Per MLB Trade Rumors, there are still 112 unsigned free agents this offseason, with pitcher and catcher reporting dates for most teams just two weeks away.
Of those 112, I count at least 45 who were starting position players (or had significant backup roles), members of a starting rotation or closers during 2018. I’ve left off players who have announced their retirement, and there are some other pitchers who were significant contributors in 2018.
Martin Maldonado, Devin Mesoraco, Matt Wieters
Matt Davidson, Derek Dietrich, Alcides Escobar, Logan Forsythe, Freddy Galvis, Marwin Gonzalez, Josh Harrison, Jose Iglesias, Manny Machado, Logan Morrison, Mike Moustakas, Mark Reynolds, Yangervis Solarte, Neil Walker
Jose Bautista, Carlos Gomez, Carlos Gonzalez, Curtis Granderson, Brandon Guyer, Bryce Harper, Austin Jackson, Adam Jones, Cameron Maybin, Gerardo Parra, Denard Span,
Evan Gattis, Matt Holliday
Bartolo Colon, Yovani Gallardo, Gio Gonzalez, Miguel Gonzalez, Jeremy Hellickson, Edwin Jackson, Dallas Keuchel, Francisco Liriano, Wade Miley, Ervin Santana, James Shields
Brad Boxberger, Greg Holland, Craig Kimbrel, Bud Norris
Now, what do almost all these players have in common, besides not having jobs right now?