Best Fits LF/CF

LF
Bobby Abreu (39) Mets
Jason Bay (34) Athletics
Travis Buck (29) White Sox
Endy Chavez (35) Giants
Aaron Cunningham (27) Royals
Johnny Damon (39) Mariners
Mark DeRosa (38) Nationals
Matt  Diaz (35) Braves
Kosuke Fukudome (36) Japan
Scott Hairston (33) Tigers
Bill Hall  (33) Marlins
Josh Hamilton (32)  Rangers
Raul Ibanez  (41) Yankees
Reed Johnson (36) Braves
Andruw Jones (36) Astros
Austin Kearns (33) Marlins
Don  Kelly (33) Cardinals
Ryan Ludwick (34) Reds
Darnell McDonald (34) Brewers
Nate McLouth  (31) Yankees
Xavier Nady (34) Giants
Scott Podsednik (37) Red Sox
Ryan Raburn (32) Marlins
Juan  Rivera (34) Angels
Cody Ross (32) Red Sox
Shane Victorino (32) Reds
Delmon Young (27) Astros
CF
Rick Ankiel (33) Indians
Michael Bourn (30) Brewers
Josh Hamilton (32) Rangers
Reed Johnson (36) Braves
Nyjer  Morgan (32) Padres
Angel Pagan (31) Giants
Scott Podsednik (37) Red Sox
Grady Sizemore  (30) Rays
B.J. Upton (28) -Braves
Shane Victorino (32) Reds

Best Fits For SS/3B

SS
Jason  Bartlett (33) Rays
Ronny Cedeno (30) Angels
Stephen Drew (30) Athletics
Alberto Gonzalez  (30)Yankees
Alex Gonzalez (35) Rays
Cesar Izturis (33) Mariners
Munenori Kawasaki (32) Padres
Marco Scutaro (37) Giants

Miguel Cairo (39) Reds
Eric Chavez (35) Angels
Mark DeRosa  (38) Nationals
Alberto Gonzalez (30) Yankees
Orlando Hudson (35) Red Sox
Brandon Inge  (36) Diamondbacks
Jeff Keppinger (33) Rays
Jose Lopez (29) Reds
Casey McGehee  (30) Rockies
Placido Polanco (37) Tigers
Scott Rolen (38) Reds
Drew Sutton  (30) Cardinals
Steve Tolleson (29) Nationals
Ty Wigginton (35) Indians
Kevin Youkilis (34) Phillies

Thanks to MLBTradeRumors for the list!

Best Free Agent Fits For Second Baseman

Yuniesky Betancourt (31)- Padres
Emmanuel Burriss (28)- Dodgers
Ronny Cedeno (30)- Marlins
Mike  Fontenot (33)- Cardinals
Willie Harris (35)- Red Sox
Orlando Hudson (35)- White Sox
Kelly Johnson  (31)- Dodgers
Adam Kennedy (37)- Orioles
Jeff Keppinger (33)- Rays
Freddy  Sanchez (34)- Red Sox
Marco Scutaro (37)- Giants
Ryan Theriot (33)- Rangers
MLB Trade Rumors gets a special Thanks for this list

Best First Baseman Fits

Lance Berkman (36)- Astros
Miguel Cairo (39)- Reds
Jason Giambi (42)- Retirement or Rockies
Eric Hinske  (35)- Braves
Aubrey Huff (36)- Yankees
Travis Ishikawa (29)- Brewers
Kila Ka’aihue (29)- Indians
Jeff  Keppinger (33)- Rays
Casey Kotchman (30)- Padres
Adam LaRoche (33) – Nationals
Carlos Lee (37)- Rays
James Loney (29)- Rays
Casey McGehee  (30)- Rockies
Mike Napoli (31)- Rays
Lyle Overbay (36)- Dizmondbacks
Carlos Pena (35)- Marlins
Juan Rivera  (34)- Angels
Nick Swisher (32) – Orioles
Ty Wigginton  (35)- Indians
Kevin Youkilis (34)- Phillies
Thanks to MLBTradeRumors for the list

