Now that MLB free agency is underway, some of the big names will start to go off the board.
Among all the pitchers available, no one has more talent than Jacob deGrom.
The right-hander has pitched his whole career with the New York Mets, but now he is looking for a massive payday.
While the Mets should be the favorites to sign deGrom, there are plenty of other teams interested.
Here are two surprising teams that could make a push for deGrom.
1. Texas Rangers
One team that has not been afraid to spend money on top free agents is the Texas Rangers.
Last season they added two position players on massive contracts in Corey Seager and Marcus Semien.
Now it is time for them to address their pitching.
It appears the Rangers are going to make a push for deGrom.
Jacob deGrom has let the Rangers know that he has interest in signing with them, per @JonHeyman pic.twitter.com/DmQCIKvr3O
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) November 10, 2022
Texas needs an elite starting pitcher, and they will get that with deGrom.
The talent on the field has never been his issue, he needs to just stay healthy.
deGrom has not thrown over 100 innings each of the past two seasons, so paying him big money is a risk.
But, if the Rangers are serious about contending they need to acquire starting pitching help.
2. San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants have made it clear they want to spend money this offseason.
While it looks like Aaron Judge is atop their wish list, they should also be in on deGrom.
You think probable MVP Aaron Judge could be too pricey for the #SFGiants on the market?
Guess again.
“From a financial standpoint, nobody is out of our capability ….'' Giants president Farhan Zaidi said. "And then it'll just be a question of whether there's mutual interest.''— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) November 10, 2022
The Giants are set to lose Carlos Rodon in free agency, and he was their ace last season.
So the Giants need to find another starter to boost their rotation.
Every big-named free agent will be on the Giants’ radar, and deGrom should be the main pitcher they target.
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