Free Agent Class

Over at MLB Trade Rumors, Tim Dierkes has put up a very important list of potential 2008 Free Agents. Make sure you check out this list as it will contain many players that will be "playing for pay" this year. Here are some guys on that list that I fully expect to play better than last year in order to get more money:

1. Carlos Zambrano - The cream of the amazing 2008 Free Agent class. Some have concerns about his arm holding up, but he will only be 27 during the 2008 season and by that time he may have one a Cy Young.

2. Curt Schilling - Has age finally caught up with him? I say: no. He has made it clear he will test free agency after the year. Which means, if he doesn't perform this year, he may regret no signing with the Red Sox already.

3. Bobby Abreu - Had a terrible year last year but now he is playing in the Yankees lineup and is in a contract year. All signs point towards a good season.

4. Andruw Jones - It's hard to improve upon his numbers but I think his AVG will come up slightly and in the end I think the Braves new ownership will resign him.

5. Jake Westbrook - This guy is getting over looked in many fantasy drafts this year. If you are in a 12 man deeper draft, I encourage you to grab this guy in the last round or he is worth a 1$ pick at the end.

6. Marcus Giles - Had a terrible year last year but he is now united with his brother and should have his contract renewed if he plays well enough, which I assume he would like very much.

7. Scott Linebrink - He will want to become a closer when he leaves SD and pitching well this year is a must for that dream to be realized. Don't expect him to close this year for SD but if they trade him, which is definately possible, he will probably become a closer.

The first four players are people that need to be taken a little bit earlier due to them "playing for pay", while the last 3 are people to take a chance on in the last couple rounds or for a couple of bucks.