Most highly-coveted free agents will wait until the Winter Meetings (held in early December) to begin seriously considering their options. But a few pieces of the offseason puzzle typically fall into place a little early. And this year will apparently be no different.
Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times writes in his Sunday column that outfielder B.J. Upton is ?looking to make a decision this week? on the multiple offers he?s been presented. The Phillies and Braves have both been?aggressive in their pursuits of Upton, and the Nationals, Rangers and Giants have also been loosely linked.
Upton hit just .246 with a .298 OBP in 633 plate appearances this past season for the Rays, but he slugged 28 home runs and stole 31 bases. And that kind of power and speed will always attract great interest.
The 28-year-old from Norfolk, Virginia seems likely to land a five-year deal worth close to $75 million.
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