Again this year, I'm picking possible best values, worst values and trade targets across every position group as we enter free agency. Today, a look at the starting pitcher market.
For the top 50 free agents across every position, go here.
Best values
Brandon McCarthy, RHP
McCarthy became a different pitcher in New York after his escape from Phoenix,. He began using his whole repertoire again, missing more bats and cutting down dramatically on the long balls. He was healthy all season -- enough that I feel good about him exceeding his ZiPS forecast just by throwing more innings than the system anticipates -- and his style of pitching is one that tends to age well and doesn't rely on his having peak velocity. The Yankees also couldn't give him a qualifying offer, so he doesn't have a draft pick attached.