MIDNIGHT MARKET

Free Agency officially begins at midnight. Before this, teams had an exclusive window to sign their free agents. That ends soon, and everyone is fair game. Let's look at some of the more interesting ones and peer into the crystal ball, because, you know, I know everything:

Catchers
Rod Barajas: A good, cheap choice for the Mets.
Bengie Molina: If the Mets don't sign him, they are crazy. Pop at Catcher will surely help them.
Jose Molina: Unfortunately, the Yankees don't figure on taking him back. He'll make a fine back-up anywhere he goes, though. How about backing up Yadier in St. Louis?
Miguel Olivo: Another guy the Mets can go for, also Toronto could be a good destination.
Ivan Rodriguez: I can see Houston taking him back for one more go around, otherwise he can be used to whip Dioner Navarro into shape on the Rays.
Yorvit Torrealba: Return trip to Colorado or possibly Toronto or Houston.

First Basemen
Hank Blalock: He fits well with the Mets in a platoon with Daniel Murphy, or maybe the A's as a DH.
Russell Branyan: Returning to Seattle would make a lot of sense. If not the Orioles are in serious need of a good first baseman, and he'd fit well in their lineup.
Carlos Delgado: I have a feeling the Mets take him back, but maybe the Orioles as a DH.
Nick Johnson: The Giants could use a better first baseman than Ryan Garko. The O's could be a nice fit as well.
Adam LaRoche: Atlanta would be silly not to take him back, if not I see the Giants being involved or the O's.

Second Basemen
Jerry Hairston Jr.: His diversity will land him somewhere, if not the Yankees again.
Orlando Hudson: He wants to go to the Mets. Trade Luis Castillo, Omar, and make this happen!
Adam Kennedy: Also can be used at 3rd, Kennedy turned his career around with the A's. The Twins or the O's could be an option.
Felipe Lopez: Could be a fit with Detroit if they decide not to bring Polanco back.
Placido Polanco: This Tiger could return, but he was on the Phillies short list for third as well. The Brewers could be a good landing spot.

Shortstops
Orlando Cabrera: A return trip to the Red Sox? Twins? Tigers sound like a good match.
Alex Gonzalez: Sox return is possible, he could be a good back-up for the Mets, too.
Khalil Greene: How about the Astros for Greene? He'll be cheaper than bringing back Tejada.
Marco Scutaro: After a career year, he could be a good selection for the Red Sox, or possibly just return to Toronto.
Miguel Tejada: Tejeda in a Red Sox uniform could be scary.
Omar Vizquel: Solid back-up at this point in his career could be signed anywhere. The Yankees or Mets would be interesting.

Third Basemen
Mark DeRosa: The Phillies is a top destination, but the O's or Twins would work, too. Supersub for the Yanks?
Adrian Beltre: Same suitors as above with a possible return to Seattle.
Pedro Feliz: I like him with the Orioles or Seattle.
Chone Figgins: Figgins could also play the outfield, so any number of suitors can be put on his list.
Troy Glaus: If healed, Seattle or the Twins could work.
Melvin Mora: I don't see him back with the O's, and I'm not sure what his market will be as a starter with many better choices out there.

Outfielders
Jason Bay: Possible return to the Sox, the Cardinals could work as well, and I have a feeling the Yankees like him, too.
Marlon Byrd: Good possibility for the Mets.
Johnny Damon: The Giants or the Mets are the best spots for him if he doesn't return to the Yankees.
Matt Holliday: If the Cards pull the trigger on him, I'll be surprised. The Angels or Giants have the cash for him.
Mike Cameron: Still solid, wherever he goes, I hope it's not the Yankees.

Designated Hitters
Aubrey Huff: Maybe a first base option for the Mets, but maybe Toronto.
Hideki Matsui: Coming back to the Yanks, has to.
Jim Thome: Retirement? Toronto? Texas?
Jermaine Dye: My second choice for Texas, but still an OK outfield option.
Vladimir Guerrero: My top choice for Texas, Toronto as well.

Starting Pitchers
Erik Bedard: The Dodgers could be a good fit, as this guy's an ace when he's not injured.
Aroldis Chapman: I have a feeling the Red Sox outbid everyone ala Dice-K.
Doug Davis: Return to the Brewers? St. Louis is possible. He's pretty solid.
Justin Duchscherer: Injury prone, yes, but good. Could be a value for a team like the O's.
Jon Garland: The Brewers need folks, Mariners as well.
Mike Hampton: Return to the Astros? Retire?
Rich Harden: The Cubs or the Mets may work. Angels or even the O's.
Randy Johnson: He should retire or close it out with like Seattle.
John Lackey: I could see him seriously coming to the Yankees more than anyone else.
Braden Looper: Ack, who knows. D-Backs always like signing one of these back-end guys.
Noah Lowry: Remember this dude?!
Jason Marquis: Mets or Yanks could use him.
Pedro Martinez: He's not done, and I see somewhere sunny in his future. Dodgers or Angels would be my best bet.
Brett Myers: Don't underestimate this guy. He'll be valuable. I'd take him.
Vicente Padilla: He proved his worth, but how many teams outside the Dodgers want to deal with him?
Carl Pavano: He pitched his way to a contract, so lets see who's buys? Astros? Cubs?
Brad Penny: Still got something, worth a flyer. O's need some sort of fireballer, no? A return to the Giants is possible, too. Colorado perhaps?
Andy Pettitte: Yankees or bust.
Joel Pineiro: Mets want this guy. I wouldn't touch him with a ten-foot pole!
Ben Sheets: He's going to healthy...
John Smoltz: As a starter or closer, he'll be worth it. Indians maybe.
Jarrod Washburn: The Brewers or Twins would work.
Randy Wolf: Solid. Mets is possible, or a return to the Dodgers.

Closers
Mike Gonzalez: Sox/Yanks/Braves?
Kevin Gregg: Oy, I dunno, he messed up in Chicago bad.
Fernando Rodney: Tigers aren't bringing him back? I'd be shocked. The Phillies could use him.
Rafael Soriano: Sox/Yanks/Braves?
Jose Valverde: A return to the Astros is possible, or even the D-Backs.
Billy Wagner: Could actually return to the Sox, or close for the Nats.

Happy shopping!

*Thanks to MLB Trade Rumors for the list. For the current entire list click here.