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One Team Would Pay Biggest Price to Sign All-Star Framber Valdez

One Team Would Pay Biggest Price to Sign All-Star Framber Valdez

Summary

All-Star pitcher Framber Valdez is a free agent, and several teams are interested in signing him. However, the team that signs him will lose a draft pick, with the Atlanta Braves potentially losing the highest one.

Key Facts

  • Framber Valdez is a top free agent pitcher at age 32.
  • Teams are cautious about signing him because of draft compensation.
  • Valdez rejected a qualifying offer, leading to the draft pick issue.
  • The Atlanta Braves would lose their 26th draft pick if they sign him.
  • The Pirates would lose their 44th draft pick if they sign him.
  • The Baltimore Orioles, Braves, and Padres are interested in Valdez.
  • Valdez might wait for better offers as teams' needs change, possibly near Spring Training.
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