Final free agents waiting for Tanaka fallout to sign

Baker is another player who must wait for Tanaka, as Chicago will likely be a player for him. Even if the Cubs win that potential sweepstakes, though, they
Final free agents waiting for Tanaka fallout to sign
Final free agents waiting for Tanaka fallout to sign /

Ervin Santana recorded a career-best ERA of 3.24 for Kansas City last season.
Ervin Santana recorded a career-best ERA of 3.24 for Kansas City last season :: Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Baker is another player who must wait for Tanaka, as Chicago will likely be a player for him. Even if the Cubs win that potential sweepstakes, though, they will remain the frontrunner for Baker -- especially if they trade Samardzija -- as the team got just three starts for the $5.5 million it invested in him last winter (it took Baker most of the year to return from Tommy John surgery) and might be able to sign him for even less this time around.


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Ben Reiter is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and for SI.com who has been with the magazine since 2004.