DRaysBay · Nov 21, 2016
Jim Bowden names top free agent fits for the Rays
Jim Bowden, the former Nationals General Manager, is a writer behind ESPN’s paywall so you may not see his work frequently. His opinions are flashy, but his contract values are of worth, so we’ll report on them as they are relevant here.
At the end of last week, Bowden released his top-50 free agents and assigned contract values, which included comparable recent contracts as well as possible team fits.
The Rays were tagged with six free agents (some reasonable, some more farfetched) and it’s interesting to see his thought process as someone who used to cook at the hot stove. Let’s take a look at his connections:
7. Ian Desmond, CF/LF/SS