First and foremost, what is CC Sabathia going to charge us to retain his services for the foreseeable future?
Nick Swisher. Exercise the option? Offer extension? Let him walk?
Russell Martin. No doubt in my mind we keep him on next year with the fantastic job he did behind the plate in 2011.
Jorge Posada. Solid as he was as a LHB against RHP, I think Posada's time in pinstripes is finished. Best of luck if he wants to give up the honor of playing for one team his whole life to play as a bench guy on an also-ran team for peanuts.
I don't see the Dodgers able to extend Matt Kemp and Andre Either. I could see Matt Kemp wanting to test the waters of free agency. Does this make him a trade & extend target if we can get a window?
Yu Darvish. Now theres a tempting guy to go after. Our biggest rivals couldn't possibly post a ridiculous bid, considering it blew up in their face when they 'won' the last one, but they will be reeling from The Collapse and likely in need of a starter. They'll have some money to spend with guys coming off the books, the question is how much?
CJ Wilson. They say he's the best available guy if CC doesn't opt out. I prefer to stay away given his age, but he could be worth a look.
Prince Fielder. This man could break Bonds's single season record in Yankee Stadium. But would he come to NY to be an expensive DH? Would we even want him? Money better spent elsewhere if you ask me.
Albert Pujols. No chance here, but imagine.
Aroldis Chapman. Rumor has it the Reds want to clean house. Cashman passed on Chapman the first time around. 3 years and 15 million left on his contract. Curious what he would cost. I imagine a deal for him would be more than a salary dump, but less than a prospect bidding war between contenders.