Top Fits For FA Catchers

Rod Barajas (37)- Dodgers
Henry Blanco (41)- Diamondbacks
Gerald Laird (33)- Tigers
Russell Martin  (30)- Yankees
Mike Napoli (31)- Rays
Dioner Navarro (29)- Marlins
Mike Nickeas (30)- Padres
Miguel  Olivo (34)- Angels
Ronny Paulino (32)- Astros
A.J. Pierzynski (36)- White Sox/Yankees
Humberto Quintero  (33)- Phillies
Brian Schneider (36)- Phillies
Kelly Shoppach (33)- Rangers
Chris Snyder  (32)- Astros
Yorvit Torrealba (34)- Rockies
Matt Treanor (37)- Yankees
Thanks to MLB Trade Rumors for the list

2013 Top 77 Free Agents WIth Predictions

The last 10-ish in the ranking may not necessarly be the 67-77 free agents, but I threw them at the bottom to help because I had a prediction in mind.  More Hot Stove coverage to come!

1. Josh Hamilton-Rangers, 5 years 135 Million
2. Zack Grienke- Angels, 6 years, 136 Million
3. Michael Bourn- Brewers, 5 years, 81 Million
4. Nick Swisher- Blue Jays, 4 years, 80 Million
5. Anibal Sanchez- Tigers 3 years, 42 Million
6. BJ Upton- Nationals, 3 years, 40 Million
7. Shane Victorino- Tigers, 3 years,  38 Million
8. Dan Haren- Padres, 3 years, 44 Million
9. Edwin Jackson- Orioles, 2 years, 27 Million
10. Adam LaRoche- Nationals, 3 years, 42 Million
11. Rafael Soriano- Yankees, 2 years, 30 Million
12. Mike Napoli-Rays- 2 years, 22 Million
13. David Ortiz- Red Sox, 2 years, 26 Million
14. Hiroki Kuroda- Yankees, 1 year, 10 Million
15. Ryan Dempster- Dodgers, 2 years, 25 Million
16. Angel Pagan- Giants, 2 years, 24 Million
17. Kyle Lohse- Cardinals- 2 years, 20 Million
18. Melky Cabrera- Orioles, 1 year, 8 Million
19. Kevin Youkilis- Phillies, 3 years, 35 Million
20. Torii Hunter- Rangers- 2 years, 26 Million
21. Shaun Marcum- Red Sox- 2 years, 21 Million
22. AJ Pierzynski- White Sox- 2 years, 18 Million
23. Marco Scutaro- Giants, 2 years, 19 Million
24. Cody Ross- Red Sox- 2 years, 17 Million
25. Ryan Ludwick- Reds- 2 years, 15 Million
26. Brandon McCarthy- Nationals, 2 years, 17 Million
27. Mariano Rivera- Yankees, 1 year, 10 Million
28. Francisco Liriano- Royals, 1 year, 4 Million
29. Ryan Madson- Tigers 1 year, 8 Million
30. Joakim Soria- Reds, 1 year, 9 Million
31. Jon Broxton- Marlins, 2 years, 20 Million
32. Stephen Drew- Red Sox, 1 year, 7 Million
33. Mike Adams- Brewers, 2 years, 10 Million
34. Andy Pettitte- Yankees, 1 Year, 6 Million
35. Ichiro Suzuki- Yankees, 1 year, 9 Million
36. Russell Martin- Rangers, 2 years, 12 Million
37. Koji Uehara- Phillies, 1 year, 6 Million
38. Scott Baker- Athletics, 1 year, 5 Million
39. Kyuji Fujikawa- Twins, 2 years, 16 Million
40. Jeff Keppinger- Rays, 2 years, 10 Million
41. Kelly Johnson- Marlins, 1 year, 6 Million
42. Joe Saunders- Orioles, 2 years, 12 Million
43. Jeremy Guthrie- Padres, 1 year, 5 Million
44. Joe Blanton- Mariners,1 year, 3 Million
45. Carlos Villanueva- Royals, 2 Years, 15 Million
46. Jose Valverde- Mets, 2 years, 14 Million
47. Joel Peralta- Blue Jays, 2 years, 10 Million
48. Sean Burnett- Cardinals, 3 years, 13 Million
49. Jason Grilli- Diamondbacks- 1 year, 6 Million
50. Eric Chavez- Angels, 2 years, 9 Million
51. Carlos Lee- Cardinals, 1 year, 5 Million
52. Juan Pierre- Reds, 1 year, 3 Million
53. Placido Polanco- Orioles, 1 year, 4 Million
54. Scott Hairston- Yankees, 1 year, 3 Million
55. Jonny Gomes- Athletics, 1 year, 4 Million
56. Dallas Braden- Angels, 1 year, 3 Million
57. Roy Oswalt- Cardinals, 1 year, 8 Million
58. Lance Berkman- RETIRES
59. Carlos Pena- Pirates, 1 year, 2 Million
60. James Loney- Rays, 1 year, 2 Million
61. Delmon Young- Astros, 1 year, 7 Million
62. Brett Myers- Giants, 1 year, 4 Million
63. Chein-Ming Wang- Mariners,1 year, 1 Million
64. Daisuke Matsuzaka- Pirates,1 year, 3 Million
65. Jeremy Affeldt- Giants, 2 years, 7 Million
66. Matt Lindstrom- Brewers, 2 years, 5 Million
67. Francisco Rodriguez- Rays, 1 year, 4 Million
68. Matt Capps- Astros, 2 years, 8 Million
69. Tim Stauffer- Athletics, 1 year, 2 Million
70. Carlos Zambrano- Mets, 1 year, 1 Million
71. Grady Sizemore- Rays, 1 Year, 2 Million
72. Brandon Inge- Athletics, 1 year, 2 Million
73. Kevin Correia- Twins, 1 year, 2 Million
74. Luke Scott- Mariners, 1 year, 1 Million
75. Ryan Theriot- Giants, 1 year, 2 Million
76. Freddy Sanchez- Blue Jays- 1 year, 1 Million
77. Macier Izturis- Angels, 2 years, 2 Million

