As we approach the end of December, there is still work to be done in what has been one of the most eventful MLB offseasons in recent memory.
After a busy month of November, we saw a whirlwind four days in San Diego for the winter meetings, and the big moves have kept coming in the days since as 2014 draws to a close.
At this time last offseason, Shin-Soo Choo, Nelson Cruz, Ervin Santana, Matt Garza, Ubaldo Jimenez, A.J. Burnett and Fernando Rodney were the top names still looking for a new home in free agency.
This time around, the position player market is essentially barren, led by the likes of Colby Rasmus, Asdrubal Cabrera and Nori Aoki.
The pitching market still has some star power, though, with Max Scherzer and James Shields headlining a group that also includes Aaron Harang, Chris Young, Ryan Vogelsong, Francisco Rodriguez and others.
Cole Hamels is the big chip still being dangled on the trade market, while teams also continue to inquire about a trio of Colorado Rockies hitters in Troy Tulowitzki, Carlos Gonzalez and Justin Morneau. More realistic names to be moved include Welington Castillo, Seth Smith and Dillon Gee.
With all of that said, let’s take a look at the top remaining free-agent and trade options at each position.