Drew: Drew's case surprises me more than the two other position players in the Frozen Five, because there's no denying he was a pivotal piece for the world champs last year, playing a premium defensive position very well. Perhaps his postseason struggles at the plate were alarming enough to scare off teams, but, more likely, it's his injury history and the Draft pick that has drastically hurt his cause.
The Mets make the most sense, from a need standpoint, but, upon further review, it's hard to see their realistic contention status aligning with the veteran Drew's contractual desires. So it would seem Drew's best bets at this point are either the Yankees and Red Sox, both of whom could use a little more certainty on the left side of their infield -- the Yankees with their current Kelly Johnson/Eduardo Nunez platoon at third and questions about a 40-year-old Derek Jeter at short, and the Red Sox with Xander Bogaerts entering his first full season.
Ultimately, the Red Sox hold the most leverage here, so a reunion wouldn't be a shock. But as with all things involving the Frozen Five, it could take a long time.
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