Predicting the Landing Spots for Top 2020 MLB Free Agents

The 2020 Major League Baseball free-agent crop is headlined by veterans, the majority of whom will be 29 or older when next season begins. Still, many of them figure to land very lucrative contracts, whether that’s with their current team or an entirely different squad. Keeping in mind that I am not privy to inside information, here are some predictions of the landing spots for some of these stars seeking new contracts.

Anthony Rendon, Third Baseman- A contender for the 2019 National League MVP, the slugger is represented by Scott Boras. This means no stone will be left unturned in the search for the most lucrative deal out there. That being said, Rendon is the heart and soul of a Nationals team that made an amazing run to win this year’s World Series. The Nats balked at giving fellow Boras client Bryce Harper what he wanted this past year, but watch them do what it takes to bring back their steady veteran to lead the squad as young talent like Juan Soto and Victor Robles continues to mature.

Gerrit Cole, Starting Pitcher- The powerful right-hander led his Houston Astros into this year’s World Series, but don’t expect him to return to the team that helped turn him into a dominant ace. Look for the Los Angeles Angels to finally address their lack of top-end starting pitcher and make a massive offer to have him bookend the franchise with the outstanding Mike Trout. After going 11–0 with a 1.79 ERA and 156 strikeouts in 95.2 innings during the second half of the 2019 season, he may well set…