Free agency begins five days after the end of the World Series. As in other recent offseasons, FanGraphs is once again facilitating a contract-crowdsourcing project this offseason, the idea being to harness the wisdom of the crowds to the end of better understanding the 2019-20 free-agent market.

Below are ballots for eight of this year’s free agents — in this case, a group of starting pitchers who might be considered a step down in terms of quality compared to those on the prior starting pitcher ballot. Numbers are prorated to full season where noted. Projected WAR figures from final the update of the 2019 Steamer forecast.

Free agency begins five days after the end of the World Series. As in other recent offseasons, FanGraphs is once again facilitating a contract-crowdsourcing project this offseason, the idea being to harness the wisdom of the crowds to the end of better understanding the 2019-20 free-agent market.

Below are ballots for 10 of this year’s free agents — in this case, a group of interesting starting pitchers, a few of whom are very good, including the possible American League Cy Young Winner, Gerrit Cole. Numbers are prorated to full season where noted. Projected WAR figures from final the update of the 2019 Steamer forecast.

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Free agency begins five days after the end of the World Series. As in other recent offseasons, FanGraphs is once again facilitating a contract-crowdsourcing project this offseason, the idea being to harness the wisdom of the crowds to the end of better understanding the 2019-20 free-agent market.

Below are ballots for three of this year’s free agents — in this case, a group of interesting relievers, some of whom had good seasons, others of whom dealt with injury or diminished effectiveness. Also, Drew Pomeranz. Numbers are prorated to full season where noted. Projected WAR figures from final the update of the 2019 Steamer forecast.

Free agency begins five days after the end of the World Series. As in other recent offseasons, FanGraphs is once again facilitating a contract-crowdsourcing project this offseason, the idea being to harness the wisdom of the crowds to the end of better understanding the 2019-20 free-agent market.

Below are ballots for three of this year’s free agents — in this case, a group of infielders who, unlike some of the players on various of our previous ballots, are understood to range from Good to Very Good. Numbers are prorated to full season where noted. Projected WAR figures from final the update of the 2019 Steamer forecast.

8:00	Dan Szymborski: And here we are as the clock strikes 8.

8:00	Dan Szymborski: Not that I have an actual clock anymore.

8:00	Dan Szymborski: Not even my grandfather clock because my grandfather did not have one.

8:01	Dan Szymborski: DAN IS NOT SMART ENOUGH TO IDENTIFY THE QUESTION

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Free agency begins five days after the end of the World Series. As in other recent offseasons, FanGraphs is once again facilitating a contract-crowdsourcing project this offseason, the idea being to harness the wisdom of the crowds to the end of better understanding the 2019-20 free-agent market.

Below are ballots for eight of this year’s free agents — in this case, a group of outfielders. Numbers are prorated to full season where noted. Projected WAR figures from final the update of the 2019 Steamer forecast.

Free agency begins five days after the end of the World Series. As in other recent offseasons, FanGraphs is once again facilitating a contract-crowdsourcing project this offseason, the idea being to harness the wisdom of the crowds to the end of better understanding the 2019-20 free-agent market.

Below are ballots for seven of this year’s free agents — in this case, a collection of infield/utility types. Numbers are prorated to full season where noted. Projected WAR figures from final the update of the 2019 Steamer forecast.

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Free agency begins five days after the end of the World Series. As in other recent offseasons, FanGraphs is once again facilitating a contract-crowdsourcing project this offseason, the idea being to harness the wisdom of the crowds to the end of better understanding the 2019-20 free-agent market.

Below are ballots for eight of this year’s free agents — in this case, all catchers. Numbers are prorated to full season where noted. Projected WAR figures from final the update of the 2019 Steamer forecast.