We've covered the free agent market by position, but that only tells part of the story. With the GM Meetings just 11 days away, it's time to analyze the trade market. We'll start with catchers.
Kelly Shoppach, Indians. Lou Marson, acquired in the Cliff Lee trade with the Phillies, could be handed the Indians' starting job in 2010. Shoppach is a non-tender candidate after hitting .214/.335/.399 in 327 plate appearances this year. The Indians may prefer not to pay him $2MM+ next year, so they could shop him around. Shoppach, 30 in April, slugged .517 in 2008.
John Buck, Royals. Buck, 30, is another non-tender candidate. He hit .247/.299/.484 for the Royals in 202 plate appearances, and is due a raise on his $2.9MM salary through arbitration.
Brayan Pena, Royals. The Royals have never seemed all that enamored of Pena, who turns 28 in January. He hit .273/.318/.442 in 183 plate appearances and is not yet eligible for arbitration.
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Original Story:
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/10...
Original Story:
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/10...
