Albert Pujols is an Los Angeles Angel. Prince Fielder still has yet to sign. Those are the two top free agents on the market this year, but both are positional players, specifically first baseman. Depending on preference, the top pitching free agent going into the offseason could have been considered to be C.J. Wilson, who has also signed with the Angels. The other pitcher vying for that crown is Yu Darivsh, who's fate will largely be determined tonight.Darvish, who just turned 25 this August, was posted by his team, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, on December 8th. From there, all major league teams were eligible to bid in a silent auction for the right to exclusively negotiate with Darvish in an attempt to sign him to a contact. If the team that wins is able to sign Darvish, they will pay the posting fee to the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and then Darvish the agreed amount money. The bidding ended on December 14th and the winner will be announced tonight.
