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Baseball Free Agents: Lists, Rankings
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Five To Beware In 2009-10 Free Agent Class
With many teams in bargain mode, aging veterans aren't as needed as they used to be. Here are five free agents who could find the going tough this offseason, or are just plain overrated:
Top 5 2009-10 Bargain Free Agents
These aren't the best free agents out there, but there's plenty of upside for teams willing to roll the dice on these free agents in the 2009-10 offseason:
Ranking Baseball's 2009-10 Free Agents
This isn't the deepest class of baseball free agents, but there's plenty of help out there for the few teams who can afford to bid. Broken down into four categories, here are the 10 best this offseason:
2009 World Series Preview: Phillies vs. Yankees
2009 World Series preview - New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies, an in-depth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 World Series preview - New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies, an in-depth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 AL Championship Series Preview: Yankees vs. Angels
2009 American League Championship Series preview - New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels, an in-depth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 American League Championship Series preview - New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels, an in-depth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 NL Championship Series Preview: Dodgers vs. Phillies
2009 National League Championship Series preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Philles, an in-depth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 National League Championship Series preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Philles, an in-depth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 AL Division Series Preview: Yankees vs. Twins
2009 American League Division Series preview - New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins, an indepth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 American League Division Series preview - New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins, an indepth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 NL Division Series Preview: Phillies vs. Rockies
2009 National League Division Series preview, Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies, an indepth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 National League Division Series preview, Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies, an indepth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 NL Division Series Preview: Dodgers vs. Cardinals
2009 National League Division Series preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals, an indepth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 National League Division Series preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals, an indepth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 AL Division Series Preview: Red Sox vs. Angels
2009 American League Division Series preview - Los Angeles Angels vs. Boston Red Sox, an indepth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 American League Division Series preview - Los Angeles Angels vs. Boston Red Sox, an indepth look at the matchups and storylines.
Trade Talk
A regularly updated look at the top five rumored baseball trades. The trade deadline, without going through waivers, is at 4 p.m. on July 31.
A regularly updated look at the top five rumored baseball trades. The trade deadline, without going through waivers, is at 4 p.m. on July 31.
Top 10 Surprises From The First Half
After three months of action, the 2009 Major League Baseball season is taking shape. What's surprised us so far? These 10 things, to start with:
After three months of action, the 2009 Major League Baseball season is taking shape. What's surprised us so far? These 10 things, to start with:
Top 10 First-Half Stories
A couple of milestones, a tragic car accident and some great performances made news in the first half. But there's one story that just won't go away. A rundown:
A couple of milestones, a tragic car accident and some great performances made news in the first half. But there's one story that just won't go away. A rundown:
Top 10 Trade Targets in 2009
Baseball's trading deadline (without waivers) is July 31, and there is almost always a flurry of activity as the contenders try to find that last piece to the pennant puzzle. These players are the most likely to be on the move.
Baseball's trading deadline (without waivers) is July 31, and there is almost always a flurry of activity as the contenders try to find that last piece to the pennant puzzle. These players are the most likely to be on the move.
Steroids In The All-Star Game - Should Ramirez and Rodriguez play?
Should Manny Ramirez and/or Alex Rodriguez be playing in the MLB All-Star Game?
Should Manny Ramirez and/or Alex Rodriguez be playing in the MLB All-Star Game?
The Schilling Debate - Does Curt Schilling Belong In The Baseball Hal…
Join the debate: Does Curt Schilling belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Join the debate: Does Curt Schilling belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
2009 Baseball Team Payrolls
A chart of total and average salaries for all 30 Major League Baseball teams for 2009.
A chart of total and average salaries for all 30 Major League Baseball teams for 2009.
Tale of 10s: Ranking the Free Agent Class of 2009
The economics of baseball are in flux like the rest of the industries in the United States. But there's still a vibrant free agent market in the 2008-09 offseason. Which are the best, which are the potential land mines and which are the sleepers? A look at some of the players in this year's free agent crop.
The economics of baseball are in flux like the rest of the industries in the United States. But there's still a vibrant free agent market in the 2008-09 offseason. Which are the best, which are the potential land mines and which are the sleepers? A look at some of the players in this year's free agent crop.
2008-09 Free Agents, By Team
Listing, by team, of the players whose contracts expired after the 2008 baseball season.
Listing, by team, of the players whose contracts expired after the 2008 baseball season.
