GM Meetings Begin

The GM meetings begin tonight so let's take the opportunity to speculate the FA market from the top down Position players:

Cano-The Yankee's resign him because the only other clubs that could afford to do so won't go that high.  I'm guessing 10yr/$285

Ellsbury-Where?  Possibilities are numerous.  The Cardinals, Cubs, Mariners, Mets are my prediction.  The Deal 7yr/$150 will be the floor.

Choo-The where for Choo's services is difficult to predict but I would again expect a team with a protected pick to offer the most money.  Met's, Mariners would fit the bill and same as Ellsbury 7yr/$150 will be the floor.

McCann-Logic would say an AL team moves on McCann so he can DH and stay fresh.  Tigers, BoSox, Rangers and possibly the White Sox.  6yr/$80Mil.

Beltran-The suitors will be many but Carlos will limit the field to a team he believes is going to win a WS in the next 3 years.  Yankees, Boston and Philly will be in the mix. I'm sure he would like to stay with the Cardinals but Oscar Taveras might prevent that from happening. 3yr/$40.

Granderson-Yankees.  He is perfectly suited for that band box. 3yr/$45 sounds about right.

Napoli-No way Boston let's him get away but a team or two will drive up the price.  They will work out the health clauses and get him a 5yr/$100 deal.

Cruz-Nelly is another guy perfectly suited to remain with his club.  The Rangers park fits him but a team thinking they need right handed pop could step in and over pay, especially a team that has a protected pick.  Phillies, White Sox, Rangers 4yr/$48

Hart-Corey did not play at all in 2013.  Micro Fracture surgery on the knee is a nasty injury for a guy his size.  His OF days are numbered which means he would be limited to a 1B role and DH.  Brewers have the edge because it is where he wants to stay.  1yr/$4 with a ton of incentives and a vesting option.  Also watch the Rays they love buy low opportunities.

Ruiz-I didn't see any scenario where the Phillies didn't get a deal done with Chooch to remain in pin stripes for at least 2 more years possibly even 3.  However the Rockies don't like Rosario behind the plate and now that Helton is gone they have the chance to improve their pitching staff and their catching defense in one fell swoop.  Still possible the Phils step in and match whatever offer he receives 3yr/$36.

Perralta-Market is going to be small.  Johnny is a great RH handed hitter but lacks a position.  SS is no more and the LF experiment would be exposed in long durations.  Let's go Rangers as the everyday DH and let's go 2yr/$24

Byrd-Marlon had a great year and really excelled with the Pirates down the stretch.  At age 36 he still moves pretty well, well enough to play a corner OF spot.  I like him to stay with the Pirates on a 2yr/$16 deal and if the Pirates don't make that offer the Rays might step in to land his services.