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Enter The MLBTR Free Agent Prediction Contest – Deadline Tonight

By Tim Dierkes | November 11, 2019 at 10:29am CDT

It’s time for the MLB Trade Rumors Free Agent Prediction Contest!  Click here to enter your picks for the destinations for our top 50 free agents.  The deadline for entry tonight – Monday, November 11th at 11pm central time.  You can edit your picks until then.  Further contest info:

  • After the window to make picks has closed, we’ll post a public leaderboard page so you can see who’s winning the contest as players sign with teams.  We’re going to use entrants’ full names on it.  So, if that concerns you, please do not enter the contest.  Entries with inappropriate names will be deleted.
  • We are also collecting email addresses, which I will use to notify winners.  I may also use those email addresses to notify you of next year’s free agent prediction contest.
  • If a player signs between now and the close of the contest, that’s a freebie, but you still need to go in and make the correct pick.
  • After you submit your picks, you’ll receive an email from Google Forms.  In that email, you’ll see a button that allows you to edit your picks.
  • We will announce the winners on MLBTR once all 50 free agents have signed.  We will award $500 to first place, $300 to second place, and $100 to third place.  Winners must respond to an email within one week.
  • Ties in the correct number of picks will be broken by summing up the rankings of the free agents of the correct picks and taking the lower total.  For example: Tim and Steve each get two picks correct.  Tim gets Gerrit Cole (#1 ranking) and Tanner Roark (#20 ranking) for a total of 21 points.  Steve gets Madison Bumgarner (#6) and Dallas Keuchel (#14) for a total of 20 points.  Steve’s total is lower and he’s ahead of Tim for tiebreaker purposes.

If you have any further questions, ask us in the comment section of this post!  Otherwise, make your picks now!

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90 Comments

  1. ksbywaino

    6 years ago

    Here we go! Let’s get better than 3 this year!

    3
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    • rusty2489

      6 years ago

      hahahaha

      Reply
    • HubcapDiamondStarHalo

      6 years ago

      I myself feel pretty confident I’ll get at LEAST two correct!!!

      Reply
      • ksbywaino

        6 years ago

        We all get 1 if Waino finishes his new deal with the Cards!

        2
        Reply
    • Goku the Knowledgable One

      6 years ago

      If you finish it you win.

      Only made it through 11 picks then realized I have a life

      Reply
      • JonCor

        6 years ago

        So let me get this straight: your life consists of starting but not finishing a contest you obviously have interest in, then presumably reading about this new update on the contest that you decided you weren’t interested in, then leaving a comment about how you’re too busy (or too cool or whatever) to actually enter the contest you started and then commented on? Hmm, interesting.

        Also, how much time do you think it takes?

        7
        Reply
      • CrewBrew

        6 years ago

        you only made it through 11? why? to feel edgy? then you proceeded to come in the comment section to write a post about not finishing it because you have “a life”? You dont seem to have much of a life by going this route bud.

        You really went all out in this one for attention didnt ya?

        3
        Reply
      • RunDMC

        6 years ago

        I love to take your money in paid fantasy sports. No greater joy.

        Reply
      • wordonthestreet

        6 years ago

        @Freddy

        Because you only have heard of 11 players? You do not have enough baseball knowledge to attempt to enter the contest. You tried. You failed. Now you try to make fun at those we actually enter the contest because they find it fun and have the knowledge to do so and goes to your insecurities.

        Reply
      • ksbywaino

        6 years ago

        Hey, 11 is good for a guy who has the same IQ level

        1
        Reply
  2. macstruts

    6 years ago

    I usually do these in April. Last year I only missed two or there.

    Maybe I’ll do it in November this year, but I don’t think I’ll have the same success rate.

    2
    Reply
    • DarkSide830

      6 years ago

      i believe in you dude

      4
      Reply
    • disadvantage

      6 years ago

      I take it you missed on Keuchel and Kimbrel’s landing places?

      Reply
  3. batty

    6 years ago

    If i get 5 then i’ll be on the rise over last year.

