SPORTS

Tony Paul's top 50 MLB free agents (updated with Matt Wieters)

Go through the gallery to see a breakdown on baseball’s top free agents this offseason by Tony Paul of The Detroit News.
Go through the gallery to see a breakdown on baseball’s top free agents this offseason by Tony Paul of The Detroit News.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
1. Edwin Encarnacion, DH/1B: One of the top sluggers in the game, he's averaged an OPS over .900 the last five years, and just led the league in RBIs, with 127. Not a good defender, however, and nearing 34, his reps at first will only continue to decline. Prediction: Red Sox, five years, $91M. (UPDATE: Indians, three years, $65M, with $20M option for 2020)
1. Edwin Encarnacion, DH/1B: One of the top sluggers in the game, he's averaged an OPS over .900 the last five years, and just led the league in RBIs, with 127. Not a good defender, however, and nearing 34, his reps at first will only continue to decline. Prediction: Red Sox, five years, $91M. (UPDATE: Indians, three years, $65M, with $20M option for 2020)
Vaughn Ridley, Getty Images
2. Yoenis Cespedes, OF: The former Tiger, as expected, opted out of the final two years of his Mets deal, which set him up to be a prime free agent in a down free-agent market. He'll get the longer deal now that he was looking for last offseason. Prediction: Giants, four years, $112M. (UPDATE: Mets, four years, $110M)
2. Yoenis Cespedes, OF: The former Tiger, as expected, opted out of the final two years of his Mets deal, which set him up to be a prime free agent in a down free-agent market. He'll get the longer deal now that he was looking for last offseason. Prediction: Giants, four years, $112M. (UPDATE: Mets, four years, $110M)
Adam Hunger, Getty Images
3. Jose Bautista, OF: Another Blue Jays slugger who might be saying goodbye to the Great North, he stands to get a nice contract -- though probably not quite as rich as he might be expecting. He's already 36, and has some trouble staying healthy. Prediction: Blue Jays, four years, $80M. (UPDATE: Blue Jays, one year, $18.5M with attendance bonuses; mutual option for 2018, vesting option for 2019)
3. Jose Bautista, OF: Another Blue Jays slugger who might be saying goodbye to the Great North, he stands to get a nice contract -- though probably not quite as rich as he might be expecting. He's already 36, and has some trouble staying healthy. Prediction: Blue Jays, four years, $80M. (UPDATE: Blue Jays, one year, $18.5M with attendance bonuses; mutual option for 2018, vesting option for 2019)
Elsa, Getty Images
4. Aroldis Chapman, RP (LH): The largest contract ever given to a closer was $61 million, which the Phillies gave to Jonathan Papelbon not that long ago. With his steady diet of 100-mph fastballs and a World Series under his belt, Chapman will shatter that. Prediction: Yankees, four years, $70M. (UPDATE: Yankees, five years, $86M)
4. Aroldis Chapman, RP (LH): The largest contract ever given to a closer was $61 million, which the Phillies gave to Jonathan Papelbon not that long ago. With his steady diet of 100-mph fastballs and a World Series under his belt, Chapman will shatter that. Prediction: Yankees, four years, $70M. (UPDATE: Yankees, five years, $86M)
Ezra Shaw, Getty Images
5. Kenley Jansen, RP (RH): The loser in the Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes is likely to immediately turn to Jansen, who had a heck of a postseason in his own right, after posting the best regular season of his career, which a miniscule 0.670 WHIP. Prediction: Mets, four years, $63M. (UPDATE: Dodgers, five years, $80M)
5. Kenley Jansen, RP (RH): The loser in the Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes is likely to immediately turn to Jansen, who had a heck of a postseason in his own right, after posting the best regular season of his career, which a miniscule 0.670 WHIP. Prediction: Mets, four years, $63M. (UPDATE: Dodgers, five years, $80M)
Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images
6. Dexter Fowler, OF: Here was another victim of last year's flush-with-talent, free-agent market. He opted for a one-year deal to return to the Cubs, and let's just say that worked out pretty well. He boosted his value as an elite leadoff man, and won a title. Prediction: Cubs, four years, $60M. (UPDATE: Cardinals, five years, $82.5M)
6. Dexter Fowler, OF: Here was another victim of last year's flush-with-talent, free-agent market. He opted for a one-year deal to return to the Cubs, and let's just say that worked out pretty well. He boosted his value as an elite leadoff man, and won a title. Prediction: Cubs, four years, $60M. (UPDATE: Cardinals, five years, $82.5M)
Elsa, Getty Images
7. Ian Desmond, OF: Yet another guy who settled for a one-year deal last winter, he'll be getting paid now -- after making a transition from short to center field. If he still wants to play short, now's the time. There are no good free-agent shortstops. Prediction: Mets, four years, $60M. (UPDATE: Rockies, five years, $70M, with $15M club option for 2022)
7. Ian Desmond, OF: Yet another guy who settled for a one-year deal last winter, he'll be getting paid now -- after making a transition from short to center field. If he still wants to play short, now's the time. There are no good free-agent shortstops. Prediction: Mets, four years, $60M. (UPDATE: Rockies, five years, $70M, with $15M club option for 2022)
Ronald Martinez, Getty Images
8. Mark Trumbo, OF/DH: The power's always been there, but he sure found a home in Baltimore's cozy Camden Yards. His 47 home runs led the league, and he had 108 RBIs. Can he be an impact player outside of Baltimore, though? His defense is really bad. Prediction: Orioles, three years, $46M. (UPDATE: Orioles, three years, $37.5M)
8. Mark Trumbo, OF/DH: The power's always been there, but he sure found a home in Baltimore's cozy Camden Yards. His 47 home runs led the league, and he had 108 RBIs. Can he be an impact player outside of Baltimore, though? His defense is really bad. Prediction: Orioles, three years, $46M. (UPDATE: Orioles, three years, $37.5M)
Vaughn Ridley, Getty Images
10. Justin Turner, 3B: He picked a fine time to have the best season of his career, at least in terms of home runs (27) and RBIs (90). He's also a solid defender at a tough spot to find good defenders. Turner will have no shortage of suitors. Prediction: Dodgers, four years, $62M. (UPDATE: Dodgers, four years, $64M)
10. Justin Turner, 3B: He picked a fine time to have the best season of his career, at least in terms of home runs (27) and RBIs (90). He's also a solid defender at a tough spot to find good defenders. Turner will have no shortage of suitors. Prediction: Dodgers, four years, $62M. (UPDATE: Dodgers, four years, $64M)
Rob Carr, Getty Images
11. Rich Hill, SP (LH): It's been quite the comeback for the former University of Michigan pitcher. He had his most productive seasons in the major leagues in a decade -- setting himself up for a pretty nifty payday. Prediction: Dodgers, three years, $52M. (UPDATE: Dodgers, three years, $48M)
11. Rich Hill, SP (LH): It's been quite the comeback for the former University of Michigan pitcher. He had his most productive seasons in the major leagues in a decade -- setting himself up for a pretty nifty payday. Prediction: Dodgers, three years, $52M. (UPDATE: Dodgers, three years, $48M)
Josh Lefkowitz, Getty Images
12. Jason Hammel, SP (RH): This was a surprising late addition, as the Cubs decided to decline his $10-million option Sunday night. Given the weak state of the starting-pitching market, that's good news for Hammel. Prediction: Twins, three years, $43M. (UPDATE: Royals, two years, $16M)
