10 Big-Name MLB Players on the Chopping Block This Offseason

It's not always a player's fault when he ends up on the chopping block.

Sure, lots of big names around the league play their way out of jobs by drastically underperforming the expectations. Other stars merely have the misfortune of playing for teams that don't live up to the billing and subsequently need to sell of any valuable assets in a desperate effort to reload. Finally, there is the group of players who excelled on competitive teams but who have simply outgrown the means of their small-market clubs.

With these considerations in mind, here's a look at 10 big-name MLB players on the chopping block this offseason.

Note: All statistics and salary information courtesy of Baseball-Reference.com.

Begin Slideshow