    Reply
  4. DarkSide830

    6 years ago

    i dont like my chances this year. half of my correct predictions from last year were obvious (Holland) or just blind luck (Soria)

    Reply
    • kodion

      6 years ago

      Look on the bright side:
      It shouldn’t be hard to improve on 2!
      …based on MY interpretation of your comment
      😉

      Reply
  5. Ryan Barnes

    6 years ago

    If a pick happens before the 11th and we go and change it to the correct pick, do we get credit for that?

    Reply
    • ksbywaino

      6 years ago

      They said it’s just a freebie, so we get credit for it (if you change it to the correct team)

      Reply
    • HubcapDiamondStarHalo

      6 years ago

      Yup.

      Reply
  6. bad bruce

    6 years ago

    I just say Yankees for all and hope to get at least 5 right

    1
    Reply
    • HubcapDiamondStarHalo

      6 years ago

      I went Nationals for about every RP with the same hope! (laffing)

      1
      Reply
      • nymetsking

        6 years ago

        All OFs to the Giants here.

        Reply
    • PhanaticDuck26

      6 years ago

      Ya know, I feel like that’s what the MLBTR guys did this time. In the past, it seems like they picked players on a more individual basis, independent of other moves. So the teams were a bit more spread out. This time, they seemed to kind of hedge their bets a bit more. For example, I highly doubt that MLBTR believes that BOTH stras and rendon will return, but because the likelihood that ONE will is very high, they chose WAS for both. Similar to your Yankees plan. Or similar to the fact that the Twins will not sign all these players, nor will the Reds likely get Grandal AND didi, but both teams WILL be aggressive so MLBTR just loaded up on those teams. I believe they claimed that they didn’t take this approach, but it definitely seems like they leaned more this way than they have before. Must be they are trying to get more than 7 correct this time around 🙂 …

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      Reply
  7. tigerdoc616

    6 years ago

    I have no doubt that I will lose this contest. But going to have fun with it none the less.

    Reply
    • PhanaticDuck26

      6 years ago

      Best part of the offseason! Glad they didnt toy with us and hold out for months like last year!

      Reply
  8. jd396

    6 years ago

    I can’t wait to see how bad I did!!

    1
    Reply
  9. 5028892

    6 years ago

    Must one by 18 to enter contest

    Reply
    • PhanaticDuck26

      6 years ago

      No, but one must have a general sense of English in order to read a player’s name and match it to a team.

      Reply
      • 5028892

        6 years ago

        lol missed that, but asking because contests with money prices 95% require a participant to be 18

        Reply
        • vtadave

          6 years ago

          I think it’s more like 86%

          Reply
  10. Bert17

    6 years ago

    I think I could beat my previous scores by giving every pitcher to the Angels, knowing that I’d have to get at least a couple of them right.

    Reply
  11. throwinched10

    6 years ago

    I entered the contest about an hour ago, but haven’t received an email with my picks. Is there a lag time on this?

    Reply
    • Tim Dierkes

      6 years ago

      No, I just tested it and got the email instantly. Maybe check your spam? If it still doesn’t work, please reach out to us through the contact form so we can look into it.

      mlbtraderumors.com/contact

      Reply
      • spinach

        6 years ago

        Do we need to enter our actual names or can we enter alias (as long as not inappropriate)? Must it be real name to collect prize money?

        Reply
        • Tim Dierkes

          6 years ago

          You could do an alias and still be eligible for prize money.

          1
          Reply
    • nymetsking

      6 years ago

      I got mine right away.

      Reply
  12. macstruts

    6 years ago

    Being an Angel fan and a procrastinator, I picked Matt Harvey, Trevor Cahill and Cody Allen to the As in mid April.

    I really wish I would have been right.

    Reply
  13. 5TUNT1N

    6 years ago

    Time to take the annual stab in the dark!

    1
    Reply
    • spinach

      6 years ago

      You sound like Al Bundy.

      4
      Reply
      • vtadave

        6 years ago

        Or Ted Bundy

        4
        Reply
  14. RunDMC

    6 years ago

    I wish we had the bonus ball picks of anyone signing after the First-Year Draft. Any guesses who gets left in the cold?

