MLB Offseason: Non-Tender Roundup, Part II

On Saturday, I took a look at the first batch of non-tendered players who might make an impact in 2011. Today, I want to take a look at three more players who were non-tendered last week and could potentially make an impact in 2011.

Hideki Okajima, Boston Red Sox. After bursting on to the scene with the Red Sox in 2007, Okajima was about as reliable as any pitcher coming out of the Boston bullpen. In his first three years, Okajima posted a solid 2.72 ERA, a 1.13 WHIP and 8.3 K’s/9.

However in 2010, Okajima never really got on track. He struggled with his control all season and it seemed hitters finally caught up with his unusual motion, scorching him  for a .313 average.

Since Okajima didn’t lose anything on his fastball, I just think he needs some minor tweaking. If he doesn’t decide to go back to Japan, he could be a fit with the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers or Arizona Diamondbacks.

Joel Peralta, Washington Nationals. Peralta was a journeyman throughout his career, but really came out of nowhere in 2010. If you knew Peralta registered a 2.02 ERA, a .079 WHIP and 9 K’s/9 in 49 IP raise your hand? That’s what I thought.

I can’t believe a team like the Nationals that are so desperate for any type of pitching help would just let him go. This is one of those scenarios where I want to believe there is more to this story.

I would think there is a place for a guy who limited right-handed batters to a .145 batting average and .174 OBP. The Milwaukee Brewers or Pittsburgh Pirates might be a destination for Peralta.

Lastings Milledge, Pittsburgh Pirates. Oh how the mighty have fallen. All we heard in New York from 2003 to 2006 was Milledge this and Milledge that. He was a can’t miss prospect for the New York Mets.

Well, Milledge missed big time.

Milledge never panned out with the Mets, Nationals or Pirates. (You know you hit rock bottom if the Pirates cut you loose.) However, if a team is looking for a fourth outfielder and a guy who can hit left-handed pitching, Milledge might be their guy.

Milledge hit his only four HR’s of the season against lefties. He also hit .320/.414/.512 in 145 PA’s against left-handed pitching.

Milledge might be a good fit for the Kansas City Royals, who are looking for a right-handed bat.

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