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5 players that lost the MLB offseason

By Rob Wolkenbrod

October 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Howie Kendrick (47) reacts following the 3-2 loss against New York Mets in game five of NLDS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne-Kamin Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
October 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Howie Kendrick (47) reacts following the 3-2 loss against New York Mets in game five of NLDS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne-Kamin Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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October 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Howie Kendrick (47) reacts following the 3-2 loss against New York Mets in game five of NLDS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne-Kamin Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
October 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Howie Kendrick (47) reacts following the 3-2 loss against New York Mets in game five of NLDS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne-Kamin Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

2) Howie Kendrick

Since 2007, second baseman Howie Kendrick has been the definition of a solid player. His average hovers around .290 every year, has never had an on-base percentage below .313 and hasn’t shown signs of slowing down.

However, he still remains a free agent in the MLB offseason.

The market for Kendrick has never really shaped up. This could be due to his age of 32-years-old and that he’s turning 33 mid-way through the 2016 season. This could scare off teams from giving him a deal longer than two or three years.

It doesn’t seem the one-time all-star will be heading back to Los Angeles after the Dodgers re-signed Chase Utley to a one-year deal to play second base despite hitting .202 after a midseason trade from the Phillies. Fellow second baseman Ben Zobrist and Daniel Murphy were also scooped up on four and three-year deals, respectively. Zobrist is two years older than Kendrick, but can play almost every position on the diamond. The long-time Angel has primarily played at second in his career.

The only serious suitor floated around has been the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have had a busy offseason by bringing in Zack Greinke and Shelby Miller. If they have any left over cash, Kendrick could be an option to fill a middle infield spot. No other team has come to the forefront to sign him, though.

Kendrick would be a good fit for any team needing a second baseman. It’s just a matter of if a team feels he won’t decline.

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