12. Jason Hammel, SP (RH): This was a surprising late addition, as the Cubs decided to decline his $10-million option Sunday night. Given the weak state of the starting-pitching market, that's good news for Hammel. Prediction: Twins, three years, $43M. (UPDATE: Royals, two years, $16M)
Mike McGinnis, Getty Images
13. Mike Napoli, 1B/DH: After a couple fallback seasons in Boston, the "Party at Napoli's" returned in a big way in 2016, a significant reason why the Indians were a surprise participant in the World Series. Prediction: Indians, three years, $35M. (UPDATE: Rangers, one year, $10M)
13. Mike Napoli, 1B/DH: After a couple fallback seasons in Boston, the "Party at Napoli's" returned in a big way in 2016, a significant reason why the Indians were a surprise participant in the World Series. Prediction: Indians, three years, $35M. (UPDATE: Rangers, one year, $10M)
Elsa, Getty Images
14. Michael Saunders, OF: A third big bat that the Blue Jays are poised to lose, he was an All-Star for the first time in 2016. He plays mostly left field, which puts him behind Yoenis Cespedes in most teams' pecking order. Prediction: Cardinals, four years, $41M
14. Michael Saunders, OF: A third big bat that the Blue Jays are poised to lose, he was an All-Star for the first time in 2016. He plays mostly left field, which puts him behind Yoenis Cespedes in most teams' pecking order. Prediction: Cardinals, four years, $41M
Jason Miller, Getty Images
15. Kendrys Morales, DH: The Royals gave him a shot a couple years ago, and the switch-hitter resurrected his career in Kansas City before opting out of his $11-million mutual option for 2017. Prediction: Blue Jays, three years, $38M. (UPDATE: Blue Jays, three years, $33M)
15. Kendrys Morales, DH: The Royals gave him a shot a couple years ago, and the switch-hitter resurrected his career in Kansas City before opting out of his $11-million mutual option for 2017. Prediction: Blue Jays, three years, $38M. (UPDATE: Blue Jays, three years, $33M)
Hannah Foslien, Getty Images
16. Mark Melancon, RP (RH): He's not talked about that much on a national scale, but he's had a WHIP below 1.000 each of the last four seasons, and he has recorded 98 saves over his last two. Cha-ching. Prediction: Cubs, three years, $40M. (UPDATE: Giants, four years, $62M)
16. Mark Melancon, RP (RH): He's not talked about that much on a national scale, but he's had a WHIP below 1.000 each of the last four seasons, and he has recorded 98 saves over his last two. Cha-ching. Prediction: Cubs, three years, $40M. (UPDATE: Giants, four years, $62M)
Rob Carr, Getty Images
17. Joaquin Benoit, RP (RH): The former Tiger might not be quite as dominant as he was in Detroit, but he's still good with that lethal change-up. Unfortunately for him, he's well behind two elite free-agent relievers. Prediction: Pirates, two years, $20M. (UPDATE: Phillies, one year, $7.5M)
17. Joaquin Benoit, RP (RH): The former Tiger might not be quite as dominant as he was in Detroit, but he's still good with that lethal change-up. Unfortunately for him, he's well behind two elite free-agent relievers. Prediction: Pirates, two years, $20M. (UPDATE: Phillies, one year, $7.5M)
Tom Szczerbowski, Getty Images
18. Carlos Beltran, DH/OF: Pushing 40, the switch-hitter doesn't seem to be slowing down much. His 93 RBIs were his most since 2012, and he carries value of being a veteran with lots of playoff experience and success. Prediction: Rangers, one year, $16M. (UPDATE: Astros, one year, $16M)
18. Carlos Beltran, DH/OF: Pushing 40, the switch-hitter doesn't seem to be slowing down much. His 93 RBIs were his most since 2012, and he carries value of being a veteran with lots of playoff experience and success. Prediction: Rangers, one year, $16M. (UPDATE: Astros, one year, $16M)
Brandon Wade, Getty Images
