Offseason In Review: Houston Astros
2019/03/offseason-in-review-houston-astros-11.htmlThe Astros' headlining offseason acquisition, Brantley inked a two-year, $32MM deal which fell short of contract predictions from both MLBTR and FanGraphs. … Chirinos, 34, is stepping in for free-agent departures Brian McCann and Martin Maldonado - the latter of whom rejected the Astros' two-year offer toward the beginning of the offseason.
Phillies Sign Bryce Harper
2019/03/phillies-reportedly-agree-to-sign-bryce-harper.htmlPredictions aside, Harper's deal sets a new high-water mark on which premier players of the future will set their sights when seeking open-market contracts or, at least, extensions on the cusp of free agency. … At the time of our initial top 50 rankings, we were of the belief that because Harper and Machado were non-traditional free agents (i.e.
Valuing A Chris Sale Extension
2019/02/valuing-a-chris-sale-extension.htmlWhile Sale's funky delivery and big velocity readings have long led to predictions of physical ailments, he averaged 30 starts and 205 frames annually from 2012 through 2017. … Rather, they go to show that Sale can and should be looking for a contract that values his would-be free agent seasons at their anticipated market value.
A Closer Look At The Red Sox And The Luxury Tax
2019/02/a-closer-look-at-the-red-sox-and-the-luxury-tax.htmlFor the sake of argument, let's take a look at what the Red Sox would have to pay in order to sign Kimbrel at the four-year, $70MM term projected by MLBTR in our Top 50 Free Agent Predictions back in November. … Sale and Bogaerts are free agents after the 2019 season, and Martinez has an opt-out provision that he'll presumably exercise if he produces anywhere near his 2018 levels.
MLB Free Agent Prediction Contest Leaderboard Now Available
2018/12/mlb-free-agent-prediction-contest-leaderboard.htmlWith 21 of the top 50 free agents signed, 11 people are tied with a .286 batting average (six correct predictions). … Were you one of the 6,845 people who entered in MLBTR's Free Agent Prediction Contest back in November? If so, you'll want to check out our new contest leaderboard.
Nationals Sign Anibal Sanchez
2018/12/nationals-sign-anibal-sanchez.htmlHowever, the general parameters of this contract align with the two years and $22MM forecast on MLBTR's Top 50 free agent rankings/contract predictions. … The Nationals on Thursday announced the signing of free-agent righty Anibal Sanchez, to a two-year contract with a club option for a third season.
Checking In On MLBTR’s Top 50 Free Agent Predictions
2018/12/top-50-mlb-free-agent-predictions-checking-in.htmlAs MLBTR's Mark Polishuk recently pointed out, at this time last year we had seen no open-market movement from the top of the free-agent pool. … With ten of the top twenty players listed on MLBTR's Top 50 Free Agent list now having reportedly agreed to terms, it's a good time to check in on how the market is developing.
MLBTR Poll: Andrew McCutchen / Michael Brantley Contracts
2018/12/mlbtr-poll-andrew-mccutchen-phillies-michael-brantley-astros.htmlhow do you view the predictions and signings? (Response order randomized; poll link for app users.)… As the MLBTR team put together this year's ranking of the top fifty free agents, it became clear that there were a few bunchings of multiple players in similar market positions.
MLBTR Readers Predict Teams For McCutchen, Kikuchi, Donaldson, And More
2018/11/mlbtr-readers-predict-teams-for-mccutchen-kikuchi-donaldson-and-more.htmlMLBTR's free agent prediction contest closed on November 18th, and earlier this week we ran through our readers' team predictions for each of the top ten free agents.
Yusei Kikuchi Hires Boras Corporation
2018/11/yusei-kikuchi-hires-boras-corporation.htmlAll things considered, it's tough to guess at Kikuchi's true earning power, though we pegged it at six years and $42MM (with Seibu also receiving about $8MM in fees) in our predictions. … As MLBTR's Tim Dierkes wrote in ranking Kikuchi #12 among possible free agents this winter, there's reason to believe that the southpaw could slot comfortably into the middle of an MLB rotation.
MLBTR Originals
2018/11/mlbtr-originals-214.htmlThe ranking also contains predictions on contract sizes, with Harper (14 years, $420MM) and Manny Machado (13 years, $390MM) each projected to surpass Giancarlo Stanton as the most expensive contract in baseball history. … Bryce Harper topped MLBTR's annual ranking of the offseason's Top 50 Free Agents, as Tim Dierkes, Jeff Todd, and Steve Adams analyze the top 50 names on the market and try to forecast where each could end up by Opening Day.
