Free Agency Predictions

[SRQCub]

Alright, let's pick the destinations for the Top 20(ish) Free Agents (no contract details... just player and destination.)

 

1. Zack Greinke

2. David Price

3. Jason Heyward

4. Chris Davis

5. Justin Upton

6. Johnny Cueto

7. Yoenis Cespedes

8. Alex Gordon

9. Jordan Zimmermann

10. Jeff Samardzija

11. Mike Leake

12. Denard Span

13. Kenta Maeda

14. Wei-Yin Chen

15. Dexter Fowler

16. Daniel Murphy

17. Scott Kazmir

18. Ian Kennedy

19. Yovanni Gallardo

20. Ben Zobrist

 

BONUS: Predict 3 trades you expect to see

Edited November 14, 2015 by SRQCub

[davell]

I'd be OK with it.

[Tryptamine]

I'd be OK with it.

 

I'm usually quite good at guessing the contract, but rather awful at picking the teams.

[SRQCub]

MLBTR also has an online contest, though I don't want to go with that many guesses.

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015-16-mlb-free-agent-prediction-contest

[MarkMero23]

Why not?

 

1. Zack Greinke - Red Sox

2. David Price - Cardinals

3. Jason Heyward - Dodgers

4. Chris Davis - Mariners

5. Justin Upton - Mets

6. Johnny Cueto - Giants

7. Yoenis Cespedes - Tigers

8. Alex Gordon - Royals

9. Jordan Zimmermann - Cubs

10. Jeff Samardzija - Yankees

11. Mike Leake - Twins

12. Denard Span - Indians

13. Kenta Maeda - Diamondbacks

14. Wei-Yin Chen - Orioles

15. Dexter Fowler - Indians

16. Daniel Murphy - Dodgers

17. Scott Kazmir - Angels

18. Ian Kennedy - Nationals

19. Yovanni Gallardo - Red Sox

20. Ben Zobrist - Nationals

[Guest]

Why not?

 

1. Zack Greinke - Red Sox

2. David Price - Cardinals

3. Jason Heyward - Dodgers

4. Chris Davis - Mariners

5. Justin Upton - Mets

6. Johnny Cueto - Giants

7. Yoenis Cespedes - Tigers

8. Alex Gordon - Royals

9. Jordan Zimmermann - Cubs

10. Jeff Samardzija - Yankees

11. Mike Leake - Twins

12. Denard Span - Indians

13. Kenta Maeda - Diamondbacks

14. Wei-Yin Chen - Orioles

15. Dexter Fowler - Indians

16. Daniel Murphy - Dodgers

17. Scott Kazmir - Angels

18. Ian Kennedy - Nationals

19. Yovanni Gallardo - Red Sox

20. Ben Zobrist - Nationals

That would be...disappointing.

 

Zimmermann is my least favorite of the starters in that tier.

[MarkMero23]

Why not?

 

1. Zack Greinke - Red Sox

2. David Price - Cardinals

3. Jason Heyward - Dodgers

4. Chris Davis - Mariners

5. Justin Upton - Mets

6. Johnny Cueto - Giants

7. Yoenis Cespedes - Tigers

8. Alex Gordon - Royals

9. Jordan Zimmermann - Cubs

10. Jeff Samardzija - Yankees

11. Mike Leake - Twins

12. Denard Span - Indians

13. Kenta Maeda - Diamondbacks

14. Wei-Yin Chen - Orioles

15. Dexter Fowler - Indians

16. Daniel Murphy - Dodgers

17. Scott Kazmir - Angels

18. Ian Kennedy - Nationals

19. Yovanni Gallardo - Red Sox

20. Ben Zobrist - Nationals

That would be...disappointing.

 

Zimmermann is my least favorite of the starters in that tier.

 

I can see that, though he'd make a very good number 3 starter. I just don't see the Cubs allocating all that money to Price or Greinke, when they just signed Lester to a big deal and they already have one of the top 5 pitchers in baseball with Arrieta. I think they just need to shore up the pitching staff more than they need another elite starter.

