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It’s not too early for a team to have buyer’s remorse after spending good money on a free agent who has yet to produce. I’m looking at you, Josh Hamilton, Melky Cabrera, B.J. Upton and Jeff Keppinger. But how about those players who signed elsewhere and are having big years? Their new team is certainly happy. The team that let them walk as a free agent or was just outbid? Not so much. Here are six free-agent signees from the past offseason that are making their past employers regret not bringing them back. Begin Slideshow

Before the 2012 season, San Francisco Giants fans cringed when they heard Barry Zito’s name.Now, the former AL Cy Young winner brings fond memories of a season-saving masterpiece, a mind-boggling streak of 15 consecutive wins, the honors of throwing the first World Series pitch and the honors of beating Justin Verlander to jump-start a four-game World Series sweep of the mighty Detroit Tigers.Barry Zito redeemed himself during the 2012 season after five sub-par years chock full of boos, as he won a remarkable 15 games and propelled the Giants to wins in his last 14 starts of 2012 (he extended that streak to 15 games in his first start of 2013). Zito turned in a huge start with the season on the line in St. Louis, throwing seven and two-thirds scoreless innings and stifling a powerful Cardinal lineup.Then, Zito took ...

With the regular season underway, the free-agent market has understandably cooled down and is not something that will be talked about much over the next several months.That said, last season saw veterans Johnny Damon, Bobby Abreu and Roy Oswalt all find homes after Opening Day.Here are my rankings of the top 15 MLB free agents still up for grabs.Begin Slideshow

In recent weeks, several teams have locked up franchise icons, including the Giants' Buster Posey, the Cardinals' Adam Wainwright and the Tigers' Justin Verlander. Without these key players hitting free agency in coming years, teams will have to work with what remains. A few players stand to gain tremendously from these signings, but will need to put up good numbers this season if they want to cash in on long-term deals this offseason. Here are my top five free agents in need of a strong 2013 campaign.Begin Slideshow

I've never been comfortable with the Yankees' current catching situation.Especially because the Yankees lost their previous one, who was looking for more money, to free agency.And then, I got an idea for a potential starter.On Tuesday, I had first mentioned the idea of Ramon Hernandez for the Yankees.That was after it was announced that Yorvit Torrealba would make the Colorado Rockies and Hernandez was likely either to be traded or cut.On Friday, the Colorado Rockies designated Hernandez for assignment, and they will have 10 days to either trade or release the catcher. Rockies cut Ramon Hernandez, keep Torrealba (Yahoo! Sports) yhoo.it/11YKZy7 #MLB— Yahoo! Sports MLB (@YahooSportsMLB) March 30, 2013 Hernandez is due $3.2 million in 2013, but if the Rockies end up having to release him, Colorado has to pay him the whole amount, and whomever Hernandez signs with next would only have to pay him the minor league minimum.Whether it be ...

With spring training starting to get underway, MLB teams will be closely examining their rosters to see who can make the biggest impact. However, there are still a number of players that remain free agents looking to make a difference for any of the 30 teams.Names like Michael Bourn and Scott Hairston are now off the board. So who are some of the best players still available? Let's take a look. Kyle LohseFor teams looking for another good starting pitcher for their rotations, then they should look no further than Kyle Lohse. The former St. Louis Cardinal has enjoyed two straight solid seasons, including a fantastic 2012 that saw him go 16-3 with a sub-3.00 ERA.Lohse may not have overpowering stuff, but his last couple of years in St. Louis showed him to be a reliable source of good, consistent pitching. He gave up more than three runs just four times ...

Opening Day is getting closer, and teams are in a flurry trying to make last-minute moves to position themselves for contention come spring. The Cleveland Indians are undoubtedly one of the busiest teams, signing a slew of big names, most recently Michael Bourn. However, as we learn almost every year through free agency, all that glitters is not gold. As a two-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner, Bourn's credentials are impressive. However, when you look at his production in detail, he leaves much to be desired. He struck out 295 times in the past two years. That’s way too much, and it can possibly become a liability for the Indians if he cannot produce on a consistent basis.    Even more alarming, his batting average dropped from a very good .311 in the first half of last season to .225 after the All-Star Game. What excites most people about Bourn, though, is his ...

With Michael Bourn signing with Cleveland, starting pitcher Kyle Lohse is now the biggest name on the free-agent market. St. Louis almost certainly won’t re-sign Lohse, who turned down the club's $13.3 million qualifying offer this offseason. Lohse is seeking to cash in on a mega deal that the Cardinals couldn't afford to give. Lohse has been linked to the Washington Nationals, a perfect fit for the 34-year-old right-hander.  The Nationals already invested a one-year, $13 million contract with veteran hurler Dan Haren and could pursue Lohse’s services, especially with the news of Gio Gonzalez possibly serving a hefty suspension for his reported involvement to the Biogenesis Clinic in Miami.  With Gonzalez waiting it out, the probability of Washington reaching out to Lohse is high, and the move makes perfect sense.The Nationals are in need of another reliable arm in their rotation that already features Stephen Strasburg, Jordan Zimmerman, Ross Detwiler ...

Although spring training is just under way, there are still a number of quality free agents available who could have a big impact with a team. The latest news yesterday was the huge contract that Michael Bourn signed with the Cleveland Indians. Bourn is one of the most dangerous leadoff hitters in baseball, and in spite of a relatively down year for him, he still hit .274 with 42 stolen bases. Bourn was perhaps the top free agent still available, and his signature arguably turns the Indians into serious contenders for their division. Even with the signing of Bourn, there are many talented players still unsigned, primarily with pitching. Here are the latest talks on a few of the top players:  Kyle Lohse Lohse had an incredible 2012 season with the St. Louis Cardinals, going 16-3 with a 2.86 ERA, 109 WHIP and 211.0 innings pitched. Lohse turned down the ...

Pitchers and catchers are just about ready to report for spring training, but there are still some important free agents on the market. Even though they might not be frantic, I am sure that the remaining players are looking for a favorable contract in an ideal location. Time is running out though, so some of these men will need to perhaps take one-year contracts, hope for a big year and try to cash in on a bigger deal next year. However, the point remains that these short-term contract offers have to come from somewhere. Let's try to predict where each of the top 10 remaining free agents will finally land.Begin Slideshow