Unless you’re a Boston Red Sox fan, chances are you’re eagerly awaiting MLB free agency like I am. Where are Harper and Machado going? Who’s your team going to sign to get them over the top? Where are the bullpen guys, Britton, Miller, Kimbrel, gonna end up. Clayton Kershaw had an opt-out, but he and the Dodgers just agreed to a 3 year $93 million dollar deal, so you won’t see him on this list. As for everyone else though.. let’s do it.

Manny Machado

9-year $285 million dollars to the Philadelphia Phillies

That’s going to be Manny’s face after getting this deal. Everyone forgets how much money the Phillies have to be able to spend. The left side of the infield for Philly needs help. Scott Kingery at short? Or Manny Machado? I’d prefer Machado, and I don’t even want to talk to the guy that says Kingery. .297 average 37 bombs and 107 runs batted in. Yes, I saw his antics during the postseason. But .297 37 and 107. Be real Philly fans. If you had those numbers and his defense at the SS position last year, your 80 win season could’ve been better, and you could’ve challenged the Braves for the NL East crown. The Braves aren’t going away, they’re young, and talented. Only getting better. Phillies lock up Machado through his age 35 season, and them and the Braves have years of battling for the NL East title.

Other potential landing spots: LA Dodgers, St Louis Cardinals

Bryce Harper

11 year $400 million dollars to the New York Yankees

BYE BYE BEARD. lol. Yes. I am a Yankees fan. No, I don’t want this to come true. Do I think the Yankees need an outfielder? Yes. But I am begging for me to be wrong on this one. We already have a bunch of money in on Giancarlo. Eventually we’re going to have to pay Judge, and Torres, and Andujar, and Sevy, and the rest of a 25 man roster. Don’t do this. Why I think it will happen? The Sox just won a World Series, NY front office understands that the fans are not happy with not having a title since 2009, they’re looking for the piece that gives them a parade. Is it Harper? Maybe, I still think pitching is more important, but the Yankees have money, and Harper is going to get PAID. If the Yankees go get Harper they are asking to pay luxury tax for the next 15 years. The Yankees are desperate to get back on top, and they’re going to be very busy this offseason, headlined by Mr. Harper.

Other potential landing spots: Washington Nationals, SF Giants, Philadelphia Phillies

Patrick Corbin

5 year $128 million dollars to the New York Yankees

Okay I know what you’re thinking, that I’m just a Yankees’ fan who thinks they’re going to sign everyone. Not true. I don’t think they sign Corbin. I guarantee it. Brian Cashman and the front office LOVE this kid. I mean why not? In a day and age where starters go 4-5 innings, Corbin was one of 13 pitchers to reach 200 innings in 2018, he made 33 starts, and was top 20 in innings pitched per start, averaging 6.1 innings per start. deGrom led the league in that stat with 6.8 innings per start. Corbin’s a perfect fit for the boys in pinstripes. He’d go nicely behind Sevy and Tanaka, and he’s from NY and has openly said he wants to pitch for the Yankees. This isn’t so much a “what if” deal, as much as a “when” deal.

Other potential landing spots: N/A come 2019 he will be in pinstripes.

Craig Kimbrel

4 year $85 million dollars to the Atlanta Braves

It’s a “homecoming” for the 30 year old, Cooperstown bound closer. Drafted by the Braves in 2008, broke in with them, won the Rookie of the Year award with them in 2011, and tallied 185 saves over 4 full seasons with the Braves. Sitting at 333 saves over his 9 year career some believe he’ll surpass Mariano Rivera’s record 652 saves. Personally I don’t think he’ll get there, (that’s my NYY fan optimism) but I do think Kimbrel is the best closer the game has seen since Mo. The Braves won 90 games in 2018, with 20 blown saves. Did they lose all 20 of those games? No. But putting Kimbrel in the back end of that pen certainly could’ve gotten that win total closer to 100, and if my Machado prediction is correct, the Phillies will be better next year, and the Braves need to upgrade their pen to keep pace.

Other potential landing spots: Boston Red Sox

Andrew Miller

3 year $55 million dollars to the Tampa Bay Rays

Can I just start this one by saying how much I LOVE Andrew Miller? I mean this dude, has been so good, and he isn’t Chapman-esque in the way where he’s a 1 inning closer and that’s it. Miller will take the ball at any point in the game and give you his best effort. Which is exactly why he fits in Tampa with the Rays. He’s the PERFECT opener. Imagine facing a team like the Dodgers and having Miller open? You wouldn’t see Bellinger or Muncy at the top or maybe not even in the lineup at all. Miller had an injury riddled 2018 but he still has plenty to offer a team in the right role. I wouldn’t be surprised to see this deal have an opt-out after a year if Miller dominates and thinks he can get more money, but I do think he’ll be back in the AL East at the start of 2019, this time in St. Pete.

Other potential landing spots: Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals

J.A. Happ

2 year $34 million dollars to the Milwaukee Brewers

Happ is interesting because he’s 36 but he’s been good. And I mean GOOD. After being dealt to the Yankees last season he finished the year with them going 7-0 with a 2.69 ERA in 11 starts for the Yanks. A lot of Yankee fans would like to see Happ back on a deal like this, and I agree, but at the same time I believe the Yankees are more attached to CC Sabathia and they’ll bring him back over Happ. (He’s also going to be cheaper.) The Brewers wore down their bullpen in the playoffs this past year mainly because their starters couldn’t give them distance. Happ will give you 30+ starts and 170-180 innings and will help save that bullpen for October.

Other potential landing spots: NY Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics (If the price drops a little)

No, I didn’t cover everyone, the truth is I don’t have time to cover every single free agent. I did the 2 biggest bats, the best reliever, 2 top 5 available starters, and another reliever who is at the top of those available. Do you agree with my predictions? Disagree? Let me know. Thanks for reading.