The deadline to give players qualifying offers has passed, and only 13 players have been given one. These players are:
- Robinson Cano (Yankees, 2B)
- Hiroki Kuroda (Yankees, SP)
- Curtis Granderson (Yankees, OF)
- Ervin Santana (Royals, SP)
- Shin-Soo Choo (Reds, OF)
- Kendrys Morales (Mariners, 1B/DH)
- Brian McCann (Braves, C)
- Mike Napoli (Red Sox, DH/1B)
- Jacoby Ellsbury (Red Sox, OF)
- Stephen Drew (Red Sox, SS)
- Carlos Beltran (Cardinals, OF)
- Ubaldo Jimenez (Indians, SP)
- Nelson Cruz (Rangers, OF/DH)
Each of these 13 players will have one week to decide whether they wish to accept or reject the offer. In order to sign a player that rejects a qualifying offer, a team will have to forfeit a top draft pick. Because the first 11 picks are protected in this year’s draft, the Astros, Marlins, Cubs, White Sox, Twins, Mariners, Phillies, Rockies, Blue Jays and Mets will forfeit a second-round pick to sign a player who rejects a qualifying offer. All other teams will be forced to forfeit their first-round pick.
The player’s former team does not receive the pick that is forfeited, but rather will receive a compensatory pick at the end of the first round. As it stands, the Yankees and Red Sox each have a chance to receive three extra first-round picks in 2014 should all three of their qualified free agents reject an offer and sign with a new team. (Via MLB Trade Rumors)
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