Free Agents: Where They Going?

[CrimsonCowboy]

Predict where these free agents will be playing in 2017:

Yoenis Cespedes
Aroldis Chapman
Kenley Jansen
Jose Bautista
Edwin Encarnacion
Ian Desmond
Dexter Fowler
Mark Trumbo
Justin Turner

[cajunrevenge]

Yoenis Cespedes White Sox
Aroldis Chapman Cubs
Kenley Jansen DBacks
Jose Bautista Red Sox
Edwin Encarnacion Blue Jays
Ian Desmond Rangers
Dexter Fowler Mets
Mark Trumbo Marlins
Justin Turner Padres

[rawwr]

Yoenis Cespedes Seattle Mariners
Aroldis Chapman Chicago Cubs
Kenley Jansen Los Angeles Dodgers
Jose Bautista Boston Red Sox
Edwin Encarnacion Toronto Blue Jays
Ian Desmond New York Mets
Dexter Fowler Cleveland Indians
Mark Trumbo Texas Rangers
Justin Turner New York Mets

[Chico]

Yoenis Cespedes--Mariners
Aroldis Chapman--Yankees
Kenley Jansen--Cubs
Jose Bautista--Yankees
Edwin Encarnacion--Blue Jays
Ian Desmond--Rangers
Dexter Fowler--Giants
Mark Trumbo--Red Sox
Justin Turner--Dodgers

[smootness]

I'd be pretty surprised if the Indians signed a FA OF with Brantley coming back and Zimmer ready soon.

[zbhargrove]

I'd be pretty surprised if the Indians signed a FA OF with Brantley coming back and Zimmer ready soon.

Doubtful Brantley will ever be the same with the shoulder issue.

[smootness]

Doubtful Brantley will ever be the same with the shoulder issue.

I wouldn't say it's doubtful. There's a chance he's never the same again, as is the case with most surgeries like this, but there's a pretty reasonable chance he's back to normal next year.

[mqt]

Yoenis Cespedes - Atlanta Braves
Kenley Jansen - Atlanta Braves
Jose Bautista - Atlanta Braves
Edwin Encarnacion - Atlanta Braves
Ian Desmond - Atlanta Braves
Dexter Fowler - Atlanta Braves
Mark Trumbo - Atlanta Braves
Justin Turner - Atlanta Braves
Aroldis Chapman - New York Mets (**** that guy)

[UNCBlue012]

Yoenis Cespedes - Atlanta Braves
Kenley Jansen - Atlanta Braves
Jose Bautista - Atlanta Braves
Edwin Encarnacion - Atlanta Braves
Ian Desmond - Atlanta Braves
Dexter Fowler - Atlanta Braves
Mark Trumbo - Atlanta Braves
Justin Turner - Atlanta Braves
Aroldis Chapman - New York Mets (**** that guy)

I was literally waiting for this. LOL!

[Horsehide Harry]

I want to see what teams fire sale before making a prediction.

If the Tigers, Diamondbacks, Angels OR White Sox decide to tear their teams down, it could really shake up baseball. I don't think they will but will instead move some pieces to take down payroll. BUT, if Detroit suddenly made Miguel Cabrera available, I could see him in Boston. Or, the WS make Sale and/or Quintana available, I could see them in Boston or LAD. That would shake a lot of this list up.

[msstate7]

Is a draft pick tied to turner? If not, he'd be great for us

[Chico]

Is a draft pick tied to turner? If not, he'd be great for us

Yeah, he'll get a QO

[bravesfanforlife88]

Yoenis Cespedes--Giants
Aroldis Chapman--Red Sox
Kenley Jansen--Cubs
Jose Bautista--Cubs
Edwin Encarnacion--Blue Jays
Ian Desmond--Rangers
Dexter Fowler--Mariners
Mark Trumbo--O's
Justin Turner--Dodgers

[gilesfan]

Yoenis Cespedes Nats
Aroldis Chapman Cubs
Kenley Jansen Nats
Jose Bautista Red Sox
Edwin Encarnacion Jays
Ian Desmond Mets
Dexter Fowler Giants
Mark Trumbo Mets
Justin Turner Dodgers

[UNCBlue012]

People really think we have no chance of actually getting Cespedes, huh? I think we have a pretty fair change -- but I don't really want him very much.

I'd love to get Jansen and Turner.

[bravesfanMatt]

So what about Mark Melancon...

He seems to get forgotten and would be a huge piece to the pen. I would love the Braves to go in for him around 4/44 and just slot everyone else down one notch.. We would have an elite BP and probably have to trade someone at the deadline to make room for one of Paco/Winkler/Minter.. The prospect return for good relievers is insane right now. I would be buying as much pitching as I could...

[smootness]

People really think we have no chance of actually getting Cespedes, huh? I think we have a pretty fair change -- but I don't really want him very much.

I'd love to get Jansen and Turner.

We're not going to give up draft picks.

[smootness]

So what about Mark Melancon...

He seems to get forgotten and would be a huge piece to the pen. I would love the Braves to go in for him around 4/44 and just slot everyone else down one notch.. We would have an elite BP and probably have to trade someone at the deadline to make room for one of Paco/Winkler/Minter.. The prospect return for good relievers is insane right now. I would be buying as much pitching as I could...

I could see this one happening.

[Heyward]

People really think we have no chance of actually getting Cespedes, huh? I think we have a pretty fair change -- but I don't really want him very much.

I'd love to get Jansen and Turner.

Given the draft pick comp, and there are little good bats on the market. Pretty much just Ces, Bautista, Edwin, Turner and a few others.

If we decide to spend, i'd try to lock down a closer.

[bravesnumberone]

I'd like to see Bautista sign with the Rangers because lulz.