The Free Agent Pool

[GaryMrMets]

http://blogs.nydailynews.com/mets/

October 10, 2006

The Free Agent Pool

It's never too early to start thinking about next year. A list of potential free agents, courtesy of the Players Association, is after the break.

Atlanta
Baez, Danys * ##
Jordan, Brian
Pratt, Todd A.
Thomson, John C.
Ward, Daryle

Arizona
Batista, Miguel
Counsell, Craig J.
Easley, Damion
Gonzalez, Luis E. ##

Baltimore
Chen, Bruce
Gomez, Chris
Hawkins, LaTroy
Millar, Kevin
Ortiz, Russ
Tatis, Fernando
Widger, Chris

Boston
Cora, Alex
Foulke, Keith ##
Gonzalez, Alex
Jarvis, Kevin
Kapler, Gabe
Loretta, Mark D.
Mirabelli, Doug
Nixon, Trot
Timlin, Mike
Wakefield, Tim ##

Chicago Cubs
Blanco, Henry
Mabry, John S.
Miller, Wade T.
Pierre, Juan
Ramirez, Aramis ##
Wood, Kerry L. ##

Chicago White Sox
Alomar, Sandy
Buehrle, Mark ##
Dye, Jermaine ##
Hermanson, Dustin ##
Nelson, Jeff
Riske, David

Cincinnati
Aurilia, Rich ##
Clayton, Royce S.
Franklin, Ryan
Guardado, Eddie A.
Hollandsworth, Todd M.
Johnson, Jason
Mercker, Kent
Milton, Eric ##
Schoeneweis, Scott D.
Weathers, Dave
Wilson, Paul A. ##

Cleveland
Boone, Aaron J.
Merloni, Lou

Colorado
Castilla, Vinny
DeJean, Mike D. ##
Helton, Todd ##
Kim, Byung-Hyun ##
King, Raymond K. ##
Martin, Tom
Matsui, Kaz * ##
Mesa, Jose ##

Detroit
Casey, Sean T.
Percival, Troy
Stairs, Matt
Walker, Jamie

Florida
Borowski, Joe T.
Helms, Wes
Herges, Matt
Moehler, Brian

Houston
Bagwell, Jeff ##
Biggio, Craig
Clemens, Roger
Huff, Aubrey
Pettitte, Andy
Springer, Russ

Kansas City
Bako, Paul
Mientkiewicz, Doug A.
Redman, Mark A.

Los Angeles Angels
Erstad, Darin
Kennedy, Adam
Romero, J.C.
Salmon, Tim

Los Angeles Dodgers
Diaz, Einar
Drew, J.D. ##
Gagne, Eric ##
Garciaparra, Nomar
Lofton, Kenny
Lugo, Julio
Maddux, Greg
Martinez, Ramon E.
Sele, Aaron

Milwaukee
Bell, David
Cirillo, Jeff
Graffanino, Tony
Helling, Rick A.
Kolb, Daniel L.
Miller, Damian ##
Ohka, Tomokazu

Minnesota
Hunter, Torii K. ##
Nevin, Phil
Radke, Brad W.
Stewart, Shannon H.
White, Rondell ##

Mets
Bradford, Chad
DiFelice, Michael
Floyd, Cliff
Glavine, Tom ##
Gonzalez, Geremi
Hernandez, Orlando
Hernandez, Roberto
Iriki, Yusaku * ##
Ledee, Ricky
Mota, Guillermo
Oliver, Darren
Trachsel, Steve
Tucker, Michael
Valentin, Jose
Woodward, Chris

Yankees
Cairo, Miguel J.
Dotel, Octavio E.
Lidle, Cory F.
Mussina, Mike ##
Sheffield, Gary ##
Stinnett, Kelly
Sturtze, Tanyon
Villone, Ron
Williams, Bernie
Wilson, Craig
Wright, Jaret

