Comments on: 2013 Top 111 Free Agents: Nos. 111-51 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/08/2013-top-111-free-agents-nos-111-51/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Fri, 24 May 2013 18:02:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: raysfan1 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/08/2013-top-111-free-agents-nos-111-51/comment-page-1/#comment-396226 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:54:55 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=252592#comment-396226 Would like to see the Rays keep Keppinger.

]]> By: proudlycanadian http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/08/2013-top-111-free-agents-nos-111-51/comment-page-1/#comment-396005 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:48:45 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=252592#comment-396005 Heyman says that it is Izturis. Number 60 on Matthew’s list. He would be a good fit as long as he does not play full time.

]]> By: Stiller43 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/08/2013-top-111-free-agents-nos-111-51/comment-page-1/#comment-395970 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:06:17 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=252592#comment-395970 Re: Erik Bedard

If i remember correctly (and no, i dont have the numbers), bedard was actually a real solid option for the buccos early on. It seemed like once latejune/july hit, he fell off a cliff and that 5.01 era didnt do his last 2 months starting any justice. He was TERRIBLE. I dont know if there was anything to it besides perhaps fatigue, but it sucked.

]]> By: proudlycanadian http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/08/2013-top-111-free-agents-nos-111-51/comment-page-1/#comment-395940 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:53:44 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=252592#comment-395940 Shi Davidi of Rogers Sportsnet reports that the Jays are closing in on a middle infielder with major league experience. If it is a free agent, the names to look at are Izturis, Keppinger and Drew.

The two Blue Jay relief pitchers on the above list (Frasor and Lyon) would help several teams. Expect that they will get good contracts. Frasor is from Chicago and might be a fit with the Cubs. Having his mother as a baby sitter actually appeals to him. The Jays appear to be going with a bullpen that features younger, cheaper pitchers who will be under team control for several years.

]]> By: stex52 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/08/2013-top-111-free-agents-nos-111-51/comment-page-1/#comment-395890 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:37:36 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=252592#comment-395890 When we talk free agents, this is the range I see the Astros trolling in. I wouldn’t want them signing any big ones, and I understand their model for rebuilding. But if you want to draw fans you have to offer the possibility of a competitive game. Pick up a few guys here who have a year or two left. You won’t block young player development, you won’t pay very much, and you may offer a better product on the field next year.

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