19. Wilson Ramos, C: Bad timing here. He'd be much higher on this list if he didn't have ACL surgery in October, with a target return date of May or June. Still, catching is a luxury, so he'll have suitors. Prediction: White Sox, three years, $50M. (UPDATE: Rays, two years, $12.5M plus incentives)
19. Wilson Ramos, C: Bad timing here. He'd be much higher on this list if he didn't have ACL surgery in October, with a target return date of May or June. Still, catching is a luxury, so he'll have suitors. Prediction: White Sox, three years, $50M. (UPDATE: Rays, two years, $12.5M plus incentives)
Greg Fiume, Getty Images
20. Greg Holland, RP (RH): The star in the Royals' revolutionary bullpen makeover a few years back, he's coming off Tommy John surgery and it's a deep pool of free-agent closers. He might have to take a one-year deal. Prediction: Giants, one year, $9M. (UPDATE: Rockies, one year, $7M with incentives that top out at $14M)
20. Greg Holland, RP (RH): The star in the Royals' revolutionary bullpen makeover a few years back, he's coming off Tommy John surgery and it's a deep pool of free-agent closers. He might have to take a one-year deal. Prediction: Giants, one year, $9M. (UPDATE: Rockies, one year, $7M with incentives that top out at $14M)
Ed Zurga, Getty Images
21. Matt Wieters, C: The switch-hitter took the one-year qualifying offer for 2016, and it helped re-establish his value, as he had his best offensive season since 2013. He's also an above-average defender. Prediction: Nationals, three years, $42M. (UPDATE: Nationals, two years, $21M, with an opt-out after one year)
21. Matt Wieters, C: The switch-hitter took the one-year qualifying offer for 2016, and it helped re-establish his value, as he had his best offensive season since 2013. He's also an above-average defender. Prediction: Nationals, three years, $42M. (UPDATE: Nationals, two years, $21M, with an opt-out after one year)
Mike Stobe, Getty Images
22. Luis Valbuena, 3B: He battled injuries in 2016, but when he was able to get on the field, he was a big contributor. He also is versatile in a pinch, able to play outfield, too. Prediction: Yankees, three years, $26M. (UPDATE: Angels, two years, $15M)
22. Luis Valbuena, 3B: He battled injuries in 2016, but when he was able to get on the field, he was a big contributor. He also is versatile in a pinch, able to play outfield, too. Prediction: Yankees, three years, $26M. (UPDATE: Angels, two years, $15M)
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Getty Images
23. Ivan Nova, SP (RH): Nova struggled to live up to the expectations with the Yankees, built around a solid rookie year, but he opened some eyes late in 2016. Prediction: Pirates, four years, $41M. (UPDATE: Pirates, three years, $26M, plus possible incentives)
23. Ivan Nova, SP (RH): Nova struggled to live up to the expectations with the Yankees, built around a solid rookie year, but he opened some eyes late in 2016. Prediction: Pirates, four years, $41M. (UPDATE: Pirates, three years, $26M, plus possible incentives)
Justin K. Aller, Getty Images
24. Brandon Moss, OF/1B: The Tigers sure enjoyed the Tiger killer being out of the AL Central for the last 15 months. His power's still there, but his plate discipline has slipped. Prediction: Phillies, three years, $32M. (UPDATE: Royals, two years, $12M, with $10M mutual option for 2019)
24. Brandon Moss, OF/1B: The Tigers sure enjoyed the Tiger killer being out of the AL Central for the last 15 months. His power's still there, but his plate discipline has slipped. Prediction: Phillies, three years, $32M. (UPDATE: Royals, two years, $12M, with $10M mutual option for 2019)
Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images
