Toronto has interest in Framber Valdez in free agency
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Two teams make the most sense as landing spots for Framber Valdez with Spring Training fast approaching.
Here we have a wide-ranging tier including contending teams, rebuilding teams, ascendent teams and tough-to-decipher teams. Some of these clubs could argue against signing Valdez based on the pitching personnel already in place or more urgent needs elsewhere on the roster.
A notable update has emerged this week on the status of free agent pitcher Framber Valdez, who remains unsigned.
The calendar flips to February on Sunday, meaning that the Spring Training countdown will enter single-digit days. Yet several free agents remain unsigned, none bigger than Framber Valdez, who was among the top four arms on the market when the offseason began.
Framber Valdez, Eugenio Surez and other top MLB free agents are dangerously close to missing part of spring training. What's the holdup?
The Toronto Blue Jays are now among the teams interested in signing the two-time All-Star pitcher Valdez, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Tuesday. Valdez is regarded as the best available free agent pitcher with less than three weeks to go now before spring training starts.
The Baltimore Orioles are linked to Framber Valdez, but they also seem to have some backup arms in place as rumors swirl.
Framber Valdez is still unsigned a week before spring training. Where will he end up?
Which team will land top free agent starter Framber Valdez? Readers can weigh in on MLB Trade Rumors' latest poll.