You're the GM. Build your roster solely from available free agents

Happy Thanksgiving to veteran Sox and Pinstripes readers, and rookies getting acclimated to this rivalry illustrated on the blogosphere! The winter meetings are a couple weeks away, and few free agents have signed, so this is a perfect time to play the You're the GM game.

The rules are easy to follow. You have a bankroll like the New York Yankees, so money is no object. You have a 25-man roster - American League style - so you need a DH and you must determine whether you will carry seven relievers or use six and add another utility player. To see an up-to-date list of available players, visit www.mlbtraderumors.com and click on the 2010 MLB Free Agent List in the MLBTR Features section in the right column.

Here is my roster:

Starting Pitchers

1. John Lackey
2. Rich Harden
3. Andy Pettitte
4. Ben Sheets
5. Randy Wolf

There are risks here, I know. Harden isn't exactly durable and Sheets is injury prone, yet when both arms are healthy, they are among the most dominant in the game. Lackey as the ace is a no-brainer. Pettitte sowed that he has gas left in the tank. Wolf is ideal as a No. 5 starter. Jon Garland, Erik Bedard and Justin Duchscherer also received consideration.

Bullpen

1. Closer - Billy Wagner
2. Rafael Betancourt
3. Brandon Lyon
4. Rafael Soriano
5. Mike Gonzalez (LHP)
6. Takashi Saito
7. Darren Oliver (LHP)

I still think Wagner has a lot left to offer as a closer, though I hope he returns to the Red Sox as a set-up man.

Catchers

1. Bengie Molina
2. Rod Barajas

Molina is 35, but he is still a proficient catcher, and Barajas is a palatable insurance policy in case Molina gets injured.

Designated Hitter - Johnny Damon

Hideki Matsui is another option, but Damon gives the team power and speed, and he can also play a game here and there in the outfield.

Infielders

1B - Adam LaRoche

2B - Placido Polanco

SS - Marco Suctaro

3B - Chone Figgins

Utility Infielder - Mark Loretta

Utility Infielder - Adam Everett

I chose Figgins over Adrian Beltre at third base because this team needs speed.

Outfielders

LF - Matt Holliday

CF - Mike Cameron

RF - Jason Bay

Backup Outfielder - Rick Ankiel

Bay can play right field, though his arm is nothing special. Ankiel gives the team a backup center fielder whle Damon can serve as a back up in left.

There you have it. Now it's time to hear your thoughts and suggestions.