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Found January 16, 2012 on Fangraphs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Carlos Pena,  Roy Oswalt,  Prince Fielder,  Casey Kotchman,  Derrek Lee,  Johnny Damon,  Vladimir Guerrero,  Brad Hawpe,  Joe Maddon,  Corey Hart,  Logan Morrison
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Milwaukee Brewers,  Tampa Bay Rays,  Pittsburgh Pirates,  Baltimore Orioles,  San Diego Padres,  Miami Marlins

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While there are still some intriguing pitchers left on the free agent market — Roy Oswalt chief among them — the free agent pool for hitters is rapidly drying up. Prince Fielder is still on the market, but outside of him, there is little offense to be found outside of a trade. Casey Kotchman, Der...
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