7. Marlon Byrd, OF, Cubs - Righthanded hitters who can play center field are hard to find. The Cubs may eat some money (Byrd is scheduled to earn $6.5 million this season) to move him, and they may have suitors in the Braves, Phillies, and a few other teams. A National League scout indicated that Byrd’s name is being mentioned more and more as we reach the end of spring training.
8. Cole Hamels, LHP, Phillies - You have a team that likes to make quick deals (example: Jonathan Papelbon) and an agent, John Boggs, who is methodical. Therefore, expect negotiations on a long-term extension to be slow going. If things don’t work out, Hamels will have no shortage of suitors, including the Red Sox.
CFP wrote:Breaking news: Teams will be interested in Cole Hamels if he is unable to make progress to a long-term deal, including your very own Red Sox says Boston writer
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