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Free Agent Prediction Contest!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 23 2013 09:37 AM

You know the drill. Predict the team that signs the following free agents, or other outcome. Feel free to argue and comment and make fun of the picks you think are wrong. If I get around to it, will tally up the predictions and name a CPF Free Agent Championship belt to wear to parties and games and get-togethers and stuff. Guys with * have options with current team. This is not a list of ALL free agents, just the prominent ones. Did I leave anyone significant off? Infielders Robinson Cano, MFY Stephen Drew, BOS Mike Napoli, BOS Omar Infante, DET Juan Uribe, LAD James Loney, TB Mark Ellis, LAD* Jhonny Peralta, DET Outfielders Shin-Soo Choo, CIN Jacoby Ellsbury, BOS Curtis Granderson, MFY Kendrys Morales, SEA Nelson Cruz, TEX Carlos Beltran, STL Marlon Byrd, PIT Chris Young, OAK* David Murphy, TEX David DeJesus, TB* Nate McLouth, BAL Catchers Brian McCann, ATL Jarrod Saltalamacchia, BOS Carlos Ruiz, PHL AJ Pierzynski, TEX Starting Pitchers Matt Garza, TEX Ricky Nolasco, LAD Ubaldo Jimenez, CLE* Ervin Santana, KC Hiroki Kuroda, MFY Scott Feldman, BAL AJ Burnett, PIT Josh Johnson, TOR Tim Hudson, ATL Bronson Arroyo, CIN Scott Kazmir, CLE Phil Hughes, MFY Paul Maholm, ATL Bartolo Colon, OAK Relief Pitchers Joe Nathan, TEX* Grant Balfour, OAK Juaquin Benoit, DET Fernando Rodney, TB Edward Mujica, STL Koji Uehara, BOS Joe Smith, CLE

dinosaur jesus Oct 23 2013 10:56 AM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

Some of these might seem like a shot in the dark, but I've got my sources. Robinson Cano: Troy Haymakers Stephen Drew: Chicago Whales Mike Napoli: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Omar Infante: Philadelphia Quakers Juan Uribe: Kansas City Cowboys James Loney: Toledo Blue Stockings Mark Ellis: Montreal Expos Jhonny Peralta: Rochester Broncos Outfielders Shin-Soo Choo: St. Louis Maroons Jacoby Ellsbury: Brooklyn Robins Curtis Granderson: Louisville Colonels Kendrys Morales: New York Knights Nelson Cruz: New York Mammoths Carlos Beltran: Columbus Buckeyes Marlon Byrd: Troy Haymakers Chris Young: Kansas City Packers David Murphy: St. Paul White Caps David DeJesus: Brooklyn Tip-Tops Nate McLouth: New York Mutuals Catchers Brian McCann: Baltimore Terrapins Jarrod Saltalamacchia: Wilmington Quick Steps Carlos Ruiz: St. Louis Perfectos AJ Pierzynski: Chicago Orphans Starting Pitchers Matt Garza: Keokuk Westerns Ricky Nolasco: Newark Pepper Ubaldo Jimenez: Pittsburgh Rebels Ervin Santana: Cleveland Naps Hiroki Kuroda: Providence Grays Scott Feldman: Louisville Eclipse AJ Burnett: Brooklyn Ward's Wonders Josh Johnson: Houston Colt 45s Tim Hudson: Buffalo Blues Bronson Arroyo: Kansas City A's Scott Kazmir: New Haven Elm Citys Phil Hughes: Brooklyn Superbas Paul Maholm: Seattle Pilots Bartolo Colon: Baltimore Canaries Relief Pitchers Joe Nathan: New York Highlanders Grant Balfour: Hartford Dark Blues Juaquin Benoit: Cleveland Spiders Fernando Rodney: Washington Senators Edward Mujica: Boston Beaneaters Koji Uehara: Tampa Bay Devil Rays Joe Smith: Syracuse Stars

Edgy MD Oct 23 2013 02:37 PM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

The Quick Steps always seem to get shut out. It'd be nice if they land Saltalamacchia.

