Which other free agents deserve a corporate slogan?
Scott Boras represents several key players this offseason, so naturally, the high-profile agent has been keeping busy.
On top of setting lofty asking prices for his clients and comparing them to King Kong, Boras likened Eric Hosmer to Fed-Ex, meaning he delivers his team to the postseason more often than not (in seven years, Hosmer has been part of two playoff teams, but did win a World Series in 2015).
In honor of Boras pumping Hosmer's tires, here are five free agents worthy of a corporate slogan:
Shohei Ohtani - "Just Do It" (Nike)
It won't be long until Ohtani becomes a household name in North America once he's posted by the Nippon Ham-Fighters. The 23-year-old is, by far, the most intriguing player to ever come over from Japan, and because money won't be a deciding factor this offseason, every team will show interest.
With his incredible skill set as a pitcher and hitter, when Ohtani is posted, teams shouldn't hesitate and just do it, sign the kid, and reap the substantial rewards for many years to come.
Jarrod Dyson - "Zoom Zoom" (Mazda)
Dyson has a lot going for him as a free agent, but his most prevailing contributions come defensively and on the base paths. The veteran outfielder has swiped 184 bags since 2012, doing so on average of 103 games per season. That's why "Zoom Zoom" is the ultimate slogan.
As other outfielders like Lorenzo Cain, J.D. Martinez, and Jay Bruce get most of the attention on the open market, the club that takes a chance on Dyson will get an undervalued player and one that warrants a starting job.
J.D. Martinez - "The Best a Man Can Get" (Gillette)
This one is fairly straightforward and a perfect fit for one of baseball's best sluggers. The 30-year-old couldn't have put together a better season ahead of free agency, and now Martinez is going to be rewarded accordingly.
In terms of position players and offensive value, Martinez is the best a man, and general manager, can get this offseason.
Ichiro Suzuki - "It Keeps Going, and Going, and Going ... " (Energizer)
Ichiro - a future first-ballot Hall of Famer - has expressed desire to play for an 18th season. He's 44 years old and baseball's oldest active position player, but remarkably, has played an average of 144 games in each of the past four seasons. To put that in perspective, his 136 games of the past year were the fewest of his terrific career.
Because Father Time catches up to everyone, teams won't be lining up to sign the veteran, in large part due to his diminished play and value. With that said, Ichiro keeps on going and going and should, eventually, find a new home as a fourth outfielder.
Lorenzo Cain - "You're in Good Hands" (All-State)
If Cain, 31, were entering free agency a little younger, he'd be the most valuable available position player this offseason. Age aside, Cain is a steady contributor in every category.
With the Royals putting focus on Mike Moustakas and Hosmer in free agency, expect Cain to patrol the outfield in a different uniform next season. The organization that commits term and dollar to him will be in good hands for at least the next few years as Cain has been one of the most reliable defensive outfielders in baseball. Since 2013, he leads all qualified center fielders in defensive runs saved (62) and ultimate zone rating (46.5), while placing third in WAR (20.5).
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