25. Jeremy Hellickson, SP (RH): It's absurd the Phillies held onto him at the trade deadline. Turns out they were asking for the moon for the comeback kid. Now they'll get nothing. Prediction: Royals, four years, $43M. (UPDATE: Phillies, one year, $17.2M; accepted qualifying offer)
25. Jeremy Hellickson, SP (RH): It's absurd the Phillies held onto him at the trade deadline. Turns out they were asking for the moon for the comeback kid. Now they'll get nothing. Prediction: Royals, four years, $43M. (UPDATE: Phillies, one year, $17.2M; accepted qualifying offer)
Rich Schultz, Getty Images
26. Colby Rasmus, OF: Offensively, he's streaky. Defensively, he's valuable, able to play everywhere in the outfield. He did have hip and core-muscle surgery in October. Prediction: Rangers, two years, $32M. (UPDATE: Rays, one year, $5M)
26. Colby Rasmus, OF: Offensively, he's streaky. Defensively, he's valuable, able to play everywhere in the outfield. He did have hip and core-muscle surgery in October. Prediction: Rangers, two years, $32M. (UPDATE: Rays, one year, $5M)
Don Feria, Getty Images
27. Edinson Volquez, SP (RH): A horse in 2015, he was brutal in 2016, leading the league in earned runs allowed (113). You never know whether you'll get a good year or a bad year. Prediction: Angels, three years, $37M. (UPDATE: Marlins, two years, $22M)
27. Edinson Volquez, SP (RH): A horse in 2015, he was brutal in 2016, leading the league in earned runs allowed (113). You never know whether you'll get a good year or a bad year. Prediction: Angels, three years, $37M. (UPDATE: Marlins, two years, $22M)
Jason Miller, Getty Images
28. Josh Reddick, OF: Injuries limited his production in 2016, the worst full season of his major-league career. He's well down the list of outfielders GMs will go hard after. Prediction: Brewers, three years, $30M. (UPDATE: Astros, four years, $52M)
28. Josh Reddick, OF: Injuries limited his production in 2016, the worst full season of his major-league career. He's well down the list of outfielders GMs will go hard after. Prediction: Brewers, three years, $30M. (UPDATE: Astros, four years, $52M)
Christian Petersen, Getty Images
29. Adam Lind, 1B: Big-time power here, as he's averaged an .812 OPS over the last four years. That said, 2016 was a down year for him in that category. Decent value here. Prediction: Mariners, two years, $22M. (UPDATE: Nationals, one year, $1.5M)
29. Adam Lind, 1B: Big-time power here, as he's averaged an .812 OPS over the last four years. That said, 2016 was a down year for him in that category. Decent value here. Prediction: Mariners, two years, $22M. (UPDATE: Nationals, one year, $1.5M)
Stephen Brashear, Getty Images
30. Doug Fister, SP (RH): The ex-Tiger isn't what he was, but he showed early in 2016 with the Astros that the arsenal still is there. He struggled mightily in the second half. Prediction: Royals, two years, $20M
30. Doug Fister, SP (RH): The ex-Tiger isn't what he was, but he showed early in 2016 with the Astros that the arsenal still is there. He struggled mightily in the second half. Prediction: Royals, two years, $20M
Bob Levey, Getty Images
31. R.A. Dickey, SP (RH): The former Cy Young winner won't win another one ever again, but even at 42, the knuckleballer still gives you lots of innings and the occasional gem. Prediction: Reds, two years, $24M. (UPDATE: Braves, one year, $8M, with club option for 2018)
31. R.A. Dickey, SP (RH): The former Cy Young winner won't win another one ever again, but even at 42, the knuckleballer still gives you lots of innings and the occasional gem. Prediction: Reds, two years, $24M. (UPDATE: Braves, one year, $8M, with club option for 2018)
Tom Szczerbowski, Getty Images
32. Brad Ziegler, RP (RH): There are a lot of much-better closers out there, but for the penny-pinchers, he'll draw plenty of interest. Prediction: Red Sox, three years, $22M. (UPDATE: Marlins, two years, $16M)
