If there was one lesson to be learned from the 2010 World Series champion San Francisco Giants, it was that contributions can come from those in the bargain bin. While the current free agent list may not be the best to chose from, this collection of players might just become the next rag-tag group of misfits.
Currently, who is the top free agent out there? Will one of them help a team get into the playoffs and beyond?
Here is a ranking of the top 10 free agent hitters that remain on the market.
1. Vladimir Guerrero
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In 2010, his .300 average, 29 home runs, and 115 RBIs helped the Rangers get to the World Series. With these stellar offensive numbers, Guerrero is no doubt the best hitting position player on the free agent market.
Although he played a few games in the outfield in 2010, Guerrero is best suited for the DH role with an American League team, as shown by his abysmal outfield play during the World Series.
2. Manny Ramirez
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Manny Ramirez is no doubt best suited for the DH role, but he still has a quick bat that any American League team can use. In 2010, Ramirez hit .298, with just nine home runs and 42 RBIs in 90 games, but had a .409 on-base percentage.
Ramirez may not be the power threat he once was, but he is still a presence at the plate and is still feared by pitchers.
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Ramirez may not be the power threat he once was, but he is still a presence at the plate and is still feared by pitchers.
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According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, Jermaine Dye intends to play in 2011 and has been contacted by the Rockies, Phillies, and Rays.
In 2009, his last full season, Dye proved that he still had something to offer. That year, Dye hit .250, with 27 home runs and 81 RBIs.
Now, as Dye turns 37, Rosenthal said via twitter that he could be an intriguing righty bat. However, he is an awful defensive outfielder, but Rosenthal also tweeted that Dye will probably latch on somewhere.
4. Russell Branyan
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In 2009, his last full season, Dye proved that he still had something to offer. That year, Dye hit .250, with 27 home runs and 81 RBIs.
Now, as Dye turns 37, Rosenthal said via twitter that he could be an intriguing righty bat. However, he is an awful defensive outfielder, but Rosenthal also tweeted that Dye will probably latch on somewhere.
4. Russell Branyan
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Branyan can hit the long ball, but struggles to hit for average or get on base. It is either outhouse or castle for him.
In 2010, Branyan hit .237, with 25 home runs and 57 RBIs, for Seattle and Cleveland. His career high is the 31 homers he hit in 2009.
Even though he strikes out a lot, he can still bring a little pop as a DH.
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In 2010, Branyan hit .237, with 25 home runs and 57 RBIs, for Seattle and Cleveland. His career high is the 31 homers he hit in 2009.
Even though he strikes out a lot, he can still bring a little pop as a DH.
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The latest on Johnny Damon was that the Angels and Rays were interested in his services, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com. Heyman also noted that Damon, like many others on this list, is a defensive liability.
At 37 years old, Damon is best suited for the DH role. In 2010, Damon hit .271, with eight home runs and 51 RBIs for Detroit.
Heyman said the Angels could potentially stick Damon at the top of their lineup.
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At 37 years old, Damon is best suited for the DH role. In 2010, Damon hit .271, with eight home runs and 51 RBIs for Detroit.
Heyman said the Angels could potentially stick Damon at the top of their lineup.
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