[SRQCub]

1. Zack Greinke- Dodgers

2. David Price- Cubs

3. Jason Heyward- Cubs

4. Chris Davis- Cardinals

5. Justin Upton- Orioles

6. Johnny Cueto- Red Sox

7. Yoenis Cespedes- Angels

8. Alex Gordon- Royals

9. Jordan Zimmermann- Tigers

10. Jeff Samardzija- Giants

11. Mike Leake- Cardinals

12. Denard Span- Red Sox

13. Kenta Maeda- Diamondbacks

14. Wei-Yin Chen- Blue Jays

15. Dexter Fowler- Tigers

16. Daniel Murphy- Dodgers

17. Scott Kazmir- Angels

18. Ian Kennedy- Padres

19. Yovanni Gallardo- Giants

20. Ben Zobrist- Nationals

 

The only trade I *expect* to see is something like Harvey to the Red Sox for Mookie Betts. I think the Red Sox think they're close to competing in the AL East, and adding Harvey, Cueto and Span may prove them correct.

[NOLA]

If the Cards don't resign Heyward, they have to be targeting Chris Davis. I'd expect either way, they'll then go next tier starter with Zimmermann or Leake.

[Backtobanks]

1. Zack Greinke- Dodgers

2. David Price- Cubs

3. Jason Heyward- Cubs

4. Chris Davis- Cardinals

5. Justin Upton- Orioles

6. Johnny Cueto- Red Sox

7. Yoenis Cespedes- Angels

8. Alex Gordon- Royals

9. Jordan Zimmermann- Tigers

10. Jeff Samardzija- Giants

11. Mike Leake- Cardinals

12. Denard Span- Red Sox

13. Kenta Maeda- Diamondbacks

14. Wei-Yin Chen- Blue Jays

15. Dexter Fowler- Tigers

16. Daniel Murphy- Dodgers

17. Scott Kazmir- Angels

18. Ian Kennedy- Padres

19. Yovanni Gallardo- Giants

20. Ben Zobrist- Nationals

 

The only trade I *expect* to see is something like Harvey to the Red Sox for Mookie Betts. I think the Red Sox think they're close to competing in the AL East, and adding Harvey, Cueto and Span may prove them correct.

 

Cubs sign Price and Heyward? There must be another ticket price increase coming tomorrow.

[nolanwood]

1. Zack Greinke- Dodgers

2. David Price- Cubs

3. Jason Heyward- Cubs

4. Chris Davis- Cardinals

5. Justin Upton- Orioles

6. Johnny Cueto- Red Sox

7. Yoenis Cespedes- Angels

8. Alex Gordon- Royals

9. Jordan Zimmermann- Tigers

10. Jeff Samardzija- Giants

11. Mike Leake- Cardinals

12. Denard Span- Red Sox

13. Kenta Maeda- Diamondbacks

14. Wei-Yin Chen- Blue Jays

15. Dexter Fowler- Tigers

16. Daniel Murphy- Dodgers

17. Scott Kazmir- Angels

18. Ian Kennedy- Padres

19. Yovanni Gallardo- Giants

20. Ben Zobrist- Nationals

 

The only trade I *expect* to see is something like Harvey to the Red Sox for Mookie Betts. I think the Red Sox think they're close to competing in the AL East, and adding Harvey, Cueto and Span may prove them correct.

 

Cubs sign Price and Heyward? There must be another ticket price increase coming tomorrow.

 

No kidding! I predict they sign neither. I don't see them shelling out any 9-figure contracts this offseason.

[Guest]

 

No kidding! I predict they sign neither. I don't see them shelling out any 9-figure contracts this offseason.

 

anything can happen, but they sure don't sound like that's the case (that they won't sign any 9 figure player)

[Guest]

The Cubs will probably be in play for all the big names, but I don't see them taking the "won't be outbid" attitude with anyone. And I don't think they need to. A couple of subtle improvements will make this team better than last year. Anything above that is just added bonus. As quiet as the Cubs were at the trade deadline this past year, I could see them being the noisiest team this coming year if they don't land one of the prize free agents this winter.