2008 World Series Matchups
The Philadelphia Phillies won the National League East and defeated the Brewers and Dodgers in the playoffs. They're in the World Series for the first time since 1993 and are playing for the title for the first time since 1980. The Rays, which never won more than 70 games in 10 seasons, won 97 in 2008 and won the AL East. They defeated the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox in the playoffs. A l…
The Philadelphia Phillies won the National League East and defeated the Brewers and Dodgers in the playoffs. They're in the World Series for the first time since 1993 and are playing for the title for the first time since 1980. The Rays, which never won more than 70 games in 10 seasons, won 97 in 2008 and won the AL East. They defeated the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox in the playoffs. A l…
2008 American League Championship Series Matchups
The defending champion Boston Red Sox and surprising Tampa Bay Rays waged a battle all season in the American League East. Tampa Bay, which never won more than 70 games in 10 seasons, won 97 in 2008. They never led by more than 5.5 games all season, and held on to win by two games and earned the home field for the series. That could be a big key, as the Rays won 8 of 9 games at Tropicana Field, w…
The defending champion Boston Red Sox and surprising Tampa Bay Rays waged a battle all season in the American League East. Tampa Bay, which never won more than 70 games in 10 seasons, won 97 in 2008. They never led by more than 5.5 games all season, and held on to win by two games and earned the home field for the series. That could be a big key, as the Rays won 8 of 9 games at Tropicana Field, w…
2008 National League Championship Series Matchups
The Phillies and the Dodgers each ended long droughts to advance to the NLCS. The Phillies will make their first appearance in the series since 1993, when they won the pennant. The Dodgers are in the NLCS for the first time since 1988, when they won the World Series. A look inside the matchups:
The Phillies and the Dodgers each ended long droughts to advance to the NLCS. The Phillies will make their first appearance in the series since 1993, when they won the pennant. The Dodgers are in the NLCS for the first time since 1988, when they won the World Series. A look inside the matchups:
2008 MLB Playoff Central
A one-stop look at schedules and coverage of the MLB postseason.
A one-stop look at schedules and coverage of the MLB postseason.
2008 National League All-Star Game Ballot
National League All-Star ballot for 2008, with links to voting and statistics.
National League All-Star ballot for 2008, with links to voting and statistics.
American League All-Star Game Ballot
American League All-Star ballot for 2008, with links to voting and statistics.
American League All-Star ballot for 2008, with links to voting and statistics.
2008 Baseball Team Payrolls
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2008 Spring Training Report Dates
A chart of spring training report dates for the 2008 baseball season.
A chart of spring training report dates for the 2008 baseball season.
2007 World Series Matchups
A look inside the matchups for the 2007 World Series.
A look inside the matchups for the 2007 World Series.
2007 American League Championship Series Matchups
A look inside the matchups for the 2007 American League Championship Series.
A look inside the matchups for the 2007 American League Championship Series.
2007 National League Championship Series Matchups
A look inside the matchups for the 2007 National League Championship Series.
A look inside the matchups for the 2007 National League Championship Series.
Who Are These Guys?
Who Are These Guys? A countdown of 15 anonymous players who will be major factors in the baseball pennant races in 2007
Who Are These Guys? A countdown of 15 anonymous players who will be major factors in the baseball pennant races in 2007
Grading The Trades
Grading the impact of the trading deadline deals in baseball in 2007
Grading the impact of the trading deadline deals in baseball in 2007
Baseball Trading Deadline Targets - Who's On The Block?
A look at players who are rumored to be available in trades heading into the pennant races in the 2007 season.
A look at players who are rumored to be available in trades heading into the pennant races in the 2007 season.
Best 2007 Second-Half Storylines
The eight best storylines of the second half of the 2007 baseball season
The eight best storylines of the second half of the 2007 baseball season
Baseball Midseason Awards
A look at the midseason leaders for major awards in Major League Baseball.
A look at the midseason leaders for major awards in Major League Baseball.
Top First-Half Surprises
A countdown of the top surprises of the first half of the 2007 baseball season.
A countdown of the top surprises of the first half of the 2007 baseball season.
Top 6 Offseason Acquisitions
Some big names changed addresses during baseball's offseason, including future Hall of Famers (Mike Piazza, Greg Maddux) and one noteworthy addition from Japan (Daisuke Matsuzaka). A look at some of the key acquisitions leading into the 2007 season:
Some big names changed addresses during baseball's offseason, including future Hall of Famers (Mike Piazza, Greg Maddux) and one noteworthy addition from Japan (Daisuke Matsuzaka). A look at some of the key acquisitions leading into the 2007 season:
2007 AL All-Star Ballot: Who Deserves Your Vote?
A breakdown of the 2007 American League All-Star ballot, and which players deserve to be on the field in San Francisco.
A breakdown of the 2007 American League All-Star ballot, and which players deserve to be on the field in San Francisco.
2007 NL All-Star Ballot: Who Deserves Your Vote?
A breakdown of the 2007 National League All-Star ballot, and which players deserve to be on the field in San Francisco.
A breakdown of the 2007 National League All-Star ballot, and which players deserve to be on the field in San Francisco.