We has compiled 'The Best Team Money Can Buy' - a full 25-man roster of the players that we would sign if we were starting a team from scratch, and money was no object.

After considering our choices, please click on the links below to select a position-by-position breakdown of the best free-agents in the majors.

Bengie Molina - C Despite the fact that Molina could be the slowest player in the major leagues, he is the top of the catching free agent class. At 31-years old, he still provides solid defence and the ability to throw out runners. In 2005 he threw out 20 would be thieves - while only 44 managed a stolen base with him behind the plate. He was no slouch at the plate either, posting a career high .295 batting average and 15 home runs. TEAM AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG Los Angeles Angels 410 45 15 69 0 .295 .336 .446

Paul Konerko - 1B (Signed five-year, $60 million contract with White Sox) Fresh off two consecutive 40/100 seasons, Konerko solidified his position as the best available power hitter in the 2005 free agent class by hitting five home runs in only 49 at-bats in the post season. Because power hitters from the right side are harder to find, Konerko could garner the highest offer of any hitter. On a defensive note, the 29-year old is slow footed, but plays well at first base. TEAM AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG Chicago White Sox 575 98 40 100 0 .283 .375 .534

Mark Grudzielanek - 2B Even though he is 35-years old, Grudzielanek is the best available second baseman on the market this off-season. He showed in 2005 that he can still be a very useful player. He hit .294 and played in 137 games - which is his highest total since 2002. While Grudzielanek has clearly lost a step when it comes to running the bases, he is a steady hitter who could help some teams. TEAM AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG St. Louis Cardinals 528 64 8 59 8 .294 .334 .407

Rafael Furcal - SS (Signed three-year, $39 million contract with Dodgers) Furcal hits the free agent market as the top base stealing threat. He posted a career high 46 in 2005. The 28-year old is also a threat to reach double digits in both triples and home runs. While he has a cannon for an arm and good range, he had some struggles in the field posting 15 errors. Now in his prime, Furcal is the top of the order hitter that all teams covet. TEAM AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG Atlanta Braves 616 100 12 58 46 .284 .348 .429

Bill Mueller - 3B (Signed two-year, $9.5 million contract with Dodgers) Mueller is somewhat of an atypical third baseman in the fact that he doesn't really hit for a lot of power. What he lacks in pop though, he makes up with a good batting average and on-base percentage. The 34-year old, who was the AL batting champion in 2003, is a steady but unspectacular player who could be the final piece in a team's puzzle. TEAM AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG Boston Red Sox 519 69 10 68 0 .295 .369 .430

Hideki Matsui - LF (Signed four-year, $52 million contract with Yankees) After dominating the Japanese League for years, Matsui made the jump to the majors three years ago and has not disappointed. The 31-year old has proven to be a very good regular. He hits both left-handed and right-handed pitchers and has 30 home run potential. He also hasn't missed an MLB game in his career. By stipulation in Matsui's just expired contract, the Yankees have until November 15th to sign Matsui or they won't be able to until May 15. TEAM AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG New York Yankees 629 108 23 116 2 .305 .367 .496

Johnny Damon - CF The 32-year old Damon posted his highest average and number of hits since 2000 in his free-agency year. He is a tough out and a solid and fearless outfielder. He is also as close to a lock to score 100 runs as anyone in the game - having done so for the last eight seasons. While still fast in the field, Damon's stolen base totals have dropped for the last four seasons, and he doesn't possess the best arm. TEAM AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG Boston Red Sox 624 117 10 75 18 .316 .366 .439

Brian Giles - RF (Signed three-year, $30 million contract with Padres) On the strength of his 119 walks, Giles posted the fourth highest OBP for regulars in the major leagues. While his average is still high, the 34-year old was a much better player on the road, posting a .333 batting average away from the cavernous Petco Park. Giles still has good speed and is a solid outfielder. The big concern might be his power numbers as he hit a decade low 15 home runs in 2005. TEAM AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG San Diego Padres 545 92 15 83 13 .301 .423 .483

