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Free Agent Outfielders and Designated Hitters

SP | RP | C | 1B | 2B | SS | 3B | OF/DH

Cream of the crop

Alfonso Soriano
2006 TSN.ca Rating: 92.47
2006 Team: Washington Nationals
Age: 30
2007 Team: Chicago Cubs (8-years, $136 million)
Notes: A free swinger of the highest order but has all the tools and can expect a big payday. Might be looking for a situation where he can return to the infield after playing left for DC.

AB	R	HR	RBI	SB	AVG
647	119	46	95	41	.277

Barry Bonds
2006 TSN.ca Rating: 104.85
2006 Team: San Francisco Giants
Age: 42
2007 Team: San Francisco Giants (1-year, $16 million)
Notes: Had a rough start but came around in July. He's still intimidating and his presence in the order makes his teammates more effective. Due to injuries and diminishing outfield play his chase of Hank Aaron's record could continue as a DH in the American League.

AB	R	HR	RBI	OBP	AVG
367	74	26	77	.454	.270

J.D. Drew
2006 TSN.ca Rating: 89.62
2006 Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age: 30
2007 Team: Boston Red Sox (5-years, $70 million)
Notes: Drew opted out of the final three years and $33 million of his contract to become a free agent. While he was healthy last year, he is not known for his durability.

AB	R	HR	RBI	OBP	AVG
494	84	20	100	.393	.283

Carlos Lee
2006 TSN.ca Rating: 96.78
2006 Teams: Brewers/Rangers
Age: 30
2007 Team: Houston Astros (6-years, $100-million)
Notes: He just gets it done. Had a career year splitting time between the Brewers and Rangers. Picks his spots on base and when he runs it's usually a steal (19-for-21). All that offense and he's a decent defender to boot.

AB	R	HR	RBI	OBP	AVG
624	102	37	116	.355	.300

Frank Thomas
2006 TSN.ca Rating: 97.00
2006 Team: Oakland Athletics
Age: 38
2007 Team: Toronto Blue Jays (2-years, $18 million)
Notes: The Big Hurt returned to the spotlight with a strong season in Oakland. When healthy he is a force in the middle of the order but he can't seem to stay off the injured list. Should remain in the American League.

AB	R	HR	RBI	OBP	AVG
466	77	39	114	.381	.270

Dave Roberts
2006 TSN.ca Rating: 93.33
2006 Team: San Diego Padres
Age: 34
2007 Team: San Francisco Giants (3-years, $18 million)
Notes: The man can run and any team needing some speed at the top of the order can look here. Great bunter and good hitter overall but has no power (2 HR in 2006). Working hard to shed the platoon player image that has followed him.

AB	R	RBI	SB	OBP	AVG
499	80	44	49	.360	.293

Juan Pierre
2006 TSN.ca Rating: 89.17
2006 Team: Chicago Cubs
Age: 29
2007 Team: L.A. Dodgers (5-years, $44-million)
Notes: Really came on after the All-Star break. Not a classic lead hitter in that he isn't on base as much as you'd like and doesn't show much by way of patience, with that said he doesn't fan much either. All told he might be a better fit batting second. Defense isn't a concern as he covers a lot of ground in the field.

AB	R	RBI	SB	OBP	AVG
699	87	40	58	.330	.292

Moises Alou
2006 TSN.ca Rating: 97.29
2006 Teams: San Francisco Giants
Age: 40
2007 Team: New York Mets (1-year, $7.5 million)
Notes: As with most years he missed a good portion of the season due to various injuries (hip, back, hamstring). Age and health concerns might scare some teams but his bat still has pop and when in the lineup he's a steady run producer.

AB	R	HR	RBI	OBP	AVG
345	52	22	74	.352	.301

Frank Catalanotto
2006 TSN.ca Rating: 86.03
2006 Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Age: 32
2007 Team: Texas Rangers (3-years, $13 million)
Notes: The definition of a profession hitter. He doesn't bring much by way of power to the plate but he puts the ball in play. Can play the corners in the outfield but is more of a DH.

AB	R	HR	RBI	OBP	AVG
437	56	7	56	.376	.300

The best of the rest

Player	Team	Age	Rating	Notes
Gary Matthews Jr	TEX	32	86.92	Signed five-year, $50-million deal with Angels
David Dellucci	PHI	33	93.68	Signed three-year, $11.5 million contract with Indians
Cliff Floyd	NYM	33	78.43	Signed one-year, $3 million contract with Cubs
Kenny Lofton	LOS	39	88.87	Signed one-year, $6-million deal with Rangers
Jose Guillen	WAS	30	72.06	Signed one-year, $5.5-million deal with Mariners
Mark DeRosa	TEX	31	81.32	Signed three-year, $13 millon contract with Cubs.
Luis Gonzalez	ARI	39	83.35	Signed one-year, $7.35 million deal with Dodgers
Steve Finley	SFG	41	78.39	Signed a minor-league deal with Rockies
Jay Payton	OAK	33	76.76	Signed two-year, $9.5 million deal with Orioles
Trot Nixon	BOS	32	80.16	Signed a one-year, $3 million deal with Indians
Shannon Stewart	MIN	32	77.96	Signed one-year deal with Athletics
Rondell White	MIN	34	68.63	Signed one-year deal, $2.75 million deal with Twins
Bernie Williams	NYY	38	81.70	Injuries gave him a bigger role and he responded by hitting .281.
Ryan Klesko	SD	35	194.30	Signed a one-year deal with the Giants
Matt Stairs	DET	38	80.15	Signed minor-league contract with the Blue Jays