Market Notes: Richards, Kikuchi, Rockies, Realmuto
2018/11/market-notes-richards-kikuchi-rockies-realmuto.htmlOur predictions at the top of the free agent market are certainly not for the faint of heart; by our reckoning, both Bryce Harper and Manny Machado have chances at securing record-setting contracts. … Realmuto, his agent shot that idea down rather candidly, indicating that he does not expect his client to don a Marlins uniform in 2019.
The MLB Offseason Begins
2018/10/the-mlb-offseason-begins-2.htmlWe’ll be running our Top 50 Free Agent rankings, which will include contract projections and predictions as to where each of the 50 will sign. … Postseason stalwart Rafael Devers was signed as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic, as was Xander Bogaerts, who signed out of Aruba.
2018-19 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
2018/11/mlb-free-agent-predictions-2019.htmlWe vetted these as much as possible, but with 50 predictions and a volatile free agent and trade marketplace, we know we’ll be off on some. … MLB Trade Rumors is proud to present our 13th annual Top 50 Free Agents list! For the entire list of free agents, plus the ability to filter by signing status, position, signing team, and qualifying offer status, check out our mobile-friendly free agent tracker here.
D-Backs Announce Three-Year Deal With Eduardo Escobar
2018/10/d-backs-agree-to-new-deal-with-eduardo-escobar.htmlMLBTR has yet to release its free agent predictions, but had initially contemplated a contract of three years and $30MM. … This news represents a fascinating turn of events just before the official onset of free agency.
Quick Hits: Payroll, Clark, Predictions, Kawasaki
2018/03/quick-hits-payroll-clark-predictions-kawasaki.htmlOf course, to really diagnose a trend, we'll likely need to await the results of next year's much-anticipated free-agent class. … The slow-moving free agent action and tepid spending season has obviously been noticed by players and agents, leading to some consternation in some quarters.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Jays, A’s, Twins, O’s, Red Sox, Nats, Cards
2018/03/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-jays-as-twins-os-red-sox-nats-cards.htmlMLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed makes 10 bold predictions for the 2018 season. … The K Zone looks ahead to next winter's market for free-agent relievers.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Braves, Bucs, Nats, Tribe
2018/03/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-braves-bucs-nats-tribe.htmlPro Sports Fandom (links: 1, 2) makes a slew of predictions for this season. … Baseball Census scouts free agent pitchers Jair Jurrjens and Daniel Schlereth, both of whom have pitched against KBO teams this week.
Nightengale’s Latest: Martinez, Encarnacion, Darvish, Arrieta
2018/02/nightengales-latest-martinez-encarnacion-darvish-arrieta.htmlHis overall analysis and predictions are well worth a look, but a few items of information bear highlighting as part of the market landscape. … As sparring continues over the ongoing free agent freeze -- see Boras v.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Free Agents, Yelich, Jays, Lynn, Astros, Cards
2018/02/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-free-agents-yelich-jays-lynn-astros-cards.htmlDistrict On Deck makes five predictions on first-year Nationals manager Dave Martinez's style. … Athletics Nation argues that this winter's top free agents need to lower their asking prices.
AL Notes: Lewis, Reed, Blue Jays, Royals
2018/01/al-notes-lewis-reed-blue-jays-royals.htmlIn a set of 18 predictions about the 2018 Royals, Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star opines that Eric Hosmer will re-sign with his former club due to a lack of clear rival suitors for the free agent first baseman. … The Indians "were high on" a short list of preferred destinations Reed gave to his agent, though Cleveland didn't have the payroll space to add to its bullpen.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Donaldson, Hosmer, Pads, Cards, Twins, Marlins, Yanks
2018/01/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-donaldson-hosmer-pads-cards-twins-marlins-yanks.htmlDistrict On Deck makes five Nationals predictions for 2018. … 216Stitches analyzes this winter's class of free agent outfielders.
Levine On Asking Prices For Arrieta, Cobb
2017/12/jake-arrieta-alex-cobb-free-agent.htmlEven in making these predictions in late October, we went with four years and $100MM for Arrieta. … Yesterday morning, Bruce Levine of 670 The Score published a report with a few interesting notes on free agent pitchers.
Padres “Clear-Cut Favorites” For Eric Hosmer
2017/12/padres-clear-cut-favorites-for-eric-hosmer.htmlHosmer ranked third among free agents in terms of earning potential on MLBTR's Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions piece. … Following two face-to-face meetings, the Padres seem to be the clear-cut favorites to sign free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports.
Free Agent Profile: J.D. Martinez
2017/12/free-agent-profile-j-d-martinez.htmlAs MLBTR has already noted in our Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions article, the Red Sox are a very good fit. … Martinez and agent Scott Boras are reportedly seeking a contract above $200MM.