Found November 14, 2011 on Texas Rangers Trades:
This week I will make my free agent predictions for pitchers. Last week I made my hitter predictions, and just like last week, I will include where I think the pitcher will go along with my reasoning for it. Also, I have predicted the pitchers’ locations assuming the Rangers do not get Prince Fielder, as I no longer believe that they will sign him.SP Mark Buehrle, CWS (13-9, 3.59 ERA, 109 K)GOING TO: Miami MarlinsREASONING: The Marlins have been very aggressive so far this offseason, having already offered contracts to Albert Pujols and Jose Reyes, along with Buehrle. While I don’t think they’ll land the other two, the Marlins seem to be going all-out for a big splash this year to try and get the fans excited to come to their new ballpark, and I think they will end up over-paying to try and get a pitcher who is only solid, like Mark Buehrle. SP Yu Darvish, JAP (18-6, 1.44 ERA, 276 K in Japan)GOING TO: Toronto Blue JaysREASONING: The Blue Jays have the cash to spend this offseason an...
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