2011 Free Agent

[Little Slide Rooter]

Lets face it, I really dont see much happening in the upcoming offseason, however, after this year, we should have some payroll freed up, and theres a very, very nice free agent class in 2011. The top dog is Albert Pujols, but I really dont see leaving St. Louis, unless the Yankees or Red Sox offer him something disgusting, so as far as the moe realistic options, who would you chose? I think Id have to chose Mauer due to his ability to play catcher and possible 1B.

[Schwarber Fan]

I'd take Reyes and move Theriot to 2B where he belongs

[TruffleShuffle]

i'd be surprised if more than 3 of those guys reach free agency.

[Prizefight]

I voted for Aaron Miles. He's due for a good at bat at some point.

[dew1679666265]

The youngest players on that list are Mauer, Prince and Reyes. Prince will likely be available and Mauer has a chance to be. Reyes almost certainly won't be.

 

That said, if all three were available, I'd prefer Reyes. SS is a difficult position to find good talent at and Reyes is really good. Mauer may be wearing down after years of catching. Prince would be nice.

[Sammy Sofa]

Halladay light years ahead of everyone else on that list. If not him, then Reyes, though I don't think he'll be available. After him, Prince.

[Little Slide Rooter]

i'd be surprised if more than 3 of those guys reach free agency.

 

The only ones Id question are Rollins and Reyes, maybe Lee.

[Guest]

Halladay light years ahead of everyone else on that list. If not him, then Reyes, though I don't think he'll be available. After him, Prince.

 

I want no part of signing what will be, in May of that year, a 34 year old Halladay to what would be at least a three-year deal, if not longer.,

[XZero771679666304]

Joe Mauer.

[RedFlash]

Joe Mauer.

 

I'm hoping that will be no need.

[XZero771679666304]

Joe Mauer.

 

I'm hoping that will be no need.

 

 

So am I, but I am not confident.

[NCCubFan]

Joe Mauer.

 

I'm hoping that will be no need.

 

 

So am I, but I am not confident.

At least we're talking about after 2010 rather than 2009, so we have next year to see if Soto can rebound next year.

 

I answered Reyes, based on the hope Soto does rebound. If not, Mauer (assuming he keeps his production up and stays healthy next year).

[imb]

mauer replaces lee at 1b

[Derwood]

If Mauer would sign with the Cubs, I'll pretend I had never heard of Geovany Soto

[Cubswin11]

Mauer and move him to 1B.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Mauer and move him to 1B.

 

Thats was my thinking. No matter what Lee does, he'll be 35 at that point, and I knwo that if Jim Hendry is still around, he'll be tempted to give him a 5 year 120 million dollar deal, but it will be time for a change.

[JonJayCutler]

I'd take Fielder because Lee should be just about done by 2011. But if Soto doesn't ever get back to 2008 form then Mauer.

[biittner77]

If the Cubs got Mauer I'd platoon him with Soto at Catcher and 1st base. That way neither gets worn down by playing catcher every day but either can go back there full time if someone gets hurt. All this is predicated on Soto rebounding next season.

[Schwarber Fan]

Fielder will be DHing somewhere in 2011 and won't come back to the NL.