Oakland
Payton, Jason L.
Sauerbeck, Scott W.
Thomas, Frank
Zito, Barry

Philadelphia
Dellucci, David M.
Fultz, Aaron
Hernandez, Jose A.
Lieberthal, Mike
Moyer, Jamie ##
Rhodes, Arthur
White, Rick
Wolf, Randy

Pittsburgh
Burnitz, Jeromy ##
Randa, Joe

San Diego
Alexander, Manny
Bellhorn, Mark
Blum, Geoff
Branyan, Russ ##
Brocail, Doug
Cameron, Michael ##
Embree, Alan
Estes, Shawn
Klesko, Ryan ##
Park, Chan Ho
Piazza, Mike ##
Roberts, David
Seanez, Rudy C.
Walker, Todd A.
Wells, David
Williams, Woody
Williamson, Scott R.

Seattle
Meche, Gil
Perez, Eduardo A. ##

San Francisco
Alou, Moises
Bonds, Barry
Durham, Ray
Feliz, Pedro
Finley, Steven A. ##
Greene, Todd
Hillenbrand, Shea M.
Kline, Steve J.
Schmidt, Jason
Stanton, Mike
Wright, Jamey ##

St. Louis
Belliard, Ron
Bennett, Gary D.
Edmonds, Jim ##
Marquis, Jason
Mulder, Mark
Spiezio, Scott
Suppan, Jeff
Vizcaino, Jose
Weaver, Jeff C.
Wilson, Preston

Tampa Bay
Meadows, Brian ##
Norton, Greg
Perez, Tomas O.

Toronto
Catalanotto, Frank
Lilly, Ted
Molina, Bengie ##
Speier, Justin J.
Zaun, Gregg

Texas
Barajas, Rod
De Rosa, Mark
Eaton, Adam
Hairston Jr, Jerry
Lee, Carlos
Matthews Jr., Gary
Padilla, Vicente
Wells, Kip
Young, Eric

Washington
Armas Jr., Tony
Fick, Robert
Guillen, Jose
Ortiz, Ramon
Soriano, Alfonso

[## denotes player and/or club option]

*Potentially eligible due to contract terms

[redsfan]

Cincinnati
Aurilia, Rich ##
Clayton, Royce S.
Franklin, Ryan
Guardado, Eddie A.
Hollandsworth, Todd M.
Johnson, Jason
Mercker, Kent
Milton, Eric ##
Schoeneweis, Scott D.
Weathers, Dave
Wilson, Paul A. #

Out of these free agents I would only keep 2. Aurilia has earned a spot next year.They should try to resign him. I would also take a chance on Guardado. Look for another to step in, but he can be dominant when healthy.

[Royce]

Yankees
Cairo, Miguel J.
Dotel, Octavio E.
Lidle, Cory F.
Mussina, Mike ##
Sheffield, Gary ##
Stinnett, Kelly
Sturtze, Tanyon
Villone, Ron
Williams, Bernie
Wilson, Craig
Wright, Jaret


Give me Bernie and Cairo back. :wave1: everyone else.

[Yankeesfan27]

Royce no want Moose back? You effing nuts, bro?

[milky_way]

If we could sign Moose to a cheaper, 1 year deal, then I'd definitely want him back. I wouldn't do anything more than 1 or maybe 2 years though.

I'd rather keep Craig Wilson over Andy Phillips. Re-sign Cairo too.

Yankees
Lidle, Cory F.

:(

[Eva]

What about Villone? He only sucked later in the season, because Torre over-used him badly.

[milky_way]

What about Villone? He only sucked later in the season, because Torre over-used him badly.
I'd be very cautious with relievers who were badly overused. They usually end up sucking the next season.

I'd shop Proctor too, if I were Cashman.

[Eva]

I'd be very cautious with relievers who were badly overused. They usually end up sucking the next season.

I'd shop Proctor too, if I were Cashman.
One of the key difference with Proctor and Villone is talent. Along with Proctor being young, too. milky, you were aware that Proctor was going to start during the season during spring training? I'm sure Proctor got a good arm, but he can't be used like Torre used him this year.