Ashie62 Oct 23 2013 05:07 PM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

dinosaur jesus wrote: Some of these might seem like a shot in the dark, but I've got my sources. Robinson Cano: Troy Haymakers Stephen Drew: Chicago Whales Mike Napoli: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Omar Infante: Philadelphia Quakers Juan Uribe: Kansas City Cowboys James Loney: Toledo Blue Stockings Mark Ellis: Montreal Expos Jhonny Peralta: Rochester Broncos Outfielders Shin-Soo Choo: St. Louis Maroons Jacoby Ellsbury: Brooklyn Robins Curtis Granderson: Louisville Colonels Kendrys Morales: New York Knights Nelson Cruz: New York Mammoths Carlos Beltran: Columbus Buckeyes Marlon Byrd: Troy Haymakers Chris Young: Kansas City Packers David Murphy: St. Paul White Caps David DeJesus: Brooklyn Tip-Tops Nate McLouth: New York Mutuals Catchers Brian McCann: Baltimore Terrapins Jarrod Saltalamacchia: Wilmington Quick Steps Carlos Ruiz: St. Louis Perfectos AJ Pierzynski: Chicago Orphans Starting Pitchers Matt Garza: Keokuk Westerns Ricky Nolasco: Newark Pepper Ubaldo Jimenez: Pittsburgh Rebels Ervin Santana: Cleveland Naps Hiroki Kuroda: Providence Grays Scott Feldman: Louisville Eclipse AJ Burnett: Brooklyn Ward's Wonders Josh Johnson: Houston Colt 45s Tim Hudson: Buffalo Blues Bronson Arroyo: Kansas City A's Scott Kazmir: New Haven Elm Citys Phil Hughes: Brooklyn Superbas Paul Maholm: Seattle Pilots Bartolo Colon: Baltimore Canaries Relief Pitchers Joe Nathan: New York Highlanders Grant Balfour: Hartford Dark Blues Juaquin Benoit: Cleveland Spiders Fernando Rodney: Washington Senators Edward Mujica: Boston Beaneaters Koji Uehara: Tampa Bay Devil Rays Joe Smith: Syracuse Stars This makes zero sense to me

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Oct 23 2013 08:27 PM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

Well, obviously, he's praying.

Frayed Knot Oct 23 2013 08:36 PM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

Ashie62 wrote: This makes zero sense to me Me either. I can't remember the last time the Cleveland Spiders signed a big name free agent.

MFS62 Oct 23 2013 10:03 PM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

So, the rumors that Kazmir will sign with the Hartford Charter Oaks aren't true? Later

bmfc1 Nov 03 2013 07:58 PM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

MLB Trade Rumors http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/11/2 ... ons-1.html 13, 14, 23, 49.

Fman99 Nov 03 2013 08:35 PM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

I think the Mets get all these guys.

metsmarathon Nov 04 2013 07:45 AM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

Infielders Robinson Cano, LAD Stephen Drew, NYM Mike Napoli, BOS Omar Infante, NYY Juan Uribe, CLE James Loney, MIL Mark Ellis, NYY Jhonny Peralta, ATL Outfielders Shin-Soo Choo, CHC Jacoby Ellsbury, NYM Curtis Granderson, TEX Kendrys Morales, TOR Nelson Cruz, NYY Carlos Beltran, STL Marlon Byrd, PIT Chris Young, OAK David Murphy, SEA David DeJesus, TB Nate McLouth, OAK Catchers Brian McCann, PHI Jarrod Saltalamacchia, ATL Carlos Ruiz, BOS AJ Pierzynski, TBR Starting Pitchers Matt Garza, LAA Ricky Nolasco, NYM Ubaldo Jimenez, CLE Ervin Santana, KC Hiroki Kuroda, NYY Scott Feldman, TEX AJ Burnett, ATL Josh Johnson, NYY Tim Hudson, ATL Bronson Arroyo, SFG Scott Kazmir, NYM Phil Hughes, OAK Paul Maholm, CLE Bartolo Colon, PIT Relief Pitchers Joe Nathan, TEX Grant Balfour, DET Juaquin Benoit, PHI Fernando Rodney, LAA Edward Mujica, NYY Koji Uehara, BOS Joe Smith, TBR

Benjamin Grimm Nov 04 2013 08:10 AM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

bmfc1 wrote: MLB Trade Rumors http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/11/2 ... ons-1.html 13, 14, 23, 49. In order of likelihood: Arroyo, Drew, Halladay, Granderson.

