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FORMULA 1
Contract Projections for Notable MLB Free Agents
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This year's crop of MLB free agents is dominated by starting pitchers, a good sign for those of you who like to see big dollars thrown around. Here's a look at 8 of the more notable players, including a sure to be wrong prediction on where he may end up soon, and for how much.
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Gerrit Cole, Astros, RHP
Age: 29
Cole’s dominance from May to October in 2019 was unparalleled, which should lead to an AL Cy Young award, and pen to paper on the largest pitching contract in MLB History.
Prediction: 8 years, $275M, Los Angeles Angels
Stephen Strasburg, Nationals, RHP
Age: 31
The World Series (and postseason for all intents) MVP took a major step forward in a contract decision year - always a recipe for plenty of zeros. His opt-out puts the Nationals on notice, and his hometown Padres will come in swinging big, but if Washington can do without some of the deferred language they’ve become notorious for, they should win out here.
Prediction: 6 years, $210M, Washington Nationals
Anthony Rendon, Nationals, 3B
Age: 29
The best position players on the market, and a Top 15 player in all of MLB, Rendon’s wait for a big time payday has finally come to an end. Washington will push hard to keep their veteran star, but a multi-team bidding war could drive his price too rich for their blood. A return home to another up and coming team makes sense.
Prediction: 7 years, $230M, Texas Rangers
Zack Wheeler, Mets, RHP
Age: 29
Over the past 30 or so months, Wheeler has rounded into the pitcher many believed he could become when selected #6 overall back in 2009. There are detailed concerns about him physically, but he’s been an accurate, consistent workhorse for the Mets, who will certainly attempt to keep him in house. The Twins, Angels, & Yankees should be able to offer him more though.
Prediction: 5 years, $120M, Minnesota Twins
Madison Bumgarner, Giants, LHP
Age: 30
One of the best postseason pitchers statistically speaking of all-time, Bumgarner will be looking to latch on with a franchise destined for October. He’d be a viable replacement to Strasburg in Washington should those negotiations fall apart, or much the same for the Astros with Gerrit Cole expected to walk. But the Yankees need him more - and should be willing to pay accordingly.
Prediction: 4 years, $95M, New York Yankees
Hyun-Jin Ryu, Dodgers, LHP
Age: 32
One of the most dominant starters the past two seasons, Ryu accepted a $17M qualifying offer last season to remain with the Dodgers. It appears likely he’ll remain in Los Angeles, one way or another…
Prediction: 4 years, $88M, Los Angeles Angels
Josh Donaldson, Braves, 3B
Age: 33
Donaldson has bounced around the league a bit, and has been productive, though oft-injured, everywhere he’s been. He was a major contributor to a young, outstanding Braves lineup in 2019, and there’s no reason to believe that shouldn’t continue.
Prediction: 3 years, $60M, Atlanta Braves
Marcell Ozuna, Cardinals, OF
Age: 29 (soon)
Ozuna has been a bit inconsistent, which will drive his overall value down in comparison to some of the other names here, but he brings power and speed to any lineup. The Cardinals will be the favorites until they’re not.
Prediction: 5 years, $96M, St. Louis Cardinals
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- GOLF 47
- MLB 24
- NWSL 19
AUTHORS
- Michael Ginnitti NFL, MLB
- Keith Smith NBA
- Scott Allen Contributor
- Taylor Vincent NWSL
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2024 NBA Offseason Financials: Oklahoma City Thunder
Breaking down the upcoming offseason for each 2024-25 NBA team, including cap space figures, free agents, extension candidates, draft pick scenarios, & thoughts on potential trades, exceptions & plenty more.
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Breaking Down Trevor Lawrence's Jaguars Extension
Breaking down the facts, figures, & rankings for Trevor Lawrence's 5 year, $275M contract extension in Jacksonville that includes $200M practically guaranteed through 2028.
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Roundup: NWSL Teams Limiting Exposure to Free Agency
Taking a look at how NWSL teams have limited their exposure to the free agency window.
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NFL Free Agency's Top, Value, & Best Available
The 2024 NFL offseason is now three months old, prompting Spotrac to reflect on the top free agent signings at each position, a newly signed player who may hold significant value for the upcoming season, and a few notable players still available on the open market through the middle of June.
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2024 NBA Free Agents: Top 50
Breaking down and ranking the Top 50 2024 NBA free agents.
TRENDING PLAYERS
- 1 LeBron James (PF, LAL)
- 2 Trevor Lawrence (QB, JAX)
- 3 Shohei Ohtani (SP, LAD)
- 4 Terrell Lewis (OLB, PHI)
- 5 Cody Ford (G, CIN)
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- 1 NBA Free Agents
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- 3 NFL Free Agents
- 4 MLB Transactions
- 5 MLB Free Agents