TOP 20 ODC Free Agents (10-15-13)

[Bryan (ex WAS)]

Ondeck Circle Baseball Top 20 Free Agents

These are the top 20 Ondeck Circle Free Agents. The picutres besides the team name is the team that the player is currently on.

1. Clayton Kershaw

A CY Young award winner and could be adding another after the 2013 season. The Royals could be in play for Kershaw but with his 2015 cap already in the upper 90's it seems very unlikely they will spend the cash it will cost to retain the ace.

Likely Landing Spot: Houston Astros
Predicted Amount: 33.5 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Mariners, Royals, Brewers, Diamondbacks

2. Robinson Cano

The best 2B in all of baseball and still somewhat at a young age a 5 year deal for this player could possibly bring trouble in the later years but for the time being any price under 20 mil will be a steal.

Likely Landing Spot: Miami Marlins
Predicted Amount: 27 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Rockies, Royals, Brewers, Indians

3. Chris Davis

Always having the potential ranks Davis at 3 but he sort of cooled off to end the year which might drop his value in the market.

Likely Landing Spot: Philladelphia Phillies
Predicted Amount: 21.5 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Cubs, Dodgers, Rangers, Tigers

4. Max Scherzer

Had an amazing 2013 season and was considered the ace ending it despite also having Anibal Sanchez and Justin Verlander in it. Easily the second best starting pitcher in the market.

Likely Landing Spot: New York Mets
Predicted Amount: 23.5 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: White Sox, Mariners, Phillies, Cardinals

5. Jacoby Ellsbury

A MVP type season a couple of years ago had many wondering if it was real then a injury had many questioning Ellsbury season but now in 2013 he has had an amazing year just missing the power but the money for him will be there this offseason.

Likely Landing Spot: Cleveland Indians
Predicted Amount: 18 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Mariners, Cardinals, Rangers, Twins

6. Masahiro Tanaka

He has just got dominating in the Japan professional league going undefeated with a record of 20-0 but he strikeouts have continuously dropped which could be something to look out for but none the less a great arm to have many are comparing him to a mixture of Darvish and Kuroda.

Likely Landing Spot: Milwaukee Brewers
Predicted Amount: 15.5 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Cubs, Rays, Orioles, Giants

7. Justin Masterson

Nearly 15 wins with 200 K's, and a era under 3.50 a solid season for Masterson that many did not see coming and now that he is entering free agency could be earning some big bucks.

Likely Landing Spot: Colorado Rockies
Predicted Amount: 15 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Mariners, Rangers, Orioles, Diamondbacks

8. Hiroki Kuroda

If age was not a factor Kuroda would be jumping over 1-2 players right now but it this ranking it will be factored into which is why Kuroda is at 8 for now but talent brings him over some of the younger players.

Likely Landing Spot: Chicago White Sox
Predicted Amount: 12.5 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Dbacks, Marlins, Mets

9. Brian McCann

Catching being a very slim position in this FA market brings McCann up a little bit and the fact that in 3-4 years it could be some of his best because that will be when his prime ends.

Likely Landing Spot: Miami Marlins
Predicted Amount: 13.5 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Indians, Brewers, Yankees, Cubs

10. Curtis Granderson

Granderson has not hit above .230 in the past 2 seasons while that is awful he still has hit for power he hit 41 last season and hit 7 this year despite missing nearly the whole season. His ranking has dropped from the last one and could drop further as the off season progresses.

Likely Landing Spot: Arizona Diamondbacks
Predicted Amount: 15 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Indians, Dodgers, Tigers, Jays

11. Tim Lincecum

Some how he has fallen off the last 2 years but there is still that chance he figures it out the K's and wins are sort of there. The main reason he is ranked this high is he is proven but that's one thing you don't want to look at in free agency. You should focus on the future.

Likely Landing Spot: San Diego Padres
Predicted Amount: 14.5 mil
Possible Landing Spots: Orioles, Marlins, Rangers, Mariners

12. Nelson Cruz

The main steroid player this offseason should be Cruz he could easily be ranked higher but the suspension has harmed his value a little bit.

Likely Landing Spot: Toronto Blue Jays
Predicted Amount: 14.5 mil
Possible Landing Spots: Cubs, Twins, Rockies, Indians

13. AJ Burnett

After leaving the sand box and the AL Burnett has revamped his career but there is still a chance he may retire but for now Burnett will be ranked at number 13.

Likely Landing Spot: Texas Rangers
Predicted Amount: 13 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Cubs, Dbacks, Mets, Royals, Tigers, Yankees

14. Jhonny Peralta

Steroids Steroids lingering over this free agency. Peralta could be ranked higher if he was not convicted of steroids but he was and now we don't know what he could be. Teams will be taking a chance in the dark on him.

Likely Landing Spot: Milwaukee Brewers
Predicted Amount: 14 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Mets, Dbacks, Padres, Phillies, Cardinals

15. Jesse Crain

Having a terrific season era under 1 which is why he is the only reliever in the top 20.

Likely Landing Spot: Miami Marlins
Predicted Amount: 6.5 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: every team

16. Justin Morneau

Still has some solid seasons and is only 32 so should have a couple of decent years left in him.

Likely Landing Spot: Cleveland Indians
Predicted Amount: 11 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: any team with 9+ mil

17. Derek Jeter

Were going to have to see what is gonna happen after he just came back off dl he hit a HR. So he looks to be okay but how he plays the rest of the season will hurt or help his value.

Likely Landing Spot: Chicago White Sox
Predicted Amount: 10 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Rockies, Cardinals, Twins, Royals, Mariners


18. Chase Headley

The 3B position is somewhat attractive this season but its not question that Headley has the most potential out of all them despite the not so great season.

Likely Landing Spot: Philladelphia Phillies
Predicted Amount: 13.5 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Marlins, Rockies, Cardinals, Mariners, Twins, Tigers

19. Russell Martin

Main reason he is up over some of the other names is because he is a catcher and has power. Also will have his job secure the next couple of years because of his defense.

Likely Landing Spot: Minnesotta Twins
Predicted Amount: 8 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Giants, Dodgers, Astros, Mets, Cardinals, Marlins

20. Josh Johnson

Loads of potential still only 29 and has ace type stuff when healthy he barely made it on this Top 20 but could drop out on the next one just feel like he can revamp himself this season.

Likely Landing Spot: Miami Marlins
Predicted Amount: 9 mil
Other Possible Landing Spots: Giants, Dodgers, Rangers, Mets, Cardinals

Players On Outside looking in TOP 20
Tim Hudson
Cody Ross
Fernando Rodney
Chris Carpenter
Jim Johnson
Mike Morse
Marlon Byrd
Rajai Davis
Michael Young
Eric Chavez
Aaron Hill
Adam Laroche
Mark Reynolds
John Buck

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Just want to make it clear by the way. Tanaka has not been posted by the Golden Eagles there for he is still not eligible for the 2nd IFA period to come some time around the FA periods.


IT's almost certain it will happen but just wanted to make it clear it's still a IF at this very moment.