Why the Prices Tend to Drop on Lingering Free Agents Late in MLB Offseason

[Blyleven2011]

2 hours ago, JD-TWINS said:

The Team would have to pay Scherzer/Verlander/deGrom $$ for a one year deal……..that’s $40-$50M/yr. Makes no sense. With injury history Snell has, it doesn’t even make sense for him……….he may paint himself in a corner going forward with injuries in ‘24 on a one year deal.

No big $$ FA wants to sign, nor should consider, a one year deal. Could do it similar to Correa’s deal but all the power is in the ”player options” in that case.

I don't disagree , just giving my thoughts on the remaining free agents that haven't signed yet ... 

I agree the Twins would have to over pay for a one year , but if that player hasn't every had a qualifying offer from a team and the Twins offered one and the player turned it down then there is value there as well with a comp pick and player stays healthy , its risky for both sides but a team could consider it ...

[JD-TWINS]

Don’t see this as a good fit for twins because they have to pay Buxton & am pretty sure he’ll have to DH for 80 games or more. How about J.D. Martinez for somebody? He’s got to be the Poster child for how screwed up WAR is!!! (or can be)

In ‘23:

He hit 33 HR - 62 XBH - 103 RBI in only 432 AB’s - .271 BA & a 134 OPS+
 

1.9 WAR ……..how does that work?? Realize, no defensive contribution & little speed but a 1.9 WAR with those offensive stats????? An Extra Base Hit every 6.9 at bats. Really good!