Five Free Agents The Houston Astros Should Consider

October 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop

(13) hits an RBI single in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in game one of the 2014 NLDS playoff baseball game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

2. Hanley Ramirez, SS

Some people are not happy with the production at shortstop, and rightfully so. Jonathan Villar and a mixture of Gregorio Petit and Marwin Gonzalez was not good enough last season. Ramirez may fetch one of the biggest contracts on the free agent market for hitters. With the Astros top prospect, Carlos Correa, still a few years away Hanley could be an option.

This past season Hanley hit .283 with 35 2B, 13 HR, 71 RBI. He complied 4.7 oWAR during this season and over a 45 oWAR in his career. My only fear with Ramirez is the thought about his skills deteriorating as the contract plays out. Regardless, he is one of the best bats on the market and would make a great 1-2 punch with Altuve.

Other Shortstop Options: Stephen Drew