Thursday, May 15, 2008

Top 10 Free Agent Signings

Now that free agency is over and spring training has begun its a good time to take a look at the top 10 free agents signings of season 8. So without further ado here is my top 10 list starting at number 10.



10



Alvin Flynn
Monterrey
Churros
Age: 29B/T: R/R
Born: Davenport, IA
Position(s): DH/CIF/2B/COF
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DH Alvin Flynn who signed with the Monterrey Churros. Should help in drive in some runs for the Monterrey Churros. The 29 year Flynn pros are has some power, and hits both lefties and righties well, he also has a decent glove to allow him to play in the field. However one con that sticks out in Flynn's game is his contact rating making him a slight risk of going down on strikes alot during the season.


9



Jerry Bird
Texas
Muddobbers
Age: 29B/T: S/R
Born: Ogallala, NE
Position(s): P (ClA)
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P Jerry Bird who signed with the Texas Muddobbers. Should help pick up some innings coming out of the Muddobbers bullpen. The 29 year old Bird pros are he does well getting both lefties and righties out, he also has some good speed on his pitches, and keeps the ball on the ground which keeps the ball in the park. Bird does come with some risk with his control. The control problem could result in loss of innings and putting more runners on base in late innings.


8



Ryan Johnson
San Diego
PADRES
Age: 28B/T: S/L
Born: Fresno, CA
Position(s): P (SP5)
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P Ryan Johnson who signed with the San Diego PADRES looks to fill in as the number 5 starter in the rotation. The 28 year old Johnson pros are he has good control, decent speed on his pitches, and keeps the ball on the ground alot. His cons are he could struggle vs both lefties and righties if the defense doesn't help him by getting to more of the ground balls he should serve up.


7



Junior Mercado
Texas
Muddobbers
Age: 29B/T: S/R
Born: Eldorado Culican, MX
Position(s): P (T4A)
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P Junior Mercado who signed with the Texas Muddobbers will probably be seen in the Muddobbers starting rotation. The 29 year old Mercado looks to be a well rounded pitcher with no real glarring issue of concern.


6



Luis Beltre
Milwaukee
Beasts
Age: 33B/T: S/R
Born: Fantino, DO
Position(s): P (T2A)
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P Luis Beltre who signed with the Milwaukee Beasts will probably be in the Beasts starting rotation. The 33 year old Beltre pros are he has decent control, he does well at getting both lefties and righties out, and has decent speed on his pitches. His cons are has a tendency to allow hitters that make contact to get the ball in the air which could result in some unwanted HR.


5



Matty Reyes
Monterrey
Churros
Age: 32B/T: R/R
Born: Jicome Esperanza, DO
Position(s): CF/IF/OF/DH
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CF Matty Reyes who signed with the Monterrey Churros will look to roam the outfield in Monterrey. The 32 year old Reyes pros are he has good power, and should hit both lefties and rigties well, and has a good eye to draw some walks. Reyes cons are he lacks in contact, and lacks in speed. I would bet he doesn't assume the leadoff role if he makes the everyday lineup in Monterrey.


4



Stuart Griffin
Arizona
Big Like a Can Pepsi
Age: 30B/T: L/L
Born: Bridgeport, CT
Position(s): CF/OF
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CF Stuart Griffin who signed with the Arizona Big Like a Can Pepsi looks to roam CF in Arizona and maybe hit leadoff. The 30 year old Griffin pros are he has decent power, hits lefties and righties well, and has a great eye, and great speed which should make him a good leadoff hitter option. Griffin cons is his contact which could have heading back to the dugout more often then he would like.


3



Walt Harris
Cincinnati
Suds
Age: 28B/T: R/R
Born: Immokalee, FL
Position(s): 1B/COF/DH
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LF Walt Harris who signed with the Cincinnati Suds looks to be already awarded the 1B job in Cininnati. The 28 year old Harris looks to be an all around hitter with power we could see him batting in the 3 or 4 spot in Cincinnati.


2



Donald Suzuki
Syracuse
Civil Suitors
Age: 32B/T: R/R
Born: Hyogo, JP
Position(s): C/IF/OF
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C Donald Suzuki who signed with the Syracuse Civil Suitors looks to be behind the plate for the Civil Suitors. The 32 year old Suzuki pros are all around good hitter with average power. His only glarring con is his pitch calling skills which could force the Civil Suitors into playing him at 1B to get his bat into the lineup.


1



Vladimir Duran
Arizona
Big Like a Can Pepsi
Age: 29B/T: R/R
Born: St. Croix, VI
Position(s): SS/IF/OF/DH
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SS Vladimir Duran who signed with the Arizona Big Like a Can Pepsi looks to sure up the middle of in the infield in Arizona. The 29 year old Duran has good ratings in every aspect you would want in a SS. The only problem the Arizona franchise may wish for his that his glove would be a little better, but all in all he has to bloster there lineup and defense.
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