With the progression of some of the younger core players in the second half of the season, does that prompt the front office to be bigger players in the free-agent pitching and/or trade market this offseason? Or will it be the same approach as last year?
-- Andrew A., Fort Worth, Texas
The top five starters on last offseason's free-agent market were Jake Arrieta, Yu Darvish, Alex Cobb, Lance Lynn and Jason Vargas. How did they all turn out?
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Not knowing what will happen with Clayton Kershaw, Cole Hamels and others with opt-outs or club options, the top five free-agent starters for next season appear to be J.