Ramon Hernandez - C (Agreed to four-year, $27.5 million contract with Orioles) The 29-year old Hernandez has shown himself to be a very solid hitter for a catcher, posting a career high .290 batting average and chipping in with 12 home runs. Durability might be an issue with Hernandez who only played in 99 games in 2005, and 111 games in 2004. He's also not the best at throwing out runners, as he only caught 18, while 52 stole a base, but his offensive potential is what teams will focus on. TEAM AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG San Diego Padres 369 36 12 58 1 .290 .322 .450

Mike Piazza - C Even though Piazza's career is clearly on the decline, there could be some interest in the 37-year old as a DH and part time catcher - as the daily grind of catching every day would be too much. While his batting average declined for the second straight season, Piazza still hit 19 home runs and had a slugging percent of .442. TEAM AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG New York Mets 398 41 19 62 0 .251 .326 .452

Alex Gonzalez - SS While most free agents tend to have good years when they are about to become free agents, Gonzalez did not - even though he posted a career high in OBP and his highest batting average since 1999. He had an alarming drop in power from 23 home runs in 2004 to only five in 2005. Despite an off-year, Gonzalez is still very capable in the field and at 28 could rebound from 2005. TEAM AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG Chicago White Sox 435 45 5 45 5 .264 .367 .534

Nomar Garciaparra - SS 2005 was almost another wasted year for the five-time all-star due to a groin tear. Despite only 230 at-bats, Nomar still hit .283 with 9 home runs. While he would most likely rather stay at shortstop, he finished the season with the Cubs playing third base. There is talk that he would be willing to move positions which would increase his value on the market. The key for Garciaparra in 2006 will be his health, as his bat hasn't left him. TEAM AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG Chicago Cubs 230 28 9 30 0 .282 .319 .452

Jacque Jones - OF The 30-year old Jones is best known for his ability to make great catches in right field and his great arm from the outfield. He would be an upgrade for most teams in the field. Having said that the weak spot for Jones is his bat. While he hits for power - 23 home runs, and has speed - he stole 13 bases, his average dipped to below .250 for the first time in his career and he struck out 120 times. TEAM AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG Minnesota Twins 523 74 23 73 13 .248 .319 .437

Frank Thomas - DH While ankle injuries have basically robbed the 'Big Hurt' of the last two seasons, he was very effective in limited time with the White Sox in 2005. Thomas had 19 hits in 2005, but 12 of them went over the fence. Thomas has been relegated to a full time DH, but the offence that he could provide either off the bench or as a DH could help teams in need of power. TEAM AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG Chicago White Sox 105 19 12 26 0 .219 .314 .590

Roger Clemens - SP After a superb 2004, Clemens considered retirement, but instead returned to the Astros and posted one of the greatest seasons in recent history. He reduced his ERA to a minute 1.87 and still threw his fastball in the 90's despite being 43 years old. The only knock on Clemens in 2005 was his low win total, but the Astros were shutout in nine of his 32 starts. TEAM W L S IP SO BB ERA Houston Astros 13 8 0 211 185 62 1.87

Kevin Millwood - SP Like Clemens, Millwood's win/loss record doesn't really indicate how good he was in 2005. The 30-year old posted his best ERA since 1999. Millwood has four pitches that he uses regularly and he likes to challenge the hitters. Entering the year, there was some concern about his shoulder, but the only injury he had in 2005 was a groin muscle. TEAM W L S IP SO BB ERA Cleveland Indians 9 11 0 192 146 52 2.86

A.J. Burnett - SP (Signed five-year, $55 million contract with Blue Jays) Burnett might be the most popular free agent arm on the market because of his age and the fact that his fastball can touch three-digits. The 29-year old ended his tenure with the Marlins on a sour note, but it shouldn't affect his market value. As good as Burnett's stuff is, it should be noted that his career won/loss record is 49-50. TEAM W L S IP SO BB ERA Florida Marlins 12 12 0 209 198 79 3.44

