I didn't think I'd start this thread until after the World Series but he have the first major free agent signing of the offseason:

The Dodgers and left-hander Ted Lilly have agreed to terms on a three-year deal.

Money was not disclosed but I'm guessing it will be 3yr/$30M. A very good signing for the Dodgers. Lilly had to really love pitching in Dodger Stadium that last month to sign so early.

Dodgers signed LHP Ted Lilly to a three-year, $33 million contract.

He will also receive a $3.5 million signing bonus and full no-trade rights in 2011 and 2012.

A little more than I thought but still a good deal for the Dodgers though the 2 years of no trade is a head scratcher.

Tigers re-signed 3B Brandon Inge to a two-year contract with a club option for 2013. Terms were not disclosed.

Another early free agent signing. Probably a smart move considering the weak class of free agent third baseman. Inge's power is down but he's still good defensively. This is the first of many offseason moves by the Tigers.

Cubs could still go after Dunn, if he wants to play here as much as it's said he does....

Payroll has already been cut, depending on how you look at it. Since Lee and Lilly are gone, that is $25M less than last year's payroll. If they are talking about cutting payroll from what the Cubs finished the season at, then I am a bit unhappy and agree with you. But from what I understand, they said the payroll would be less than last year's $147M...we finished the season at like $115M I think. I'd have to look at the 2011 numbers but I believe Soriano and Zambrano do not have raises this year.

edit: If the Cubs play with $125M, that's $20M less than 2010...and still $10M (or more) in 2011 for Adam Dunn...and we all know Hendry intices players with blackloaded contracts anyways... Adam Dunn isn't the type of player that needs his legs in 4 years though.

Didn't I read somewhere where they said they expected the payroll to be about the same next year? So if that is true with Lee and Lily gone they will be signing someone.

It can't get much slower. I doubt he will lose much over the next few years. He will always be the left handed power threat and is very good at drawing walks when needed.

1B is open. Good enough...do not need him to play the outfield.

1B is open. Good enough...do not need him to play the outfield.

But then you are going to block Hoffpauir....Racist painter and whistler are not going to like this plan. You are starry-eyed.

So post about it in the Cubs section then.

So post about it in the Cubs section then.

So than post about this in the White Sox section.