MFS62 Nov 04 2013 08:12 AM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

Drew had a terrible post season. I'm a little leery about signing him now that other teams may have watched the games and gone to school about how to pitch him. Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 04 2013 08:23 AM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest! Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Nov 04 2013 01:35 PM

I just guessed. You can do it too. Infielders Robinson Cano, LAD Stephen Drew, MFYs Mike Napoli, Red Sox Omar Infante, Brewers Juan Uribe, Cubs James Loney, MFYs Mark Ellis, Dodgers Jhonny Peralta, Texas Outfielders Shin-Soo Choo, Toronto Jacoby Ellsbury, MFYs Curtis Granderson, Mets Kendrys Morales, Rays Nelson Cruz, MFYs Carlos Beltran, MFYs Marlon Byrd, Pirates Chris Young, A's David Murphy, Reds David DeJesus, Rays Nate McLouth, Pirates Catchers Brian McCann, MFYs Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Red Sox Carlos Ruiz, Braves AJ Pierzynski, Cubs Starting Pitchers Matt Garza, Padres Ricky Nolasco, Red Sox Ubaldo Jimenez, Mets Ervin Santana, Angels Hiroki Kuroda, MFYs Scott Feldman, Mets AJ Burnett, Marlins Josh Johnson, Braves Tim Hudson, A's Bronson Arroyo, Mets Scott Kazmir, Houston Phil Hughes, Mets Paul Maholm, Braves Bartolo Colon, White Sox Relief Pitchers Joe Nathan, Rangers Grant Balfour, MFYs Juaquin Benoit, MFYs Fernando Rodney, Orioles Edward Mujica, Dodgers Koji Uehara, Red Sox Joe Smith, Mets

Edgy MD Nov 04 2013 08:58 AM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

Bazooka Joe, coming home!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 04 2013 01:29 PM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

Infielders Robinson Cano, NYY Stephen Drew, LAD Mike Napoli, BOS Omar Infante, BAL Juan Uribe, FLA James Loney, MIL Mark Ellis, NYY Jhonny Peralta, NYM Outfielders Shin-Soo Choo, BAL Jacoby Ellsbury, NYY Curtis Granderson, WAS Kendrys Morales, SEA Nelson Cruz, PHI Carlos Beltran, DET Marlon Byrd, PIT Chris Young, CHC David Murphy, TEX David DeJesus, TBR Nate McLouth, OAK Catchers Brian McCann, BOS Jarrod Saltalamacchia, NYY Carlos Ruiz, PHI AJ Pierzynski, TBR Starting Pitchers Matt Garza, WAS Ricky Nolasco, PIT Ubaldo Jimenez, NYY Ervin Santana, TOR Hiroki Kuroda, NYY Scott Feldman, TEX AJ Burnett, PIT Josh Johnson, CLE Tim Hudson, ATL Bronson Arroyo, NYM Scott Kazmir, MIN Phil Hughes, KC Paul Maholm, MIL Bartolo Colon, CLE Relief Pitchers Joe Nathan, LAA Grant Balfour, TEX Joaquin Benoit, PHI Fernando Rodney, CHC Edward Mujica, NYY Koji Uehara, BOS Joe Smith, DET

Mets – Willets Point Nov 04 2013 01:59 PM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

dinosaur jesus wrote: Some of these might seem like a shot in the dark, but I've got my sources. Robinson Cano: Troy Haymakers Stephen Drew: Chicago Whales Mike Napoli: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Omar Infante: Philadelphia Quakers Juan Uribe: Kansas City Cowboys James Loney: Toledo Blue Stockings Mark Ellis: Montreal Expos Jhonny Peralta: Rochester Broncos Outfielders Shin-Soo Choo: St. Louis Maroons Jacoby Ellsbury: Brooklyn Robins Curtis Granderson: Louisville Colonels Kendrys Morales: New York Knights Nelson Cruz: New York Mammoths Carlos Beltran: Columbus Buckeyes Marlon Byrd: Troy Haymakers Chris Young: Kansas City Packers David Murphy: St. Paul White Caps David DeJesus: Brooklyn Tip-Tops Nate McLouth: New York Mutuals Catchers Brian McCann: Baltimore Terrapins Jarrod Saltalamacchia: Wilmington Quick Steps Carlos Ruiz: St. Louis Perfectos AJ Pierzynski: Chicago Orphans Starting Pitchers Matt Garza: Keokuk Westerns Ricky Nolasco: Newark Pepper Ubaldo Jimenez: Pittsburgh Rebels Ervin Santana: Cleveland Naps Hiroki Kuroda: Providence Grays Scott Feldman: Louisville Eclipse AJ Burnett: Brooklyn Ward's Wonders Josh Johnson: Houston Colt 45s Tim Hudson: Buffalo Blues Bronson Arroyo: Kansas City A's Scott Kazmir: New Haven Elm Citys Phil Hughes: Brooklyn Superbas Paul Maholm: Seattle Pilots Bartolo Colon: Baltimore Canaries Relief Pitchers Joe Nathan: New York Highlanders Grant Balfour: Hartford Dark Blues Juaquin Benoit: Cleveland Spiders Fernando Rodney: Washington Senators Edward Mujica: Boston Beaneaters Koji Uehara: Tampa Bay Devil Rays Joe Smith: Syracuse Stars Bravo! I love these team names.