[davell]

Zack Greinke- Dodgers@ 6/186

David Price- Giants@ 7/217

Jason Heyward-Cubs@ 10/215

Chris Davis-Astros@ 7/175

Justin Upton-Angels@6/132

Johnny Cueto- Red Sox@5/105

Yoenis Cespedes- White Sox@ 6/144

Alex Gordon- Mariners@5/95

Jordan Zimmermann- Dodgers@ 6/120

Jeff Samardzija- Cards@ 4/64

Mike Leake- Tigers@ 5/80

Denard Span-Mets@ 1/12

Kenta Maeda- Cubs@20M Posting Fee + 6/52

Wei Yen Chen- Angels@5/85

Dexter Fowler-Tigers-@4/68

Daniel Murphy- Diamondbacks@4/48

Scott Kazmir- Pirates@ 3/42

Ian Kennedy- Nats@3/30 in June

Yovani Gallardo- Diamondbacks@3/39

Ben Zobrist- Cards@4/68

 

Few more predictions on FA

 

Ian Desmond- Padres-5/80

Howie Kendrick-White Sox 3/39

Hisashi Iwakuma- Mariners 2/32

Darren O'Day- Dodgers 4/36

David Freese-Angels 2/24

John Lackey-Giants 3/45

JA Happ- Orioles 2/20

Asdrubal Cabrera- Phillies 1/11

Doug Fister-Pirates 2/20

Joakim Soria- Tigers 3/24

 

 

 

Other Cubs signings- Gerardo Parra 3/24 and Bud Norris1/2.5 and bonuses

 

Cubs Cuban Signings- P Vladimir Gutierrez- 4.5 mill, P Norge Ruiz- 7 mill, P Cionel Perez- 2 mill, INF Randy Arozarena- 2.25 mill, 2B Omar Estevez- 1.75 mill

 

 

 

Trades- Javy/P Johnson/Hammel for Teheran/Grilli, Coghlan to Giants for LHP Josh Osich and LHP Mac Marshall

 

MLB Trades

 

CarGo to KC for Hunter Dozier, Miguel Almonte, Kyle Zimmer and Danny Duffy

 

Chapman to Toronto for Dalton Pompey and Sean Reid-Foley

 

Carrasco to Red Sox for JBJ, Henry Owens, and Rafael Devers

Edited November 15, 2015 by davell

[bukie]

1. Zack Greinke - Yankees

2. David Price - Yankees

3. Jason Heyward - Yankees

4. Chris Davis - Yankees

5. Justin Upton - Yankees

6. Johnny Cueto - Yankees

7. Yoenis Cespedes - Yankees

8. Alex Gordon - Yankees

9. Jordan Zimmermann - Yankees

10. Jeff Samardzija - Yankees

11. Mike Leake - Yankees

12. Denard Span - Yankees

13. Kenta Maeda - Yankees

14. Wei-Yin Chen - Yankees

15. Dexter Fowler - Yankees

16. Daniel Murphy - Yankees

17. Scott Kazmir - Yankees

18. Ian Kennedy - Yankees

19. Yovanni Gallardo - Yankees

20. Ben Zobrist - Yankees

 

I'll be the control.

[rawaction]

Zack Greinke- Dodgers@ 6/186

David Price- Giants@ 7/217

Jason Heyward-Cubs@ 10/215

Chris Davis-Astros@ 7/175

Justin Upton-Angels@6/132

Johnny Cueto- Red Sox@5/105

Yoenis Cespedes- White Sox@ 6/144

Alex Gordon- Mariners@5/95

Jordan Zimmermann- Dodgers@ 6/120

Jeff Samardzija- Cards@ 4/64

Mike Leake- Tigers@ 5/80

Denard Span-Mets@ 1/12

Kenta Maeda- Cubs@20M Posting Fee + 6/52

Wei Yen Chen- Angels@5/85

Dexter Fowler-Tigers-@4/68

Daniel Murphy- Diamondbacks@4/48

Scott Kazmir- Pirates@ 3/42

Ian Kennedy- Nats@3/30 in June

Yovani Gallardo- Diamondbacks@3/39

Ben Zobrist- Cards@4/68

 

Other Cubs signings- Gerardo Parra 3/24 and Bud Norris1/2.5 and bonuses

 

Trades- Javy/P Johnson/Hammel for Teheran/Grilli

 

I'll try to come up with a few MLB trades later on.

 

Is Parra really going to get that much? I definitely don't want to pay him that much with Heyward also coming here. I'd rather play Heyward in CF than Parra, and that's a lot of OFs with Parra, Heyward, Soler, and Schwarber. I like Bud Norris as the reclamation/6th starter. One of my low key targets I'd like to see the Cubs add.

