He’ll be 34 at the beginning of his next contract, and his fielding skills are dwindling. He’s still a great hitter who swats at everything his bat can reach, but he’s also showing some signs of offensive decline. To us, he’d mostly be a DH, so it wouldn’t be worth committing a huge contract to him. I’m sure he’ll either stay as LA’s DH or go somewhere else where they need a DH and part-time RF. The Angels are already gradually shifting him out of RF in favor of younger and better defensive OFs, which they’re stocked with.

Also, if you want a list of all the potential free agents in 2010 (barring extensions, options being picked up, players being non-tendered, etc.), go here.

I wouldn’t want Vlad. He’s old, has had some injury-problems, and doesn’t really fit in. Not when Matt Holliday, and possibly Carl Crawford are out there. Younger options. Vlad will probably go to another team with money, but not Ca$hman’s noggin. Mets? I hope not the Red Sox, as he’s still a dangerous hitter and Ortiz/Guerrero is a frightening combo.

I’m not sure the yankees should get V-Mart either. He’s 30 now, and will be 32 by 2011. A 4-5 year deal will take him to 37. I doubt he’ll age as well as Jorge, as he’s already the same problems Posada is now with injuries, not-so-stellar defense, and talk of a move to 1B. They do have similar skillsets, though, it’s a blessing and a curse. Rather wait for a young guy to come up. Of Higashioka, Montero, Romine, and Cervelli, at least one has to turn okay?