Every winter there are steals to be had in the free-agent market, and this year is no exception. Whether it’s veteran arms or position players in line for a solid bounce-back year, smart executives do well to explore all options.
Some underrated players, such as pitchers Rich Hill and James Russell, have already been signed. Others, with exceptions, can be plucked from the international market at a bargain price.
For this list we’ll examine contract situations as well as possible landing spots for each player. These players may be overlooked at first, but it’s important to remember the value they can bring to clubs as veterans.