Free Agents to be playing for big contracts

[dodger33]

please .please, do not underestimate the contract year factor, this is something that many people overlook. almost every players number increase during there contract year...

Garret Anderson,
Carlos Beltran,
Adrian Beltre,
Orlando Cabrera,
Eric Chavez,
Matt Clement,
Carlos Delgado,
Nomar Garciaparra,
Troy Glaus,
Corey Koskie,
Derek Lowe,
Pedro Martinez,
Matt Morris,
Trot Nixon,
Magglio Ordonez,
Russ Ortiz,
Troy Percival,
Mariano Rivera,
Richie Sexson,
Jason Varitek,
Jose Vidro and
Kerry Wood.

[MikeeDee]

please .please, do not underestimate the contract year factor, this is something that many people overlook. almost every players number increase during there contract year...

Garret Anderson,
Carlos Beltran,
Adrian Beltre,
Orlando Cabrera,
Eric Chavez,
Matt Clement,
Carlos Delgado,
Nomar Garciaparra,
Troy Glaus,
Corey Koskie,
Derek Lowe,
Pedro Martinez,
Matt Morris,
Trot Nixon,
Magglio Ordonez,
Russ Ortiz,
Troy Percival,
Mariano Rivera,
Richie Sexson,
Jason Varitek,
Jose Vidro and
Kerry Wood.

Really? I remember Baseball Prospectus once did an article on the subject and found no link between increased production and contract years. Its something the media like to say because they have to come up with something to say that sounds somewhat intelligent.

[kentx12]

Weather it helps or not thanks for taking the time to put the list togeather.