Third Attempt at some Free Agency Free Analysis
Based on David's feedback I corrected the previous attempt. I was just going too fast the first time.
The chart below is comparing the actual DMB salary in blue to relative value based on 2015 and 2016 MLB performance. 2016 and 2017 years are used to illustrate the DMB season and for further comparison.
Some Takeaways
Arrieta was signed for great value in 2016. Signed for $14m, but worth $16m. Unfortunately he is drastically overpaid by almost $6m in 2017.
Cueto has been a bargain for two years running.
Liriano collapsed in 2017
Pineda and JA Happ illustrate that there is some value to be found.