MLB Free Agency

The qualifying offer slump now has reached epic proportions, to the point where Major League Baseball should be at least a little worried that this still relatively recent format just isn't going to hack it.

The sweepstakes for outfielder Yasmany Tomas appears to be winding down.

Major League Baseball's offseason has just begun, and already there are all sorts of rumors and speculation—and questions—surrounding a number of free agents and trade candidates, as well as teams' objectives and plans of attack.

A deep group of pitchers has made this year's free-agent class an interesting one, but MLB teams have an opportunity to work outside the box with a number of international free agents.

During the regular season, teams usually call up their top prospects to fill a role that’s been affected by injuries or productivity issues.

While those obviously aren’t relevant concerns in the offseason, teams still have to consider the futures of its top prospects when addressing roster concerns caused by free-agent departures.

Believe it or not, the New York Yankees don’t plan on being big spenders this offseason. At least compared to previous years.

The MLB offseason is now in full swing, and with the hot stove kicking into high gear, there are no shortage of rumors to sift through each morning from around the league.

The first big surprise of the offseason came on Monday, when the New York Mets wasted little time signing Michael Cuddyer after he declined his qualifying offer from the Colorado Rockies.

There is no denying that Pablo Sandoval is among the top free agents available this offseason.  The Boston Red Sox are expected to be one of many teams interested in pursuing the third baseman.

The Los Angeles Dodgers' new-look front office led by president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Farhan Zaidi will have some important decisions to make this offseason.

More and more, pitching is dominating Major League Baseball, which means players who provide any kind of offense, and especially power, are coming at a premium on the trade front or in the free-agent market.

Big bats are getting harder and harder to come by, and those that are available tend to come with some sort of flaw or concern, be it age, injury history or contract.

That's why it's helpful to know which players who can be labeled "power hitters" are the best targets for teams to go after this offseason.