Top 50 Free Agent predicton

If you haven't seen MLB Trade rumors is having a prediction contest for the top 50 free agents and I thought I would give you mine as well as some justification for each.

1. Albert Pujols- Cardinals
They just built a freaking statue of the guy and who else is gonna pay him? He's a cardinal and always will be. If Epstein wants to make a big splash though he could target Pujols but the Cubs have a lot of holes.

2.Prince Fielder-Cubs
I don't really know if I can justify this that well but where the hell else is Fielder gonna go? Fielder is 4 years younger and will still be in his prime when the Cubs can contend again. He could return to the Brewers if the cubs aren't interested and the Nats and Marlins are also possibilities.
3.Jose Reyes- Milwaukee Brewers
I really have no idea where Reyes will go. He's not going back to the Mets and it seems like all the teams that need him don't want to show him the money. The Brewers have a hole at SS and 3rd and with Fielder coming off the books they will have some more money. I initially said the Angels but they never do anything that makes sense. The Nats, Giants and Red Sox are all possibilities.
4.C.J Wilson- Flordia Marlins
Wilson could end up with a number of teams, but it looks like the Rangers aren't that interested in resigning him unless his price tag is less than $80 million which it wont be. The Marlins have a protected draft pick and want to improve their rotation. Any contender and borderline contender could end up signing Wilson.
5. Yu Darvish- Yankees
Its all about the money and the Yankees have it. If they don't pursue him hard then the field is wide open but the Blue Jays would make the most sense.
6. Edwin Jackson- Washington Nationals
Next best option after Wilson and he is a type B free agent which is a bigger deal for the Nats because they have the first unprotected draft pick of the draft.
7. Jimmy Rollins- Phillies
The Phillies should probably go younger but they will likely retain Rollins. If they part ways the Giants will probably try and sign him.
8. Aramis Ramirez- Tigers
The best 3rd baseman on the market and signing him could make the Tigers a legitimate World Series Contender.
9. Carlos Beltran- Red Sox
Best Outfield bat available and the Red Sox are going to probably want more production than Josh Reddick can offer.
10. Jonathon Papelbon- Red Sox
While they may have wanted to make Bard the closer, they really wont have much of a choice other than to sign him. If bard fails as the closer then who would they turn to?
11. Michael Cuddyer- Phillies
The Phillies are disappointed with how they finished the season and a powerful Right handed bat that can play a number of positions will be very helpful.
12. Mark Buehrle- White Sox
Buehrle's agent says that he is open to playing anywhere but I don't believe him. However if he is serious then he could be of real interest to the Yankees.
13. David Ortiz- Red Sox
While some suggest that the Yankees could pursue him, that's not happening  and the Red Sox will need to retain his powerful bat.
14. Ryan Madosn- Phillies
 He's been with the Phillies his entire career and he will be there full time closer and look to cash in.
15. Hiroki Kuroda- Dodgers
He could help any number of teams but he dosen't want to play anywhere else.
16. Carlos Pena- Dodgers
 They would like to pursue Pujols or Fielder but they don't have the money. Pena has a good glove and a powerful bat and could really help the Dodgers in a weak division.
17. K-Rod- Jays
The Jays have a protected Draft pick and despite attitude problems he could help a Jays team that is looking to contend in the next few years.
18. Roy Oswalt- Rockies
The Rockies need pitching and nobody seems to think that Oswalt will be able to stay healthy
19. Javier Vazquez- Retires
He could play for any number of East coast teams but I think he will hang up his cleats on a high note.
20. Heath Bell- Padres
He wants to stay a Padre and said that he will accept arbitration if offered.
21. Coco Crisp- Giants
He wants to stay on the west coast and the Giants are a good fit for him.

22. Hisashi Iwakuma- Twins
The Twins really need pitching and they bid on him last year. He would be a good fit for the Twins but if he doesn't sign with them then any number of teams could sign him. 
23. Kelly Johnson- Jays
Look for him to be resigned by the Jays, but otherwise I think the Tigers would be the best fit for him.
24. Josh Willingham- Indians
 He is the lesser version of Carlos Beltran and could end up with any number of teams. However the Indians had little offense last year and they could either part with Fukudome or move him to center field. The Reds are a really good possibility if they will pay for him.
25. Paul Maholm- Royals
The Royals need pitching and will probably be stingy about their prospects.
26. Grady Sizemore- A's
A's will look to catch Sizemore's old stuff. Sizemore will get hurt though.
27. Bartolo Colon- Jays
Colon will look to show that last year wasn't just a flash in the pan and the Jays will hope to get another 160+ solid innings out of the former Cy Young winner.
28. Erik Bedard- Red Sox 
Good starter if he can stay healthy and the Sox are going to need Starting pitcher.
29. David Dejesus-Cubs
Good complementary piece for the Cubs. Mets are another possibility.
30. Jason Kubel- Twins
Its either Kubel or Cuddyer and Kubel is cheaper for the Twins.
31. Ramon Hernandez- Pirates
Pirates need a catcher and I would not be surprised if they traded for someone like Cervelli in addition to this signing.

32. Jeff Francis- Royals
 Royals probably shouldn't create anymore holes in their rotation and he did pitch 183 innings for them last year. Any number of teams could give him a look though.
33. Chris Capuano- Pirates
Good depth for a team that really needs to upgrade its pitching.
34. Tsuyoshi Wada- Mariners
Don't really know the guy but the Mariners or Dodgers make sense.
35. Clint Barmes- Twins
The Twins need a solid contributor in the middle infield until they figure out what to do with their younger players and Barmes works well for that.
36. Casey Kotchman- Rays
The Rays would love to retain Kotchman and he would like to return if they can pay him. If the Rays move on then he could end up any number of places.

37. Freddy Garcia- Yankees
He wants to return and the Yankees want him back. He will be in the Rotation or long releif.
38. Aaron Hill- Arizona
Hit very well for Arizona and they want to retain him.
39. Johnny Damon- Orioles
Veteran leader for a team that needs it. Could very well be retained by the Rays
40. Aaron Harang- Red Sox
The Sox need to rebuild their rotation and Harrang was good for the Padres last year.

41. Jamey Carroll- Tigers
 No power but they need a second baseman.
42. Rafael Furcal- Cardinals
 Shortstop will return to the world series champions
43. Juan Pierre- Reds
They need a left fielder and Pierre is better than nobody.
44. Frank Francisco- Tigers
Despite some solid late innings the rest of the Tigers bullpen was pretty crappy. Anybody looking for a solid reliever could get Francisco. though.
45. Jason Marquis- Mets
He's a New York guy who wants to play in New York and the Mets need a solid guy like Marquis in their Rotation. Cubs, Rockies and Twins are other possibility
46. Joel Pineiro- Cubs
Epstein will look to capture Pineiro's good stuff on a short deal.
47. Jonathon Broxton- Mets
Look for Broxton to sign with a team that will make him the closer for a year on an incentive laden deal. The Mets seem perfect.
48. Joe Nathan- Twins
In the end I think Nathan will go back to the Twins, but if they don't offer him much or he is really serious about playing for a contender then any team could make a play for him.
49. Kerry Wood- Cubs
Its Cubs or retirement for Wood
50. Bruce Chen- Royals
Chen wants to come back to the Royals where he has had success in their rotation over the last two years.  However Chen will want more money than the $2 million he made this year and will want more than a one year deal so if the Royals balk at that then any number of teams will try for him.