In the end, you can't even blame Torre. A good amount of blame should go to Cashman and the Boss for having Mussina and Johnson being the archor of the staff before the season start, especially considering the age of both men. They were lucky Wang was around.

The rotation must be strong. Not just talent wise, but also inning wise. You can't have your number five barely struggling through 5 innings in a good start.

[milky_way]

Along with Proctor being young, too. milky, you were aware that Proctor was going to start during the season during spring training? I'm sure Proctor got a good arm, but he can't be used like Torre used him this year.
Yes I knew they were grooming him to start in ST...but still, very few relievers are able to pitch so much, so often without ill effect. Overworked pitchers historically have an off year the year after they were abused, and Proctor fits the bill. I'm worried.

But who knows. I hope I'm wrong and he turns out to be the second coming of Scott Shields. That would make the Robin Ventura deal a highway robbery! :smokin:

[Eva]

But who knows. I hope I'm wrong and he turns out to be the second coming of Scott Shields. That would make the Robin Ventura deal a highway robbery! :smokin:
Lol, it's already robbery. :banana:

[Royce]

Royce no want Moose back? You effing nuts, bro?

Probably.


No but really, I'm all for getting YOUNG. YOUNG. YOUNG. YOUNG.

[Rockin Robin]

Hmmm......Omar Minaya could do plenty of shopping from that pool. On my wish list would be Barry Zito and/or Jason Schmidt, and Alfonso Soriano or maybe Ray Durham. Nice solid second baseman. Sure I'd love to add Soriano's bat to an already powerful Mets lineup, but if we couldn't get him I'd be happy with Durham's defense and not much bat at that position. Wait, I think I just described Jose Valentin, lol.

[Eva]

Robin, Durham coming off a solid season with the bat. Batting .293, 26 HR and 93 RBI. You could make a case he was the Giants' best hitter last season. He won't be a bad addition at all.

If Soriano came, he might be moved back to 2B since he likely desires to return to 2B, but we all know how bad of 2B Soriano was and will be if he returns to the position.

[Rockin Robin]

If the Mets acquired Soriano, it would be to play 2nd.

I hadn't realized Durham's numbers were quite that good. Cool. I called it first!

[GaryMrMets]

http://blogs.nydailynews.com/mets/archives/2006/10/floyd_el_duque_57_others_file.php

October 28, 2006
Floyd, El Duque & 57 Others File for Free Agency

The first 59 players filed for free agency today, the day after the World Series. They include Cliff Floyd, Orlando Hernandez, Ricky Ledee, Steve Trachsel and Chris Woodward. The complete list is after the break.

Sandy Alomar – Chicago White Sox
Danys Baez – Atlanta
Rod Barajas – Texas
Geoff Blum – San Diego
Barry Bonds – San Francisco
Miguel Cairo – New York Yankees
Frank Catalanotto – Toronto
Jeff Cirillo – Milwaukee
Royce Clayton – Cincinnati
Mark De Rosa – Texas
Octavio Dotel – New York Yankees
Adam Eaton – Texas
Darin Erstad – Los Angeles Angels
Shawn Estes – San Diego
Cliff Floyd – New York Mets
Aaron Fultz - Philadelphia
Nomar Garciaparra – Los Angeles Dodgers
Chris Gomez – Baltimore
Luis Gonzalez – Arizona
Tony Graffanino - Milwaukee
Wes Helms – Florida
Matt Herges - Florida
Orlando Hernandez – New York Mets
Shea Hillenbrand – San Francisco
Aubrey Huff – Houston
Jason Johnson – Cincinnati
*Ray King – Colorado
Ricky Ledee – New York Mets
Mike Lieberthal – Philadelphia
Ted Lilly – Toronto
Julio Lugo – Los Angeles Dodgers
Ramon E. Martinez – Los Angeles Dodgers
Gil Meche - Seattle
Doug Mientkiewicz - Kansas City
Doug Mirabelli – Boston
Brian Moehler – Florida
Tomo Ohka – Milwaukee
Russ Ortiz – Baltimore
Todd Pratt – Atlanta
Arthur Rhodes - Philadelphia
David Riske – Chicago White Sox
David Roberts – San Diego
J.C. Romero – Los Angeles Angels
Rudy Seanez – San Diego
Justin Speier – Toronto
Mike Stanton – San Francisco
Shannon Stewart – Minnesota
Frank Thomas – Oakland
John C. Thomson – Atlanta
Steve Trachsel – New York Mets
Todd Walker – San Diego
Daryle Ward – Atlanta
Dave Weathers – Cincinnati
Rick White - Philadelphia
Rondell White – Minnesota
Craig Wilson – New York Yankees
Randy Wolf - Philadelphia
Chris Woodward – New York Mets
Eric Young – Texas