Top Bargains Left In Free Agency

1. SP Edwin Jackson- He’s the best starter and could give a contender one great year for cheap PREDICTION: Tigers
2. SP Roy Oswalt- Another one, just aging and a little worse off, but he’s till a great starter for cheap PREDICTION: Red Sox
3. 1B Derrek Lee- A good hitting first baseman, whose ready for a decent older age season  PREDICTION: Brewers
4. DH Valdimir Guererro- He could just repeat the 2010 year he had with he Rangers, he’s still dangerous PREDICTION: Yankees
5. SP Javier Vazquez- He was really good at the end of 2011 and he is that good and could still easily fool some hitters PREDICTION: Royals
6. 1B Casey Kotchman- A great defender who gets on and plays some good ball, all though he should only hit .280  PREDICTION: Pirates
7. DH Johnny Damon- Will play, just depends where.  He’s good and will do what he did in 2011 PREDICTION: Orioles
8. OF Raul Ibanez- He won’t be the normal Raul but he could still drive some guys in and flash some power  PREDICTION: Brewers
9. OF Magglio Ordonez- He could possibly hit the best out of anyone still on the market and will make some nice contributions to a team in 2011  PREDICTION: Tigers
10. SP Rich Harden- He’s still younger than most and can be pretty good when healthy, worth a flyer  PREDICTION: Brewers
11. RP David Aardsma- Former closer, has good stuff and is pretty good all-around PREDICTION: Cardinals

HM: RP Todd Coffey, RP Mike Gonzalez, RP Mike Wuertz, SP Chris Young, RP Hung-Chih Kuo, DH Hideki Matsui

Finding Some Free Agents A Home

This is where I think some Free Agents Fit best…

• Roy Oswalt- Cardinals- That last arm they need and a good one
• Francisco Cordero- Reds- One more year to let Chapman go to the rotation
• Ryan Madson- Rays- Great fit if he is discounted and Farnsworth-Rodney would be okay 7-8, though it could blow up but Madson won’t
• Casey Kotchman- Rays- He will hit about .280 and play good defense
• Carlos Pena- Brewers- He may not be the best hitter but his power will help and he’s a lot better than Gamel
• Jeff Keppinger- Tigers- He replaces Betemit and he could do well in Detroit and be a second or third baseman
• Yoenis Cespedes- Marlins- Best fits are Marlins, Tigers and Yankees, so one of those three
• Johnny Damon- Rays- He still hits well and is a good DH option
• Vladimir Guerrero- Blue Jays- He fits their team and could have a year lie he did in 2010, only not quite as good
• Hideki Matsui- Mariners- For a year, not a bad deal
• Hiroki Kuroda- Red Sox- He would do well in Boston and have an ERA a little under 4 and they need him
• Edwin Jackson- Royals- They need pitching a with him they have a good righty, lefty and good prospects plus Chen
• Javier Vazquez- Natioanls- A possible contending teams, comeback will be complete because he will do well
• Joe Saunders- Yankees- He may do okay there, but he’s not really much more than a decent five guy

