MLB Rumors: Top 5 Landing Spots For Nick Markakis In 2015
By Brad Faber
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Top Landing Spots For Nick Markakis In 2015
While he has been a staple in the Baltimore Orioles' outfield since 2006, Nick Markakis is expected to hit the free agent market this winter as the Orioles are said to be declining his club option for 2015. Although Markakis may no longer be the guy who hit .300, belted 23 homers and drove in 112 runs back in 2007, he is still a very good player. Without further ado, here are five teams that may be interested in employing the career .290 hitter.
5. Seattle Mariners
5. Seattle Mariners
4. San Francisco Giants
4. San Francisco Giants
3. Chicago White Sox
3. Chicago White Sox
2. New York Mets
2. New York Mets
1. Baltimore Orioles
1. Baltimore Orioles
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