You could construct a solid lineup out of this year’s free agents, which include two MVPs, a Cy Young winner, a top closer and two recent home run leaders.
With the deadline for tendering contracts to arbitration-eligible players passing last night, several intriguing new free agents have hit the open market.
The trade fits the bill after Seattle president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto indicated that the club is in the market for multiple right-handed, contact-oriented bats.
Peter Bendix’s first trade as Miami’s president of baseball operations involved his former organization, bringing middle infielder/outfielder Vidal Bruján and right-handed reliever Calvin Faucher across Florida.