10 biggest bargains in MLB free agency

May 20, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum (55) pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports
May 20, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum (55) pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 30, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Tyler Clippard throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the 8th inning in game three of the World Series at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Tyler Clippard throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the 8th inning in game three of the World Series at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Tyler Clippard

Despite his funky pitching mechanics and mannerisms, Tyler Clippard has established himself as one of the games most reliable relievers. Clippard sports a career ERA of 2.88 and averages 1.1 strikeouts per inning and a career WHIP of 1.09. The two-time all-star has served a variety of bullpen roles throughout his eight-year career, most notably as a stopper for the Washington Nationals. He was responsible for 40 holds during the 2014 season, 33 holds during the 2013 season, and saved 32 games in 2012.

At thirty-years of age he still has plenty left to offer in the back end of the bullpen and can either serve as a middle-reliever or closer. His pitching mechanics create a lot of deception towards hitters so a drop in velocity shouldn’t hurt him later in his career. Clippard’s deception helps him even more with his change-up, his best pitch. There are very few teams in the major league’s that wouldn’t benefit from his services. At this point in his career though, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him land with a team that gives him a chance to be the closer opening day. Teams with serious bullpen issues such as the Padres, Reds, Braves, and Rangers could be potential landing spots.

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