    Reply
  15. Black Ace57

    6 years ago

    The Angels are going to get Cole because he is from California guaranteed.
    The Angels are going to get Strasburg because he is from California guaranteed.
    The Angels are going to get Rendon because he is friends with Strasburg guaranteed.
    The Angels are going to get Wheeler because he once said he likes In and Out Burger guaranteed.
    If you don’t agree you are a hater.

    Reply
    • NatsFan15

      6 years ago

      Can’t argue with the logic here!

      2
      Reply
    • SoCalBrave

      6 years ago

      I saw Grandal wear a Mickey Mouse shirt before. Surely that means he’s Angels bound too.

      2
      Reply
  16. bobtillman

    6 years ago

    The Miami Marlins will NOT sign Anthony Rendon.

    When will I receive my check?

    Reply
    • imgman09

      6 years ago

      It’s in the mail!

      Reply
  17. kodion

    6 years ago

    What were the winning totals last year?

    Reply
    • dabigd

      6 years ago

      the $500 winner predicted four.

      1
      Reply
  18. imgman09

    6 years ago

    Some of the Scroll Downs don’t Work? Anybody else have this problem?

    Reply
    • imgman09

      6 years ago

      Got it rebooted

      Reply
  19. jj_the_brave

    6 years ago

    Contests like this are what keep loyal readers coming back. You guys have developed a great community and I’m sure I speak for all here when I say thank you for all your hard work!!

    2
    Reply
  20. Wilford Brimley

    6 years ago

    NO COPYING ANSWERS!!! Keep your eyes on your own spreadsheet.

    4
    Reply
    • Gwynning

      6 years ago

      Gee whizz, Dad!

      Reply
  21. 2012orioles

    6 years ago

    I missed this last year. Glad I found it

    Reply
  22. PhanaticDuck26

    6 years ago

    Can we enter with two different emails? Asking for a friend.

    Reply
    • disadvantage

      6 years ago

      Do you or your “friend” get to keep the winnings?

      Reply
  23. joepanikatthedisco

    6 years ago

    I remember when Kurt Suzuki to the Nats was the freebie last year. He was first to sign I think. Funny what dividends that signing made!

    Reply
  24. Carlmumm

    6 years ago

    Is there a way after the contest closes on Monday to follow my picks? My memory isn’t goof enough to remember all 50. Ha ha

    Reply
    • dabigd

      6 years ago

      no

      Reply
    • Tim Dierkes

      6 years ago

      Yes – we’ll have a leaderboard available. Also you’ll get an email that will show your picks.

      2
      Reply
      • Rallyshirt

        6 years ago

        It’s go time.

        Reply
  25. megaj

    6 years ago

    I accidentally searched for Shoko instead of “Shogo” Akiyama. Interesting results….

    Reply
  26. CoachSantoni

    6 years ago

    No link

    Reply
  27. gofish 2

    6 years ago

    Ah, the MLBTR Free Agent Contest.

    The cosmic ballet………goes on.

    Reply
  28. bluntforcekarma

    6 years ago

    One could assemble a pretty good team from these free agents.

    Reply
    • bhambrave

      6 years ago

      Two writers on MLB.com did an exercise of that.

      mlb.com/news/drafting-teams-from-2019-20-free-agen…

      Reply
  29. DarkSide830

    6 years ago

    i have my doubts about the Nats signing all of Rendon, Stras, Hudson, and Kendrick, but i feel good about them getting at least 2.

    Reply
  30. mlb1225

    6 years ago

    After the deadline, can you guys release a chart showing the most predicted landing spot for each player? I know it might be hard, but it would be interesting to look at.

    Reply
    • DarkSide830

      6 years ago

      they released at least one article with the predictions last year.

      Reply
    • CrewBrew

      6 years ago

      mlbtraderumors.com/2019/11/mlb-free-agent-predicti…

      Reply
      • mlb1225

        6 years ago

        That’s mlb trade rumors predictions. What I’m talking about is like who was voted where the most. Like where did most people pin Gerrit Cole going?

