AP Photo/John RaouxJeff PassanJan 14, 2026, 07:00 AM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWith less than a month until pitchers and catchers report to spring training, Major League Baseball's free agent pool remains flush with talent. It's not just the best position player available this winter, Kyle Tucker, or arguably the best pitcher, Framber Valdez, still trawling for a representative contract. There are big bats (Bo Bichette, Cody Bellinger), front-of-the-rotation arms (Ranger Suarez, Zac Gallen), power (Eugenio Suarez), veteran pitchers (Chris Bassitt, Lucas Giolito) and even an every-day catcher (J. T.