Stuff To Look For This Meetings

Stuff That Could Happen:
BAILEY: Watch for Andrew Bailey to get traded, a strong candidate is the Mets I think but the Reds are also coming in strong as are many teams, but really who wouldn’t want a guy like this closing out the game for you, his future is bright and he’s already a strong closer as long as he can stay away from injuries.  Billy Beane better get a good return if he trades him.

MIAMI MARLINS: Up Heath bell and Jose Reyes the Marlins still have one more move in them, but they should be careful not to go too far and it should be a starter. For them to contend they need one more good arm, Sanchez to continue pitching at the level he did last year (more likely than not he will), Nolasco to find control (he may battle this but I like him winning his control back) and Josh Johnson to stay healthy.  Mark Buehrle OR CJ Wilson would be great but even

YANKEES: They’ll make a move, here’s a bold prediction.  They sign CJ Wilson for 5 years, $ 80 million dollars.

TRADED: I think joey Votto and James Shields will stay put and they should, Garza has a 50-50 shot a going somewhere though the Cubs should build around him even though he’s not the best fit there.  I think Gio Gonzalez will get traded and John Danks will get traded.   I could see Danks going to the Yankees, as could Wandy Rodriguez and Gonzalez may be the arm Miami gets if they strike out on Buehrle and Wilson.

FA: Pujols probably won’t sign here but I see him either going to the Cardinals, which is very likely or the Cubs with Miami having an outside chance.  I like Aramis to end up in a Angels, Tigers the Brewers, all are great fits.  Look for Prince to go tot he Cubs, best fit, Mariners, okay fit or Nationals, decent fit.

Top 50 Free Agents with Preditions

1. 1B Albert Pujols- Cardinals
2. 1B Prince Fielder- Cubs
3. SS Jose Reyes- Giants
4. SP CJ Wilson- Yankees
5. 3B Aramis Ramirez- Tigers
6. SS Jimmy Rollins- Brewers
7. SP Yu Darvish- Yankees
8. SP Edwin Jackson- Nationals
9. OF Carlos Beltran- Phillies
10. RP Heath Bell- Padres
11. SP Mark Buehrle- White Sox
12. 3B Michael Cuddyer- Twins
13. SP Huroki Kuroda- Dodgers
14. RP Jonathan Paplebon- Red Sox
15. SP Roy Oswalt- Phillies
16. 1B Carlos Pena- Brewers
17. OF Josh Willingham- Red Sox
18. DH David Ortiz- Blue Jays
19. RP Ryan Madson- Phillies
20. SP Javier Vazquez- Marlins
21. OF Grady Sizemore- Marlins
22. OF Coco Crisp- White Sox
23. 2B Kelly Johnson- Cardinals
24. 2B Aaron Hill- Diamonbacks
25. OF David DeJesus- Indians
26. RP  Francisco Rodrriguez- Cardinals
27. OF Jason Kubel- Mariners
28. SP Erik Bedard- Royals
29. SP Hisashi Iwakuma- Twins
30. 1B Casey Kotchman- Rays
31. DH Vladimir Guerrero-  Orioles
32. DH Johnny Damon- Rays
33. C Ramon Hernandez- Pirates
34. SS Rafael Furcal- Cardinals
35. OF Juan Pierre- Padres
36. SP Joel Pinero- Cubs
37. SP Tsuyoshi Wasa- Orioles
38. SS Clint Barmes- Twins
39. 2B Jamey Carroll- Phillies
40. 2B Ramon Santiago- Tigers
41. RP Joe Nathan- Marlins
42. OF Cody Ross- Rockies
43. RP Jonathan Broxton- Yankees
44. OF Raul Ibanez- Athletics
45. SP Bartolo Colon- Yankees
46. SP Freddy Garcia- Mets
47. SP Chris Capuano- Angels
48. SP Paul Maholm- Mariners
49. RP Octavio Dotel- Cardinals
50. RP Kerry Wood- Cubs
51. 3B Wilson Betemit- Marlins