[davell]

Zack Greinke- Dodgers@ 6/186

David Price- Giants@ 7/217

Jason Heyward-Cubs@ 10/215

Chris Davis-Astros@ 7/175

Justin Upton-Angels@6/132

Johnny Cueto- Red Sox@5/105

Yoenis Cespedes- White Sox@ 6/144

Alex Gordon- Mariners@5/95

Jordan Zimmermann- Dodgers@ 6/120

Jeff Samardzija- Cards@ 4/64

Mike Leake- Tigers@ 5/80

Denard Span-Mets@ 1/12

Kenta Maeda- Cubs@20M Posting Fee + 6/52

Wei Yen Chen- Angels@5/85

Dexter Fowler-Tigers-@4/68

Daniel Murphy- Diamondbacks@4/48

Scott Kazmir- Pirates@ 3/42

Ian Kennedy- Nats@3/30 in June

Yovani Gallardo- Diamondbacks@3/39

Ben Zobrist- Cards@4/68

 

Other Cubs signings- Gerardo Parra 3/24 and Bud Norris1/2.5 and bonuses

 

Trades- Javy/P Johnson/Hammel for Teheran/Grilli

 

I'll try to come up with a few MLB trades later on.

 

Is Parra really going to get that much? I definitely don't want to pay him that much with Heyward also coming here. I'd rather play Heyward in CF than Parra, and that's a lot of OFs with Parra, Heyward, Soler, and Schwarber. I like Bud Norris as the reclamation/6th starter. One of my low key targets I'd like to see the Cubs add.

 

I honestly have no feel for his contract. I almost went 2/12 there but thought it was light. In this scenario, we'd deal Coghlan. Need to add that in my scenario, I guess. At any rate, I kind of figure Parra as the 4th OF, but finds his way to 450 PA.

[rawaction]

Zack Greinke- Dodgers@ 6/186

David Price- Giants@ 7/217

Jason Heyward-Cubs@ 10/215

Chris Davis-Astros@ 7/175

Justin Upton-Angels@6/132

Johnny Cueto- Red Sox@5/105

Yoenis Cespedes- White Sox@ 6/144

Alex Gordon- Mariners@5/95

Jordan Zimmermann- Dodgers@ 6/120

Jeff Samardzija- Cards@ 4/64

Mike Leake- Tigers@ 5/80

Denard Span-Mets@ 1/12

Kenta Maeda- Cubs@20M Posting Fee + 6/52

Wei Yen Chen- Angels@5/85

Dexter Fowler-Tigers-@4/68

Daniel Murphy- Diamondbacks@4/48

Scott Kazmir- Pirates@ 3/42

Ian Kennedy- Nats@3/30 in June

Yovani Gallardo- Diamondbacks@3/39

Ben Zobrist- Cards@4/68

 

Other Cubs signings- Gerardo Parra 3/24 and Bud Norris1/2.5 and bonuses

 

Trades- Javy/P Johnson/Hammel for Teheran/Grilli

 

I'll try to come up with a few MLB trades later on.

 

Is Parra really going to get that much? I definitely don't want to pay him that much with Heyward also coming here. I'd rather play Heyward in CF than Parra, and that's a lot of OFs with Parra, Heyward, Soler, and Schwarber. I like Bud Norris as the reclamation/6th starter. One of my low key targets I'd like to see the Cubs add.

 

I honestly have no feel for his contract. I almost went 2/12 there but thought it was light. In this scenario, we'd deal Coghlan. Need to add that in my scenario, I guess. At any rate, I kind of figure Parra as the 4th OF, but finds his way to 450 PA.

 

Forgot about Coghlan too. But I'd be cool with that if Cogs is traded and at the 2/12 contract for Parra as the 4th OF.

 

Arrieta, Lester, Teheran, Maeda, Hendricks, Norris is a good rotation if Maeda is any good. Could be better, but pretty realistic.

Schwarber, Heyward, Soler, Parra is the best offensive OF in the league. And the IF isn't bad.

