Ever play that game “Would You Rather”? You know, you have to answer questions like, “Would you rather use someone else’s toothbrush or be forced to watch every game of the 2004 Tigers season?” As we wait for all these free agents to finally start picking their 2018 homes, let’s play a version of that game by matching up two similar free agents. We’re not necessarily asking who the better player is, but which free agent is the best player to sign at his estimated contract.
Let’s start with the two best starting pitchers on the market, Yu Darvish and Jake Arrieta.