The Remaining Free Agents (And Why I Haven't Made Any Predictions Yet)

I have waited weeks to finally make my predictions for the final standings of the 2013 MLB Season but there is still a barrier in my way concerning the large and extremely tardy class of free agents that, I feel, must pick their new teams before I can adequately judge any club.  The Indians signing Michael Bourn on Monday brought me slightly closer to this goal(And I'd like to think it made some people who already picked the Indians as basement dwellers of the AL Central feel some form of regret).  That being said, I decided I will make a list ranking the remaining free agents by how likely they are to actually play baseball for the 2013 season:

1.  Kyle Lohse-Best starting pitcher, still available, no surprise he'd hold out this long but he is the next to sign, without a doubt. -Signed with Brewers

2.  Brian Wilson-People need closers and sure he's a little expensive but he's still very much a capable closer.

3.  Jose Valverde-See the reasoning for Brian Wilson, but his late season meltdown makes him slowly harder to sign. -Signed with Tigers

4.  Kameron Loe-Middle inning reliever who just needs a capable infield behind him to be highly productive, no brainer he'll sign somewhere. -Signed with Mariners

5. Todd Coffey-See Kameron Loe, except Coffey is in much worse shape.

6.  Ryan Theriot-Nothing to lose on Theriot, one of the best utility players out there.

7.  Rafael Perez-Left handed reliever who I'm surprised is still on the market. -Signed with Twins

8.  Freddy Sanchez-Could still hit, could still field, just an injury threat.

9.  Casey Kotchman-His high average a few years back might have been a fluke but he still has an amazing glove. -Signed with Marlins

10. Chris Young-Someone's bound to take a shot at the oft injured innings eater. Signed with Nationals

Number 11 is a group of people who should sign, in fact I hope they sign, but I could see reasons why they would be left jobless this year:
11. Dustin Moseley, Francisco Rodriguez Signed with Brewers, Derek Lowe Signed with Rangers, Jim Thome, Scott Podsednik, Carlos Zambrano, Brian Bruney, Tim Dillard, Jason Repko

Number 12 is just like number 11 except they're slightly less likely to sign:
12. Joey Devine, Dallas Braden, Francisco Cordero, Johnny Damon, Aubrey Huff -"Pretty Much Retired," Adam Kennedy, Brandon Inge -Signed with the Pirates, Bobby Jenks, Vladimir Guerrero, Joe Biemel, David Pauley

The following players don't apply to my rules as they are mostly injured and/or plan to sign mid-season or next season:
NA: Roy Oswalt, Grady Sizemore, Randy Wolf, Carl Pavano

And last but not least, I believe the following players have played their last games:
Matt Treanor, Miguel Cairo Retired, Carlos Lee, Willie Harris, Orlando Hudson, Jason Bartlett, Scott Rolen, Bobby Abreu, Jamie Moyer(Unfortunately), Chien-Ming Wang Signed with Yankees, Kip Wells, Jose Contreras Signed with Pirates, Livan Hernandez, Jason Isringhausen Retired, Guillermo Mota, Brad Penny, JC Romero Signed with Nationals, Mike Macdougal, Ramon Colon Signed with Pirates, Vinny Chaulk, DJ Carrasco

So in conclusion, I will make my annual predictions once 2-3 of the top ten "most likely to sign soon" free agents finally sign.