*Provisional election pending resolution of option provision in player’s UPC.

[GaryMrMets]

http://blogs.nydailynews.com/mets/archives/2006/10/free_agent_list_day_ii.php

October 29, 2006
Free Agent List, Day II

After the break, the full list of the Day 2 of the free agent filings - 24 players, including the Mets' Jose Valentin and Michael Tucker. Eighty-three players have filed so far.

Moises Alou -- San Francisco
Tony Armas, Jr. -- Washington
Gary Bennett -- St. Louis
Henry Blanco -- Chicago Cubs
Joe Borowski -- Florida
Alan Embree -- San Diego
Todd Greene -- San Francisco
Todd Hollandsworth -- Cincinnati
Gabe Kapler -- Boston
Adam Kennedy -- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Steve Kline -- San Francisco
Tom Martin -- Colorado
Gary Matthews, Jr. -- Texas
Phil Nevin -- Minnesota
Trot Nixon -- Boston
Jay Payton -- Oakland
Juan Pierre -- Chicago Cubs
Joe Randa -- Pittsburgh
Jason Schmidt -- San Francisco
Alfonso Soriano -- Washington
Michael Tucker -- New York Mets
Jose Valentin -- New York Mets
Chris Widger -- Baltimore
Kerry Wood -- Chicago Cubs

[Baseball Guru]

If the Mets acquired Soriano, it would be to play 2nd.

I hadn't realized Durham's numbers were quite that good. Cool. I called it first!

I don't know that for certain.... I'm still not sold on Milledge and not sure if Floyd is coming back.. Mets could use him in LF, where he proved to be a pretty decent OF'er...

I agree though, that the priority this offseason is to sign a frontline starter....

[redsfan]

I have been reading that Schmidt is somebody the Reds are interested in. It would be nice for them to go get somebody to help them for a change.

[GaryMrMets]

http://blogs.nydailynews.com/mets/archives/2006/10/free_agents_day_three.php

October 31, 2006
Free Agents, Day III

The Day 3 free-agent filings from yesterday are after the break. The 39 brings the total to 122 so far.

Arizona
Batista, Miguel
Counsell, Craig
Easley, Damion

Baltimore
Hawkins, LaTroy
Millar, Kevin

Boston
Gonzalez, Alex
Loretta, Mark

Chicago Cubs
Miller, Wade
Ramirez, Aramis

Cincinnati
Franklin, Ryan
**Wilson, Paul

Cleveland
Boone, Aaron
Merloni, Lou

Detroit
Stairs, Matt
Walker, Jamie

Houston
Springer, Russ

Kansas City
Bako, Paul

Los Angeles Dodgers
Diaz, Einar
Sele, Aaron

Milwaukee
Bell, David
Helling, Rick A.

Mets
Bradford, Chad
Hernandez, Roberto
**Iriki, Yusaku*
Mota, Guillermo

Yankees
Sturtze, Tanyon

San Diego
Brocail, Doug
Williams, Woody

San Francisco
Durham, Ray

St. Louis
Belliard, Ron
Marquis, Jason
Spiezio, Scott
Vizcaino, Jose

Tampa Bay
Perez, Tomas O.