32. Brad Ziegler, RP (RH): There are a lot of much-better closers out there, but for the penny-pinchers, he'll draw plenty of interest. Prediction: Red Sox, three years, $22M. (UPDATE: Marlins, two years, $16M)
Joseph Garnett Jr., Getty Images
33. Jon Jay, OF: He's not a great defensive center fielder, but he's a center fielder who hits a bit. Those don't grow on trees. Prediction: Astros, two years, $18M. (UPDATE: Cubs, one year, $8M)
33. Jon Jay, OF: He's not a great defensive center fielder, but he's a center fielder who hits a bit. Those don't grow on trees. Prediction: Astros, two years, $18M. (UPDATE: Cubs, one year, $8M)
Denis Poroy, Getty Images
34. Chase Utley, 2B: Utley is nearly a decade removed from his prime, but even at 37, he's still got some pop and a decent glove. Prediction: Angels, two years, $22M. (UPDATE: Dodgers, one year, $2M plus incentives)
34. Chase Utley, 2B: Utley is nearly a decade removed from his prime, but even at 37, he's still got some pop and a decent glove. Prediction: Angels, two years, $22M. (UPDATE: Dodgers, one year, $2M plus incentives)
Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images
35. Fernando Rodney, RP (RH): The Marlins declined the closer's option. He arrived in a trade with a 0.31 ERA, but then completely lost it. Prediction: Diamondbacks, two years, $10M. (UPDATE: Diamondbacks, one year, $2.75M plus incentives)
35. Fernando Rodney, RP (RH): The Marlins declined the closer's option. He arrived in a trade with a 0.31 ERA, but then completely lost it. Prediction: Diamondbacks, two years, $10M. (UPDATE: Diamondbacks, one year, $2.75M plus incentives)
Joe Sargent, Getty Images
36. Jorge de la Rosa, SP (LH): He's been in hitter-friendly Colorado for nine years, and emerged with a 4.35 ERA in that span. GMs will like that. Prediction: Twins, three years, $38M
36. Jorge de la Rosa, SP (LH): He's been in hitter-friendly Colorado for nine years, and emerged with a 4.35 ERA in that span. GMs will like that. Prediction: Twins, three years, $38M
Dustin Bradford, Getty Images
37. Dae-ho Lee, 1B: He had a nice year in Seattle after arriving from Korea. The Mariners want him to stay, but he might return home. Prediction: Korea
37. Dae-ho Lee, 1B: He had a nice year in Seattle after arriving from Korea. The Mariners want him to stay, but he might return home. Prediction: Korea
Stephen Brashear, Getty Images
39. Matt Holliday, OF: There were rumblings of retirement, but at 36, he still has an above-average bat. He could DH in the AL, though. Prediction: Rangers, two years, $26M. (UPDATE: Yankees, one year, $13M)
39. Matt Holliday, OF: There were rumblings of retirement, but at 36, he still has an above-average bat. He could DH in the AL, though. Prediction: Rangers, two years, $26M. (UPDATE: Yankees, one year, $13M)
Jon Durr, Getty Images
40. Mark Reynolds, 1B: He doesn't hit the homers that he used, too, but he doesn't strike out as much, either. He found a home in Colorado. Prediction: Rockies, two years, $9M. (UPDATE: Rockies, one year, $1.5M, plus potential for $2M in bonuses)
40. Mark Reynolds, 1B: He doesn't hit the homers that he used, too, but he doesn't strike out as much, either. He found a home in Colorado. Prediction: Rockies, two years, $9M. (UPDATE: Rockies, one year, $1.5M, plus potential for $2M in bonuses)
Dustin Bradford, Getty Images
41. Mitch Moreland, 1B: A middle-of-the-road first baseman who never really hit for as much as power as you'd expect in Texas. Prediction: Yankees, two years, $17M. (UPDATE: Red Sox, one year, $5M)
41. Mitch Moreland, 1B: A middle-of-the-road first baseman who never really hit for as much as power as you'd expect in Texas. Prediction: Yankees, two years, $17M. (UPDATE: Red Sox, one year, $5M)
Brandon Wade, Getty Images
42. Andrew Cashner, SP (RH): A former first-round pick, he's had one good major-league season. That be enough for some good bucks in this down market. Prediction: Rockies, two years, $22M. (UPDATE: Rangers, one year, $10M)
