Which Free Agents can Still Make an Impact

There have been a ton of trades and free agent moves so far this offseason , but there are some players who are still available,  who can make an impact on some big league clubs. Let's see the best possible landing spots for these players. Who should sign them.

James Shields to the Blue Jays - the Jays have a ton of bats and Shields would make a great addition to a rotation already having Ra Dickey , Marcus Stroman , and Mark Buehrle. However they will have to give him at least $75 million.

Rafael Soriano to the Tigers - Joe Nathan struggled last year and Soriano is a veteran reliever. The great part about Soriano is he can pitch in both the eighth and ninth inning. Even if Nathan closes he adds depth.


Gordon Beckham to the Brewers - Beckham was once a highly touted player. The Brewers will start Scooter Gennet but Beckham is a solid backup who may just need some new scenery and a new league.

Francisco Rodriguez to the Padres - Joaquin  Benoit is slated to be the closer but has never had dominant years at the position. He is best served as an eight inning guy. K- Rod had a great year and the Padres can get him on a one or two year deal.

Casey Jansen to The Blue Jays - He had success with them before so why not keep him. You need a closer to be competitive and the Jays have a pretty good team. Closer by committee is not the way to go.

Chris Young to the Angels - The Angels can use a guy who can start when he has to and relive when he has to. He had a excellent year in the AL West last year and will just add some depth.Gordon Beckham to the Brewers - Beckham was once a highly touted player. The Brewers will start Scooter Gennet but Beckham is a solid backup who may just need some new scenery and a new league.

Rickie Weeks to the Angels - Weeks has had some monster seasons but has not been to good of late. He may also benefit from a scene change and can help the Angels who gave up Howie Kendrick.

Ryan Vogelsong to the Astros - Vogelsong is a solid pitcher and can bring some veteran presence to a young baseball team.

Carlos Villanueva to the Brewers - They traded away Yovani Gallardo and just may want a reliable guy who can eat some innings.

Brian Wilson to the Nationals - The Nationals have made some big moves but also lost Tyler Clippard and most likely Rafael Soriano. Wilson has had some arm troubles but can be signed on the cheap. If he bounces back he can be great.

Joba Chamberlain to the Marlins - The Marlins have a shot at the playoffs. Joba showed flashes of great pitching last year. The Marlins can use an experienced arm in the bullpen.


Ichiro to the Marlins - The Marlins have been in contact with him. He is another guy who can bring veteran presence to a young team. He can also still run especially in that big ballpark.

By Peter Vitella
@Realpete13