        1
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        • CrewBrew

          6 years ago

          oh i see, my bad. yeah that would be interesting to see what people were thinking.

          Reply
        • Rallyshirt

          6 years ago

          They could do a summary of votes at the end of it.

          Reply
    • bhambrave

      6 years ago

      It’ll be interesting to see how well the “collective wisdom” did.

      Reply
  31. macstruts

    6 years ago

    This is the first year I’ve done it. It was a lot of fun.

    Reply
  32. The Stone Roses

    6 years ago

    It’s pretty hard,tbh. Trying to think of the teams that will spend then realizing that you left out another team THEN you look at your final picks and realize a certain team or two didn’t do enough as you think they’re going to. A real head spinner man.

    1
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    • filthyrich

      6 years ago

      Totally agree.
      Tried to factor in way too many things. Ended up just trusting my gut. Ended up with quite a strange balance. I gave 3 players to KC, and BAL while giving 0 to TB and BOS.among other headscratchers. Decided against doing an extra edit the night before but feeling like that was a bad idea.

      Reply
  33. SoCalBrave

    6 years ago

    I’m using a different approach this year. Whereas in prior years I tried (and failed miserably) to predict where each player is going to sign, this year I’m gonna focus on team needs and select multiple options for each team. For instance, my Braves need a catcher, so I selected Grandal, Chirinos, and D’Arnaud. The gNats need a 3B so I chose Rendon, Donaldson and Moustakas. One of those has to be right!

    Reply
    • CrewBrew

      6 years ago

      first year for me so i did strictly gut feelings

      Some interesting picks I made:

      Donaldson-Brewers
      Bumgarner-Braves
      Betances-Cubs
      Keuchel-Cardinals
      Hamels-Padres

      Personally i think Rendon/Stras will be back with the Nats with Cole gong to the Angels.

      2
      Reply
    • DarkSide830

      6 years ago

      that’s probably the best approach, it just feels like a very boring one. ive considered the idea, but just cant make myself do it.

      Reply
  34. gorav114

    6 years ago

    I felt pretty good about mine until I realized I had the Dodgers, Angels, Red Sox, Houston, and Yankees signing a total of zero guys. I guess I’m expecting San Diego and the Nats to sign every free agent available evidently.

    1
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    • jb10000lakes

      6 years ago

      I ran into that with the Phillies. Here they’ve got a pile of money to spend on SP’s and I initially had them getting — no one. Argghhh. Little re-edit. Looks like no freebies coming out today. Was wondering how much one signing might cause some cascading in my choices….

      1
      Reply
  35. Rallyshirt

    6 years ago

    This is challenging. I keep wondering about teams who should be in a forced position to make some moves. Sure to be some surprises!

    1
    Reply
  36. miltpappas

    6 years ago

    Looking to break my single-season record of 5.

    1
    Reply
  37. groundhog5150

    6 years ago

    I went with ten going overseas. No way I’m winning this thing

    Reply
  38. Kevin D. 2

    6 years ago

    aaaaaaand I forgot to enter -_-

    Reply
  39. megaj

    6 years ago

    It would be nice to know how many entrants there are and to actually see the current progress now that the first FA (Wainwright) has come off the board

    1
    Reply
  40. CosmoCraymer

    6 years ago

    First year playing… do they not run a current progress anywhere?

    Hmmm….

    1
    Reply
    • filthyrich

      6 years ago

      Same.
      Pretty sure they’ll do update posts throughout the offseason. Still super early. 5/50 signed.

      Looks like last year’s leaderboard post was on Dec. 31 after 21/50 had signed. 6731 entries. Probably a similar amount of entries for this year. That’s a lot to process, hope they have some automation involved.
      Winner had 13 correct last year assuming the leaderboard link is accurate.
      mlbtraderumors.com/mlb-free-agent-prediction-conte…

      The email showing my entries is very helpful. Almost instantly forgot most of my picks.

      Reply
  41. krillin89

    6 years ago

    Is there a way to see who you submitted? I can’t remember all 50

    Reply

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