Ashie62 Nov 04 2013 06:09 PM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

Arroryo, Peralta. McClouth to Mets

TheOldMole Nov 05 2013 04:24 PM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

When were the Brooklyn Tip-Tops? Nobody going to the Toledo Glass Sox or the Macon Whoopees?

MFS62 Nov 07 2013 01:08 PM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

As reported by Disassociated Press: Bristol, Connecticut 3:04 PM ESPN is reporting that the Mets have contacted the agent for Brett Favre to see if he is interested in making a comeback. I don't believe it. Its probably somebody at ESPN making up a reason to mention Favre's name. Later

Vic Sage Nov 07 2013 03:25 PM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest! Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Nov 13 2013 02:05 PM

We need an OFer, a SS, and a SP. [u:mifcawvn]who i want:[/u:mifcawvn] M.Tanaka - P S.Choo - OF J.Peralta - SS [u:mifcawvn]who we could get:[/u:mifcawvn] B.Arroyo - P C.Granderson - OF S.Drew - SS [u:mifcawvn]who we'll probably end up with, if they even sign anybody:[/u:mifcawvn] D.Matsuzaka - P C.Hart - OF R.Furcal - SS [u:mifcawvn]Or the Mets could go the all-PEDS way, because they might be cheaper:[/u:mifcawvn] B.Colon - P N.Cruz - OF J.Peralta - SS

Ashie62 Nov 08 2013 07:32 PM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

Nelson Cruz could be a bargain..PED's don't do them all in i.e Marlon Byrd...Granted that Cruz's stats were earned in the AL Beyond that, year after year the roster of free agents looks more and more like a police lineup.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 12 2013 09:47 AM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

hey you lazyasses, make your predictions before other guys sign.

Ceetar Nov 12 2013 09:51 AM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: hey you lazyasses, make your predictions before other guys sign. I still have to do rankings! oh fine. Infielders Robinson Cano, NYY Stephen Drew, ARI Mike Napoli, BOS Omar Infante, PHI Juan Uribe, LAA James Loney, LAA Mark Ellis, TEX Jhonny Peralta, NYM Outfielders Shin-Soo Choo, CHC Jacoby Ellsbury, BOS Curtis Granderson, NYM Kendrys Morales, TOR Nelson Cruz, NYY Carlos Beltran, KC Marlon Byrd,----- Chris Young, SF David Murphy, WAS David DeJesus, BAL Nate McLouth, PIT Catchers Brian McCann, BOS Jarrod Saltalamacchia, ATL Carlos Ruiz, LAD AJ Pierzynski, TBR Starting Pitchers Matt Garza, TOR Ricky Nolasco, DET Ubaldo Jimenez, CLE Ervin Santana, NYM Hiroki Kuroda, NYY Scott Feldman, HOU AJ Burnett, FLA Josh Johnson, TB Tim Hudson, ATL Bronson Arroyo, LAD Scott Kazmir, SFG Phil Hughes, BAL Paul Maholm, KC Bartolo Colon, OAK Relief Pitchers Joe Nathan, CHW Grant Balfour, CHW Juaquin Benoit, KC Fernando Rodney, LAA Edward Mujica, ATL Koji Uehara, SEA Joe Smith, NYY

Vic Sage Nov 12 2013 10:19 AM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

Peralta, Granderson and E.Santana are coming? I could live with that.

Ceetar Nov 12 2013 11:05 AM Re: Free Agent Prediction Contest!

Vic Sage wrote: Peralta, Granderson and E.Santana are coming? I could live with that. I didn't put a lot of thought into it, so I didn't pick teams based on the other teams signing what I guess. They all seem like good fits though.