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Since I'm bored, here's a quick look at some of the big signings/trades I think will ultimately happen, in no particular order:
1. Teixeira - Angels: I just can't see the Angels letting Tex get away. Local teams like the Orioles and Nationals are apparently craving Tex but I'd think he would prefer to sign with a team that actually has a chance of competing.
2. Peavy - Cubs: Rumor has it the Orioles are gonna be the 3rd team in a deal, so I can see this happening. Cubs will have an awesome rotation.
3. CC - Dodgers: They have two rotation spots opening up, CC wants to be on the West Coast, and presumably play in the NL. I doubt the Dodgers will offer as much as the Yanks will, but I think CC will agree to take a couple million less to settle somewhere he wants to be.
4. Burnett - Braves: No explanation needed here really, this is close to getting done.
5. K-Rod - Mets: The Mets need a closer and they have a ton of options available to them in both free agency and trading. However, I think they really want K-Rod and will sign him, as well as trading for a guy like Huston Street to set up and give K-Rod a day off now and then.
6. Manny - Giants: Don't think I've seen this one mentioned anywhere. But anyway, the Giants are rumored to be willing to spend a fuckload to get Sabathia, so that shows they do have money to spend. If CC goes to the Giants, I think they'll invest their money at trying to fix their offense. Manny doesn't seem to care where he goes as long as the money is right.
7. Lowe - Yankees: With Sabathia and Burnett gone, I see no way the Yanks let Lowe get away as well. He's concerned more about dollar amount than years, so that should be no problem for the Yanks.
8. Fuentes - Brewers: Brewers seem to be the Mets' only competition at the two main FA closers, so I can see them settling for Fuentes when the Mets outbid them for K-Rod.
9. Wood - Tigers: Tigers seem to have interest in Wood and I can just see it being a fit. Probably a 2 year, incentive laden deal.
10. Oliver Perez and Ben Sheets: I can see both of these guys either staying with their old teams or essentially swapping teams. Sheets could be a nice #2 for the Mets if he can stay healthy, which is a big if.
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