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With the 2011 campaign comfortably in the books, Major League Baseball's free agents are now permitted to sign new deals. With that in mind, we asked three writers from three different web sites to give their input on which players they think will be signing where. You might be surprised to learn which players will be wearing new uniforms in 2012, according to our panel. And as always, we also urge you to add your predictions for the hot stove season. Simply enter your free-agent thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of this page.

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Joe Pawlikowski RiverAveBlues.com

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Cardinals Sure, Tony La Russa retired and that might be a problem. I don't see how St. Louis lets him get away, though. SIGNED: LAA

Cardinals It's hard to imagine the Cardinals signing Matt Holliday two years ago and then letting the best player in baseball walk. SIGNED: LAA

Cardinals Phat Albert is St. Louis and the Cardinals. He's perfect for the city and the franchise, and doesn't venture from his comfort zone. SIGNED: LAA

Cubs Theo Epstein needs to make a splash, and this would help him do it.

Brewers Fielder is their only major free agent, and after a deep playoff run the Brewers could be primed for another big season in 2012.

Cubs Theo Epstein needs a big name and a big bat. Fielder fits both requirements, and then some.

Giants This is where I thought Reyes would go last season in a trade, and where I think he goes now. Unless he winds up in Boston. SIGNED: MIA

Nationals They figure to spend big this winter, and Reyes fills an obvious need at both shortstop and in the leadoff spot. SIGNED: MIA

Marlins Reyes and Ozzie Guillen usher in a new era in Miami while Hanley Ramirez shifts over to second base. SIGNED: MIA

Rangers I think C.J. wants to stay right where he is. SIGNED: LAA

Tigers They should have money to spend, and could create a superb one-two combo with Justin Verlander and Wilson. SIGNED: LAA

Rangers Yankees will study hard but ultimately back off Wilson's asking price. Wilson found success in Dallas, so he stays there. SIGNED: LAA

Yankees The Yankees have been burned before in this market, but they need top-flight young starting pitching and there aren't a lot of ways to get it.

Yankees Darvish costs only money, which the Yankees have in abundance. With needs in the rotation they figure to bid big on Darvish.

Yankees The Yankees have the money and have learned from Kei Igawa. Darvish is a rare talent with a great chance to blossom in the United States.

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Phillies Unless Philadelphia wants to make a huge play for Reyes. SIGNED: PHI

Phillies A few teams have needs at shortstop, the Phillies included. Keeping the devil they know makes sense. SIGNED: PHI

Phillies From a perverse point of view it'd be hilarious to see Reyes in Philadelphia, but Phillies will retain a franchise staple at shortstop. SIGNED: PHI

Brewers They will have money if they lose Fielder. SIGNED: MIL

Brewers They have a need at third, and could make a big splash this winter. SIGNED: MIL

Orioles The O's hire another big bat that will produce runs, but won't help poor rotation. SIGNED: MIL

No idea Jackson is running out of teams. He'll be a consolation prize for some team who loses out on the starter they really want.

Nationals If they miss out on Wilson they'll still want a proven starter. Jackson's age, 28, makes him more attractive.

Nationals Jackson is after long-lost stability. The Nats are determined to become contenders and the durable right-hander will help.

Giants They still have a need, so this might be a fit. SIGNED: STL

Giants They need to upgrade their offense, worst in the NL in 2011. Beltran is familiar and fills a position of need. SIGNED: STL

Giants Beltran enjoyed his time in San Francisco. The Giants are willing to pay and both sides need one another. SIGNED: STL

Nationals If he has worn out his welcome in Boston. SIGNED: PHI

Red Sox With other closer options on the market other teams might look elsewhere. Boston likely doesn't want to weaken its pen. SIGNED: PHI

Red Sox Papelbon is best remembered for his meltdowns, but overall had a terrific 2011 season. Daniel Bard isn't ready, so BoSox will ante up. SIGNED: PHI

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Yankees A huge upgrade over Bartolo Colon and/or Freddy Garcia. Seems like a better fit for the Yankees than Wilson. SIGNED: MIA

White Sox He says he wants to stay there or go to St. Louis. It's doubtful the Cardinals can afford him. SIGNED: MIA

White Sox ChiSox are in transition and looking to go younger, but loyalty will be a two-way street to retain one of the game's most consistent winners. SIGNED: MIA

Rays This is a team desperate for offense, and they tried last season with Manny Ramirez and Johnny Damon. If Big Papi leaves Boston, this makes sense. SIGNED: BOS

Red Sox They could still use his bat in the middle of their lineup. It's unlikely new GM Ben Cherington creates controversy by allowing Ortiz to walk. SIGNED: BOS

Red Sox Big Papi may hate the drama, but he thrives in the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry and will be motivated to rebound from 2011 crash. SIGNED: BOS

Phillies Who would close if they let him get away? They probably want nothing to do with K-Rod.

Phillies They've expressed a need for a closer, and it's likely Madson fits best into their price range.

Phillies Phillies have been unstable at closer since Brad Lidge's perfect 2008. Madson was the man in '11 and Phils will push hard to retain him.

Twins I'm not sure why he would leave. SIGNED: COL

Reds They could use another outfielder, though the Twins clearly could stand to retain Cuddyer's bat as well. SIGNED: COL

Twins Twins off a down season and need to retain Cuddyer's pop while hoping Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau are healthy. SIGNED: COL

Dodgers The guy would have plenty of options if he wanted them, but apparently he wants to stay in LA-LA Land.

Dodgers He'd be a great option for any contender, but he's expressed no desire to play anywhere but LA.

Dodgers Kuroda has said he prefers Los Angeles. Proud franchise can slowly return to baseball matters once McCourt mess is expunged.

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Japan I seriously don't know what the market will be for Bionic Bartolo. Somebody might give him a chance, but I don't know who.

Marlins They could use starters, and will use Colon to provide rotation depth.

Red Sox You've seen the state of the Red Sox rotation, right? Figure on Big Bart getting an incentive-laden deal to vie for a spot.

Rangers Texas tried to move Neftali Feliz into the rotation a year ago, but had no one to close. K-Rod would solve that.

Rangers Neftali Feliz could move to the rotation even if Wilson stays. They'll need a closer, and Rodriguez seems the perfect fit.

Marlins K-Rod takes his act to South Beach to fill a closer's void. Can he and Guillen play nice with one another?

Nationals Word is Washington is itching to spend money, and a veteran like Oswalt can help the Nationals.

Diamondbacks He's a professed NL man, and the Diamondbacks will have some money to spend this off-season.

Rangers Back woes will scare teams away, but Rangers will need to replenish rotation and Oswalt will come at a decent price.

Yankees This could be a mistake for the Bronx Bombers, but I think they will bring Garcia back to New York. SIGNED: NYY

Yankees There is mutual interest. An arbitration offer could seal his return. SIGNED: NYY

Yankees Old warhorse proved he's a true professional in 2011. The Yankees want him back and the feeling will be mutual. SIGNED: NYY

??? Damon wants 3,000 hits, but I have no clue who will give him the chance. Most likely an A.L. team unable to find the hitter they really want.

Cubs His days as a starter are almost over, and he could get decent playing time as a LF and PH in Chicago.

Orioles Damon wants to remain with the Rays, but land in Baltimore where O's need leadership with an edge.