This free agent pool lacked depth in certain positions, and didn’t offer very much star power. Although most of the stars are already taken, a formidable team can still be crafted from those remaining. So, if we built the best team possible with remaining free agents, who would make the cut?
Outside of the trade deadline, the off-season for baseball fans provides the most hope for change. Struggling teams are excited to bring in new talents, and already great teams look to improve their established roster. The excitement one gets when hearing their favorite signed a superstar, or made a blockbuster trade, is second only to winning it all. This time of year provides hope for baseball fans, a hope that a new blueprint can be made that will solidify your teams chances to winning the World Series.
With that common goal in mind, teams battle out, open their checkbooks, and make whatever moves necessary in order to supply that hope for their fan base. Whether it is resigning key players, such as the Dodgers have been doing, or making a blockbuster trade like the Red Sox and Nationals, all moves are made with one goal in mind – championships. Now, in the later part of the offseason, there isn’t much high impact players available. There are superstar sluggers, strong fielders, and solid pitching options. However there is no longer a Yoenis Cespedes in the mix that can instantly boost your chances in winning gold.
With that being though, none of these guys should be overlooked. With the right deal, in the right system, these players can be solid contributors to their teams in 2017. There still is talent out there, and ball clubs will certainly attempt to utilize that remaining talent. So, let’s take a look at the best options in each position, and build the “All Free Agency” team.