42. Andrew Cashner, SP (RH): A former first-round pick, he's had one good major-league season. That be enough for some good bucks in this down market. Prediction: Rockies, two years, $22M. (UPDATE: Rangers, one year, $10M)
Rob Foldy, Getty Images
43. Carlos Gomez, OF: A frustrating player at times, he's got power, speed and defensive versatility -- but rarely puts it all together. Prediction: Tigers, two years, $15M. (UPDATE: Rangers, one year, $11.5M)
43. Carlos Gomez, OF: A frustrating player at times, he's got power, speed and defensive versatility -- but rarely puts it all together. Prediction: Tigers, two years, $15M. (UPDATE: Rangers, one year, $11.5M)
Scott Halleran, Getty Images
44. Aaron Hill, 3B: There's nothing flashy about this guy, but he seems to crack this list almost every year. He's back again, at age 34. Prediction: Brewers, two years, $20M
44. Aaron Hill, 3B: There's nothing flashy about this guy, but he seems to crack this list almost every year. He's back again, at age 34. Prediction: Brewers, two years, $20M
Rich Gagnon, Getty Images
45. Drew Storen, RP (RH): It's been a hard, swift fall from grace for the one-time dominant closer. He'll be lucky to get more than one year. Prediction: A's, one year, $7M. (UPDATE: Reds, one year, $3M)
45. Drew Storen, RP (RH): It's been a hard, swift fall from grace for the one-time dominant closer. He'll be lucky to get more than one year. Prediction: A's, one year, $7M. (UPDATE: Reds, one year, $3M)
Joe Sargent, Getty Images
46. Scott Feldman, RP/SP (RH): He was a disaster in Toronto, after the trade from Houston. GMs will like the fact he can be a starter or reliever, though. Prediction: Braves, two years, $18M. (UPDATE: Reds, one year, $2.3M with incentives that could make it $4.5M)
46. Scott Feldman, RP/SP (RH): He was a disaster in Toronto, after the trade from Houston. GMs will like the fact he can be a starter or reliever, though. Prediction: Braves, two years, $18M. (UPDATE: Reds, one year, $2.3M with incentives that could make it $4.5M)
Ed Zurga, Getty Images
47. Rajai Davis, OF: One of the game's best base-stealers, the ex-Tiger's got some bat game, too, as shown in Game 7 of the World Series. Prediction: Indians, one year, $6.5M. (UPDATE: A's, one year, $6M)
47. Rajai Davis, OF: One of the game's best base-stealers, the ex-Tiger's got some bat game, too, as shown in Game 7 of the World Series. Prediction: Indians, one year, $6.5M. (UPDATE: A's, one year, $6M)
Gregory Shamus, Getty Images
48. Brett Cecil, RP (LH): Walks used to be a big problem. He's fixed that the last two years, and always has a double-digit K-9 rate. Prediction: Marlins, two years, $13M. (UPDATE: Cardinals, four years, $30.5M)
48. Brett Cecil, RP (LH): Walks used to be a big problem. He's fixed that the last two years, and always has a double-digit K-9 rate. Prediction: Marlins, two years, $13M. (UPDATE: Cardinals, four years, $30.5M)
Elsa, Getty Images
49. Luke Hochevar, RP (RH): The former blue-chipper finally turned his career around once he transitioned to the bullpen. Solid, if not elite. Prediction: Tigers, two years, $14M
49. Luke Hochevar, RP (RH): The former blue-chipper finally turned his career around once he transitioned to the bullpen. Solid, if not elite. Prediction: Tigers, two years, $14M
Christian Petersen, Getty Images
50. Jason Castro, C: The former first-round pick has never lived up to the hype, but the power is solid, and the arm's a slight plus. Prediction: Rays, two years, $16M. (UPDATE: Twins, three years, $24.5M)
50. Jason Castro, C: The former first-round pick has never lived up to the hype, but the power is solid, and the arm's a slight plus. Prediction: Rays, two years, $16M. (UPDATE: Twins, three years, $24.5M)
Bob Levey, Getty Images