.
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Reports coming out that the Yankees aren't going to spend this FA. But you never know.
 
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Lambtron

Unconfirmed Member
Rafa=FedKilla said:
That was a mistake to fire Gardenhire....
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Nah, he's an average manager at best. I don't think it's a mistake. I was fine with the devil we knew, and I'm just hoping they don't go hire Ron Washington or something, but I think it'll be good to get a different voice in there.
 
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jello44

Chie is the worst waifu
@mlbtraderumors · 2m

The #Astros have called a press conference for 5:30pm CT for the purpose of making a "significant announcement."
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My guess is they've hired a new manager.
 
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Parch

Member
Blue Jays would like to have Melky Cabrera back, and he likes being a Blue Jay, but the big fear is the market is going to throw so much money at him that Toronto will be outbid with no opportunity to compete.

Baseball economics suck. It's just not fair. And there's a handful of markets that are happy to continue to ensure that it remains unfair.
 
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eznark

Banned
Parch said:
Blue Jays would like to have Melky Cabrera back, and he likes being a Blue Jay, but the big fear is the market is going to throw so much money at him that Toronto will be outbid with no opportunity to compete.

Baseball economics suck. It's just not fair. And there's a handful of markets that are happy to continue to ensure that it remains unfair.
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Only having $140m to spend must be so rough
 
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Syrinx

Member
This is one of the worst FA classes for bats that I can remember. Yasmani Tomas is the only one that intrigues me.
 
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jello44

Chie is the worst waifu
JABEE said:
How does Amaro keep his job? I'm at a loss for words.
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He has nudes of David Montgomery is my guess.

They're looking to move RyHo? Who'd take him at this point, unless the Phillies pay his salary I can't see anyone wanting him.
 
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zulux21

Member
ah.... now that the thread isn't tainted with jeter themes I won't have to feel dirty posting and talking baseball with people again :p

Anyways I think both Sox this off season will be interesting to watch as the Red sox have quite a bit to do to right their team being only the third team to go from winning the world series to coming in last in their division the next year (if my info was correct :p) and the white sox have a lot of money coming off the books and quite a bit of talent to build around (the obvious two pieces being built around are abreu and sale) The free agent list looks pretty sad though :/
 
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CygnusXS

will gain confidence one day
Trade everybody, fire Fredi. Burn it all down baby.

Actually though:
-Trade BJ and Cody Martin for Edwin Jackson
-Trade Gattis and Chris Johnson for a 3B upgrade
-Re-sign Floyd
-Trade Justin Upton and Kimbrel for prospects
-FIRE FREDI
-extend Jason Heyward
 
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