And if you trade patterson and walker, thats another 6 million cleared for another player. Personally, I think that the free agents are going to get more than they are worth. Supply and demand. There are really only about 12-15 quality free agents total. Gms will overpay. I bet Burnett gets 60 million. Plus, as Cubs fans, we may see some benefit of the White Sox winning the World Series. Maybe the Cubs will spend more?? The past would say no, but Hendry is being very agressive thats for sure.