Jarrod Washburn - SP While the 31-year old Washburn doesn't have an electric fastball like some of the other available free agents, he will have a market because he's got solid control of his pitches and is a left-hander. While he only struck out 94 batters, he managed a solid 3.20 ERA and is a good fielding pitcher. TEAM W L S IP SO BB ERA Los Angeles Angels 8 8 0 177 94 51 3.20

Matt Morris Despite surgery last off-season, Morris returned to the Cardinals and pitched really well before tiring late in the year - He was 10-2 with a 3.10 ERA before the all-star break and 4-8 with a 5.32 ERA after. Morris uses his sinker to force ground balls and doesn't give up many walks. The 31-year old has won over 10 games in the last five seasons. TEAM W L S IP SO BB ERA St. Louis Cardinals 14 10 0 192 117 37 4.11

Billy Wagner - RP (Signed four-year, $43 million contract with Mets) The hard throwing Wagner posted the lowest ERA of his major league career in 2005. He used his mid-90's fastball and slider to not only strikeout 87 batters in 77 innings, but he also only gave up 6 home runs despite playing half his games in the hitter friendly Great American Ballpark. The fact that he is left-handed could make him more valuable to most teams. TEAM W L S IP SO BB ERA Philadelphia Phillies 4 3 38 77.2 87 20 1.51

Trevor Hoffman (Signed a two-year, $13.5 million contract with Padres) Hoffman has been the stopper for the Padres for the last 12-years, but his time in San Diego could come to an end. While his ERA has increased in each of the last three seasons, it is still at a respectable level. The 38-year old uses a fastball and change up to keep hitters guessing. He has recorded over 40 saves in six of the last eight seasons. TEAM W L S IP SO BB ERA San Diego Padres 7 3 13 80.1 59 20 2.24

B.J. Ryan - RP (Signed five-year, $47 million contract with Blue Jays) The 6'6" Ryan was so dominant in 2004 that the Orioles' gave the closers job outright in 2005 and he didn't disappoint. The left-hander routinely dominated opposing hitters and only gave up four home runs in 70 innings. He also had 30 more strikeouts than innings pitched. The 29-year old has gone on record saying that he doesn't need to close in 2006, but he wants to play for a contender. TEAM W L S IP SO BB ERA Baltimore Orioles 1 4 26 70.1 100 26 2.43

Kyle Farnsworth - RP (Signed three-year, $17 million contract with Yankees) Even though he was traded mid-season by the Tigers to the Braves, Farnsworth continued his solid 2005 season. He was brought in by Atlanta to be the closer and he didn't disappoint closing all 10 of the save opportunities that were given to him. The 29-year old has a fastball that can reach 100 MPH and proved last season that he has the stuff and mentality to be a closer. TEAM W L S IP SO BB ERA Detroit Tigers/ Atlanta Braves 1 1 16 70 87 27 2.19

Tom Gordon - RP (Signed three-year, $18 million contract with Phillies) While he's 38-years old, Gordon has shown no real signs of slowing down. He appeared in 79 games and more than held his own as the set up man for Mariano Rivera. While his fastball doesn't have the speed it used to, Gordon keeps hitters honest with his curveball. TEAM W L S IP SO BB ERA New York Yankees 5 4 2 80.2 69 29 2.57

Scott Eyre - RP (Signed three-year, $11 million contract with Cubs) The left-handed Eyre was used a lot by the Giants in 2005 and he didn't disappoint. The 33-year old dominated left-handed batters to the tune of a .182 batting average with zero home runs. Because teams are always looking for good lefty setup men, the market for Eyre could be fairly active. TEAM W L S IP SO BB ERA San Francisco Giants 2 2 0 68.1 65 26 2.63