Toronto
Zaun, Gregg

Texas
Lee, Carlos
Padilla, Vicente

Washington
Fick, Robert
Guillen, Jose

*Potentially eligible due to contract terms
**Provisional election pending resolution of option provision in player's UPC.

http://blogs.nydailynews.com/mets/archives/2006/10/free_agent_filings_day_iv.php

October 31, 2006
Free Agent Filings, Day IV

Add Darren Oliver to the list of Mets who have filed for free agency. Twenty-one players filed today, bringing the total to 143. The list, as usual, is after the break.

Jordan, Brian, Atlanta
Chen, Bruce, Baltimore
Cora, Alex, Boston
Mabry, John, Cubs
Aurilia, Rich, Cleveland
Schoeneweis, Scott, Cleveland
Matsui, Kaz*, Colorado
Nelson, Jeff, White Sox
Casey, Sean, Detroit
Gagne, Eric**, Dodgers
Maddux, Greg, Dodgers
Kolb, Daniel, Milwaukee
Oliver, Darren, Mets
Villone, Ron, Yankees
Williams, Bernie, Yankees
Zito, Barry, Oakland
Hernandez, Jose, Philadelphia
Park, Chan Ho, San Diego
Weaver, Jeff, St. Louis
Molina, Bengie, Toronto

*Potentially eligible due to contract terms
**Provisional election pending resolution of option provision in player's UPC.

http://blogs.nydailynews.com/mets/archives/2006/11/five_more_free_agent_filings.php

November 01, 2006
Five More Free Agent Filings

Five more players filed for free agency today, including NLCS MVP Jeff Suppan. List after the break.

Mesa, Jose**, Colorado
Klesko, Ryan, San Diego
Feliz, Pedro, San Francisco
Suppan, Jeff, St. Louis
Ortiz, Ramon, Washington

**Provisional election pending resolution of option provision in player's UPC.

[GaryMrMets]

http://blogs.nydailynews.com/mets/archives/2006/11/piazza_12_others_file_for_free.php

November 02, 2006
Piazza, 12 Others File for Free Agency

Thirteen players filed for free agency today, including Mike Piazza, raising the total so far to 161. Today's list after the break.

Tatis, Fernando, Baltimore
Mercker, Kent, Cincinnati
DeJean, Mike, Colorado
Hermanson, Dustin, White Sox
Percival, Troy, Detroit
Redman, Mark, Kansas City
Lofton, Kenny, Dodgers
Dellucci, David, Philadelphia
Piazza, Mike, San Diego
Finley, Steve, San Francisco
Wright, Jamey, San Francisco
Edmonds, Jim**, St. Louis
Mulder, Mark, St. Louis

**Provisional election pending resolution of option provision in player's UPC.

[GaryMrMets]

http://blogs.nydailynews.com/mets/archives/2006/11/clemens_and_pettitte_latest_to.php

November 06, 2006
Clemens and Pettitte Latest to File

Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte headline the latest free-agent filers. Six today bring the total to 169. Both ex-Yankees are unsure whether they'll pitch in 2007.

Clemens, Roger, Houston
Pettitte, Andy, Houston
Radke, Brad W. , Minnesota
Gonzalez, Alex S., Philadelphia
Burnitz, Jeromy, Pittsburgh
Wells, Kip, Texas

[GaryMrMets]

http://blogs.nydailynews.com/mets/archives/2006/11/the_final_free_agent_filings.php

November 12, 2006
The Final Free Agent Filings

The final four free agents have filed, bringing the total to 181:

Jeff Bagwell, Houston
Vinny Castilla, Vinny, Colorado
**Mike Mussina, Yankees
**Jaret Wright, Yankees

**Provisional election pending resolution of option provision in player's UPC.

You can keep track of all the free agents here. (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/features/freeagents)