Free Agent predictions: Alex, Snake, and Ace

Alex's Predictions on Free Agent destinations

Manny Ramirez (37): Mets. he's always wanted to play in New York, so i can deffinately see him signing with the Mets, who desperately need a corner outfielder. However if Ramirez decides to sign with another team, the Mets will likely look to sign Bobby Abreu.

Bobby Abreu (35): Dodgers. If Manny Ramirez signs elsewhere, look for the dodgers to make a serious running in the signing of Bobby Abreu. Though the Yankees love what Abreu can do, they are looking to get younger, and are likely to only offer Abreu arbitration.

Mark Tiexera (29): Angels. He looked like he enjoyed his time there, and of the few teams i see giving Tiexera the 10 year deal he's wanted, the Angels seem like the best fit for him.

CC Sabathia (28): Yankees. CC already has told reporters that he would like to stay in the National league, however the money the yankees will give out, (maybe the same type of deal that Johan Santana got from the Mets) is just impossible to turn down.

A.J Burnett (32): Orioles. This isn't a suprise here, the Orioles saw the success that the Rays had with the addition of veterans Troy Percival and Cliff Floyd, watch AJ Burnett atop the rotation with Guthrie, and help lead over the young orioles team.

Derek Lowe (36): Yankees. If the yankees don't end up resigning both Andy Pettite and Mike Mussina, look for Derek Lowe to be joining the same team he beat in game 7 of the 2004 ALCS.

Rafael Furcal (31): Royals. Possibly a very nice pickup for the Royals, adding a veteran. Put Furcal at short, and move Aviles to 2nd base, don't be suprised if you see the Royals atop the AL central next year.

Oliver Perez (27): Mets. He has an option for 13 million with a 1.95 million buyout... seems like alot of money for someone who was fairly inconsistent last year... but the Mets don't want his talent to go against them.

Francisco Rodriguez (27): Mets. They need a closer, and Francisco Rodriguez seems to be the best option, if the Mets don't land K-Rod... look for them to be going hard for Brian Fuentes.

Solomon Torres (37): Brewers. No brainer here, he has an option for close to 4 million with a 300k buyout. Torres had been good for the Brewers last year, although his shaky september made people wonder that he'd broken down.

Damaso Marte (34): Yankees. This also sounds like a no brainer for me, 6million dollar option with a 250k buyout, honestly... i know that he wasn't great for them last year, but really... this guy is the best lefty specialist available out there, and if the Yankees want to compete next year, this guy would be very helpfull for late inning situations.

Mike Mussina (40): Retirement. Mike Mussina has said if he would return, it would be for 3 years, going for 300 wins, but i just don't see him commiting to it, and he has said he loves being with his family.

Jason Giambi (38): Athletics. not that the A's need a first baseman... however perhaps using Giambi as a DH, and moving Jack Cust around could boost their offense. Also Giambi's former teamate Eric Chavez would love to see Giambi back in an A's uniform.

Jason Varitek (37): Red Sox. Jason Varitek belongs with the Red Sox, though his offense falls below the league average for catchers, his defense and relations with pitchers is among the best in baseball.

Ben Sheets (30): Dodgers. with the inconsistency of Brad Penny, and the loss of Derek Lowe in this offseason, don't be suprised if you see Ben Sheets signing with Torre's Dodgers. He won't get paid as much as he would before his injury problems towards the end of the 08' season, but he may be a great pickup for some team.

Orlando Hudson (31): Mets. This guy would be huge for the mets, if they could sign him... luis castillo is really not the answer at this point.

Ken Griffey Jr. (39): Marlins. the Marlins in the last offseason signed Luis Gonzalez to add a veteran presence to a primarily young team, don't be shocked if Ken Griffey is playing in right field for the Marlins next year.

Snake's predictions on Free Agent destinations

Mark Teixeira, 29: The playoff series against the Bo sox will leave a sour taste in Mark's mouth, leading him to accept an enormous amount of cash from the Yankees, and an opportunity to exact revenge on the sox.

Prediction: Yankees

C.C. Sabathia, 28: C.C. wants to stay in the National League, and he will do just that. Sabathia will accept an impending offer from the Brewers and help the Brew Crew make the playoffs in 09.

Prediction: Brewers

A.J. Burnett, 32: The Orioles will overpay Burnett this off season and continue their run of futility. Until the O's get some quality young position players they will continue to be towards the basement of the A.L. East.

Prediction: Orioles

Derek Lowe, 36: The Yankees are going to continue their trend of overpaying for pitchers who are past their prime.

Prediction: Yankees

Oliver Perez, 27: Olly will remain with the Mets. There is no way the Mets will risk letting Oliver go to another club, thus losing another bright young pitching talent--See Scott Kazmir

Prediction: Mets

Mike Mussina, 40: Although I would love to see Mike back in pinstripes for the unveiling of the new stadium; I have a feeling Mike will not want to pitch another 3 years to reach 300 wins.

Prediction: Retirement

Ace's Predictions on Free Agent destinations

Manny Ramirez: Dodgers. With his absolutely ridiculous run in LA I can't see the Dodgers not making at least a serious attempt at re-sigining Man Ram

Mark Tixera: Angels. He enjoyed his time in Anaheim and so did the fans. I can't see the angles letting him get away with there payroll flexibilty this upcoming offseason and there need of high OBP hitters.

CC Sabathia: Brewers. He has stated that he has enjoyed his time with the brewers and perfers to play on the west coast. Whether his pitching on three days rest multiple times towards the end of the season will have an effect on his price this upcoming offseason remains to be seen.

A.J Burnett: Yankees. With the Yankees going all out this offseason and AJ brunette making it clear he wants to get the most money possible I will be shocked if he does not sign with the yankees.

Derek Lowe: Yankees. Same as A.J. Burnett

Oliver Perez: Mets. With a weak free agency market for mid tier pitching, Maines recent injury, and pedros leaving along with a lack of starter depth in the minor leagues I will be very suprised to see oli in a different uniform next year even with the inconcistinces he has shown this year

Francisco Rodriguez: undecided. I believe this to be the biggest toss up of the offseason. Krod is looking for a record deal for a closer which very few teams including the mets seem willing to pony up. Regardless of where he goes it will most likely not be the 4/60 deal he is looking for

Orlando Hudson: Mets. With the mets unhappy with Luis Castillo at 2nd and Orlando Hudson's stated desire to play for the mets there is a very good chance he will be in mets uniform next year.

Ken Griffey Jr: Mariners. Give the fans some reason to come and see a game with little chance of the mariners posting an even remotely decent record next year