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Talking Sports: Free agent thoughts, predictions: Part III

In a typical offseason for Major League Baseball, the free agent market is the hot topic of discussion. After all, it’s usually said that wealthy pro franchises would rather dish out money to acquire star players rather than top tier prospects.

This winter’s free agent market has already started to open up, with the Toronto Blue Jays making the biggest splash so far, reeling in catcher Russell Martin on a five-year, $82 million payday. The Detroit Tigers brought back DH Victor Martinez on a four-year, $68 million deal.

The market is staring to get a little thin but there are still talented pla...

 

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