"Some outlets have already published theirs, but we like to wait until Qualifying Offer decisions have been revealed because they can have such a significant impact on a free agent's market. This makes us a little bit late to the party, but allows us to provide a bit more analysis and (hopefully) more accuracy. It's our biggest post of the year and you should keep an eye out for it later today!"
"That means that, later today, free agents will be free to negotiate with all other teams and that any outstanding option decisions will need to be made today. Some of those option decisions could be a catalyst for talks about a larger deal, as was the case for the extension reported by MLBTR's Steve Adams earlier today. Also due today are each clubs' decisions on whether or not to give their outgoing free agents a Qualifying Offer."
The offseason day will feature a Top 50 free-agent ranking released after qualifying-offer outcomes to reflect market impacts. Free agents become free to negotiate with all teams once outstanding options are decided, and option choices can trigger larger contract talks. Clubs must decide whether to extend one-year $22.05MM qualifying offers, which, if declined, attach draft-pick compensation for eligible departing players. Teams will also perform 40-man roster housekeeping and related procedural moves as free agency opens and roster management priorities shift for the coming season. A prediction contest will follow the list release for fans to forecast outcomes.
Read at MLB Trade Rumors
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