A gaze into the crystal baseball
Money doesn’t guarantee success in baseball, but it does make mistakes easier to swallow. Money well spent, that’s another matter. Those teams who make shrewd decisions end up in the playoffs every season. Gaze into the crystal ball to see where the top free agents of 2006 will land:
Pos. Player Team Selling point Destination
CF Johnny Damon Red Sox Possesses sock and sex appeal Red Sox
RHP A.J. Burnett Marlins Electric stuff even if he doesn’t win enough Blue Jays
RHP Billy Wagner Phillies Brings heat and a fire in his belly Braves
RHP Trevor Hoffman Padres Hall of Fame changeup Padres
SS Rafael Furcal Braves Speed, some power, amazing arm Cubs
1B Paul Konerko White Sox Leader, 40-home run slugger Dodgers
OF Hideki Matsui Yankees A pulseless clutch hitter Yankees
C Ramon Hernandez Padres Handles pitchers well, has pop Diamondbacks
LHP B.J. Ryan Orioles Left-handed power closer Cubs
RHP Matt Morris Cardinals Features one of game’s best curves Mets
