If you haven't checked off your Christmas list by now, well, you're out of luck.
Fortunately for MLB general managers and front-office decision-makers, there are still several weeks of free-agent shopping left. And while an array of big names have been snatched up, there's plenty of talent left on the shelf.
What follows is a list of the top available free-agent targets at each position, including a starting pitcher and reliever, as of Dec. 25. It includes a handful of All-Stars, several potent bats and a few intriguing arms—enough to give teams with holes to plug and cash to burn a modicum of hope.
We're looking at stats, primarily. But other factors—including age, health and potential—matter as well. In some cases, there were multiple qualified candidates. In others, we had to scrape the bottom of the offseason barrel. And remember, we're considering only free agents, so speculative trades don't count.
First, rip open your presents and gobble down your feast. Then belly up to the nearest hot stove and proceed when ready.
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