While Dayton Moore has indicated he does not expect to sign any big time free agents this winter, other GMs will be busy at work making monumentally stupid financially decisions that will drag down their franchise for years with an embarrassing albatross contract. Although it is considered a down market, there are still superstar players available like Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder, and Willie Bloomquist. Who will add the final piece to their championship ballclub?
It is up to you to predict. Whoever predicts the most correct free agent destinations will win a FREE year-long membership to Royals Review. Predict where the following free agents sign. You may list any MLB team, "Japan", "Retired", or "Eaten by a Rabid Monkey in the Off-Season." You don't have to list their salary, but if you want to, knock yourself out, you pop-tart eating baseball nerd.
Catchers
C Ramon Hernandez, Reds
Infielders
1B Albert Pujols, Cardinals
1B Prince Fielder, Brewers
1B Carlos Pena, Cubs
2B Kelly Johnson, Blue Jays
2B Aaron Hill, Diamondbacks
SS Jose Reyes, Mets
SS Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
SS Rafael Furcal, Cardinals
SS Willie Bloomquist, Diamondbacks
3B Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
Outfielders
LF Josh Willingham, Athletics
LF Johnny Damon, Rays
LF Juan Pierre, White Sox
CF Coco Crisp, Athletics
CF Grady Sizemore, Indians
RF Carlos Beltran, Giants
RF Michael Cuddyer, Twins
RF David DeJesus, Athletics
RF Jason Kubel, Twins
Designated Hitters
DH David Ortiz, Red Sox
Starting Pitchers
LHP C.J. Wilson, Rangers
RHP Yu Darvish, Japan
RHP Edwin Jackson, Cardinals
LHP Mark Buerhle, White Sox
RHP Hiroki Kuroda, Dodgers
RHP Roy Oswalt, Phillies
RHP Javier Vazquez, Marlins
RHP Hisashi Iwakuma, Japan
LHP Paul Maholm, Pirates
LHP Erik Bedard, Mariners
RHP Aaron Harang, Padres
LHP Jeff Francis, Royals
LHP Bruce Chen, Royals
LHP Chris Capuano, Mets
RHP Joel Pineiro, Angels
LHP Tsuyoshi Wada, Japan
Relievers
RHP Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox
RHP Heath Bell, Padres
RHP Ryan Madson, Phillies
RHP Francisco Rodriguez, Marlins
RHP Joe Nathan, Twins
Bonus: List any other MLB Free Agent Contracts the Royals Sign this Winter