‘Tis the season to spend, and spend big.
The 2022 World Series will end this weekend, after which all eyes will turn to the MLB Hot Stove as free agency heats up.
BUY MLB TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETSMARTER, TICKETMASTER
On Thursday, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman identified potential bidders and likely contract terms for the top free agents.
On Friday, The Athletic’s Jim Bowden followed suit. Here’s how they compare when it comes to the Big Apple’s best ballplayers:
NEW YORK YANKEES
OF Aaron Judge
Heyman
Teams: Yankees, Giants, Dodgers.
Contract: 9 years, $330 million.
Bowden
Best fits: Yankees, Dodgers, Giants, Mets, White Sox.
Contract: 8 years, $330 million.
NOTE: Rejected 7-year, $213.5 million contract before Opening Day.
RHP Jameson Taillon
Heyman
Teams: Yankees, Mets, Rangers, Giants.
Contract: 4 years, $60 million.
Bowden
Best fits: Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Rangers, Angels, Mets, Cardinals, Giants, Twins.
Contract: 4 years, $70 million.
NOTE: Tied career high with 14 wins.
OF Andrew Benintendi
Heyman
Teams: Yankees, Tigers, Rockies, Red Sox, Rangers.
Contract: 4 years, $56 million.
Bowden
Best fits: Yankees, Padres, Blue Jays, Rays.
Contract: 5 years, $75 million.
NOTE: Ended season on injured list with broken hand.
1B Anthony Rizzo
Heyman
Teams: Yankees, Giants, Rangers.
Contract: 2 years, $40 million.
Bowden
Best fits: Yankees, Padres.
Contract: 3 years, $54 million.
NOTE: Expected to opt out of contract.
Want to bet on MLB?
See the latest World Series odds
NEW YORK METS
RHP Jacob deGrom
Heyman
Teams: Rangers, Mets, Dodgers.
Contract: 3 years, $125 million.
Bowden
Best fits: Mets, Braves, Dodgers, Yankees, Giants, Orioles.
Contract: 2 years, $90 million with an opt out after Year 1.
NOTE: Expected to opt out of contract despite another injury-plagued season.
RHP Edwin Diaz
Heyman
Teams: Mets, Dodgers, Yankees, Cardinals.
Contract: 5 years, $105 million.
Bowden
Best fits: Mets, Yankees.
Contract: 4 years, $65 million.
NOTE: Could become the highest-paid closer in MLB history.
OF Brandon Nimmo
Heyman
Teams: Mets, Rockies, Mariners, Giants, Rangers, Tigers, Red Sox.
Contract: 7 years, $145 million.
Bowden
Best fits: Mets, Blue Jays, Yankees, Padres, Rangers, Royals, Tigers.
Contract: 5 years, $80 million.
NOTE: Set career highs with 64 RBI, 30 doubles and seven triples.
OF Michael Conforto
Heyman
Teams: White Sox, Mets, Yankees, Mariners.
Contract: 1 year, $14 million.
Bowden
Best fits: Mets, Marlins, White Sox, Rays, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Padres, Braves.
Contract: 2 years, $34 million with an opt out after Year 1.
NOTE: Missed 2022 season while recovering from shoulder surgery.
RHP Chris Bassitt
Heyman
Teams: Mets, Rangers, Jays, Cardinals.
Contract: 3 years, $66 million.
Bowden
Best fits: Red Sox, Blue Jays, Rangers, Angels, Mets, Cardinals, Giants, Twins.
Contract: 4 years, $74 million.
NOTE: Won a career-high 15 games.
MORE MLB:
– Ex-Yankees pitcher likely to decline contract option with Red Sox, test free agency
– ‘Everything lines up’ for NL contender to sign Yankees’ Aaron Judge
– Yankees’ Brian Cashman’s fate is ‘100%’ decided, MLB insider says
Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription.
Mike Rosenstein may be reached at [email protected].