[XZero771679666304]

1. Zack Greinke - Dodgers

2. David Price - Cubs

3. Jason Heyward - Cardinals

4. Chris Davis - Mariners

5. Justin Upton - Yankees

6. Johnny Cueto - Blue Jays

7. Yoenis Cespedes - White Sox

8. Alex Gordon - Royals

9. Jordan Zimmermann - Giants

10. Jeff Samardzija - Orioles

11. Mike Leake - Giants

12. Denard Span - Indians

13. Kenta Maeda - Mariners

14. Wei-Yin Chen - Diamondbacks

15. Dexter Fowler - Nationals

16. Daniel Murphy - Angels

17. Scott Kazmir - Astros

18. Ian Kennedy - Cardinals

19. Yovanni Gallardo - Rangers

20. Ben Zobrist - Cardinals

[Guest]

Jason Heyward-Cubs@ 10/215

Kenta Maeda- Cubs@20M Posting Fee + 6/52

 

Other Cubs signings- Gerardo Parra 3/24 and Bud Norris1/2.5 and bonuses

 

Trades- Javy/P Johnson/Hammel for Teheran/Grilli

 

I'll try to come up with a few MLB trades later on.

 

Heyward, Maeda, Parra, trading for Teheran, & adding a reliever or two(Grilli, trading Coghlan, Cahill, etc) would be a terrific offseason.

[rawaction]

1. Zack Greinke- Dodgers

2. David Price - Cubs

3. Jason Heyward- Yankees

4. Chris Davis- Cardinals

5. Justin Upton- Tigers

6. Johnny Cueto- Red Sox

7. Yoenis Cespedes- Orioles

8. Alex Gordon- Royals

9. Jordan Zimmermann- Blue Jays

10. Jeff Samardzija- Giants

11. Mike Leake- Orioles

12. Denard Span- Cubs

13. Kenta Maeda- Mariners

14. Wei-Yin Chen- Pirates

15. Dexter Fowler- Nationals

16. Daniel Murphy- A's

17. Scott Kazmir- Rangers

18. Ian Kennedy- Padres

19. Yovanni Gallardo- Angels

20. Ben Zobrist- Yankees

[SRQCub]

1. Zack Greinke- Dodgers

2. David Price- Cubs

3. Jason Heyward- Cubs

4. Chris Davis- Cardinals

5. Justin Upton- Orioles

6. Johnny Cueto- Red Sox

7. Yoenis Cespedes- Angels

8. Alex Gordon- Royals

9. Jordan Zimmermann- Tigers

10. Jeff Samardzija- Giants

11. Mike Leake- Cardinals

12. Denard Span- Red Sox

13. Kenta Maeda- Diamondbacks

14. Wei-Yin Chen- Blue Jays

15. Dexter Fowler- Tigers

16. Daniel Murphy- Dodgers

17. Scott Kazmir- Angels

18. Ian Kennedy- Padres

19. Yovanni Gallardo- Giants

20. Ben Zobrist- Nationals

 

The only trade I *expect* to see is something like Harvey to the Red Sox for Mookie Betts. I think the Red Sox think they're close to competing in the AL East, and adding Harvey, Cueto and Span may prove them correct.

 

Nailed it.

[Guest]

Let's hope you are right at the top.

[minnesotacubsfan]

1. Zack Greinke - Yankees

2. David Price - Yankees

3. Jason Heyward - Yankees

4. Chris Davis - Yankees

5. Justin Upton - Yankees

6. Johnny Cueto - Yankees

7. Yoenis Cespedes - Yankees

8. Alex Gordon - Yankees

9. Jordan Zimmermann - Yankees

10. Jeff Samardzija - Yankees

11. Mike Leake - Yankees

12. Denard Span - Yankees

13. Kenta Maeda - Yankees

14. Wei-Yin Chen - Yankees

15. Dexter Fowler - Yankees

16. Daniel Murphy - Yankees

17. Scott Kazmir - Yankees

18. Ian Kennedy - Yankees

19. Yovanni Gallardo - Yankees

20. Ben Zobrist - Yankees

 

I'll be the control.

 

 

I appreciate this

[SRQCub]

Let's hope you are right at the top.

 

Honestly don't think I will be on either account.

 

I hope I'm right about Heyward and that we then turn and deal for two young, controllable arms.