Best of the rest: Free agents worth taking a gamble on

The offseason, believe it or not, is quickly coming to an end.

In a few short weeks, pitchers and catchers will report to their respective spring training facilities, which means general managers will also be wrapping up offseason signings.

Still, there's a slew of players at a myriad of positions that are very capable of giving a contending team that extra push, or a rebuilding team some time to grow.

Here's a look at some of the best free agents still on the market:

C - Matt Wieters

Matt Wieters' options are dwindling as the offseason trucks on, and aside from his reputation as one of the worst pitch-framers in baseball, he has a lot to offer. The four-time All-Star has been limited to just 225 games over the past three seasons, so while making him the everyday catcher might not be ideal, pairing him up with another catcher would make him an asset to most clubs.

Potential fits: Mets, White Sox, Mariners, Rockies

1B - Mike Napoli

Some would argue that veteran slugger Mike Napoli might be the best bat available on the market. In his lone season with the Cleveland Indians, Napoli is coming off his best offensive campaign over an 11-year career, belting 34 homers and driving in 101 runs over 150 games. He could provide some serious pop as a DH, and even play first base, but his next contract could be his last before retirement.

Potential fits: Rangers, Blue Jays, Royals

2B - Chase Utley

There are a lot of teams that could benefit from Chase Utley's presence. The hard-nosed veteran could slot in at second base, and do some damage. Utley is coming off a 14-home run season, but the most important thing he did with the Los Angeles Dodgers was mentor reigning Rookie of the Year recipient Corey Seager.

Potential fits: Rays, Braves, Blue Jays

3B - Aaron Hill

There aren't many landing spots for a 34-year-old veteran who is coming off one of the worst offensive seasons of his career. With that in mind, Aaron Hill can prove to be a decent depth guy at the corner positions or second base.

Potential fits: Rays, Royals, Padres

SS - Alexei Ramirez

There's no easy way to put it: Alexei Ramirez is in a tough spot. His minus-14.2 WAR was the worst among qualifiers in the majors last season. So while he can make the rare flashy play, he struggled to make the routine ones. He also had a tough time at the dish in 2016, slashing a career-worst .241/.277/.333 with six homers over 145 games. So if a team wants to take a flier on him as a backup, he's likely to come cheap.

Potential fits: Rockies, Rays, Padres, Orioles

1B/OF - Brandon Moss

Of all the left-handed hitters still on the market, Brandon Moss might be one of the more intriguing ones. The biggest reason Moss is being pushed out of St. Louis is because Matt Carpenter will supplant him at first base. Still, he crushed 28 homers and drove in 67 runs last season, so his bat could prove to be useful. It also helps that he has the ability to play the outfield as well.

Potential fits: Blue Jays, Twins, White Sox, Phillies

OF - Angel Pagan

Angel Pagan could, realistically, be a solid starting option for some big-league teams. Last year he slashed .277/.331/.418 with 12 homers and 24 doubles in 129 games. The 35-year-old still has some juice left in the tank, and aside from providing some upside at the plate, he could also be a plus defender in the right park.

Potential fits: Cardinals, Orioles, Blue Jays, Rays

OF - Franklin Gutierrez

Franklin Gutierrez performed admirably in his seventh season with the Seattle Mariners. The 11-year veteran slashed .246/.329/.452 with 14 homers in 98 games. The 33-year-old isn't expected to sign as a starter anywhere, but he could make due as a solid depth outfielder.

Potential fits: Indians, Phillies, Cardinals

DH - Pedro Alvarez

If anyone needs a left-handed designated hitter, Pedro Alvarez is the man for the job. Since becoming a full-time player in 2012, Alvarez's worst season came in 2014 when he hit 18 homers. Last year, he belted 22 over 109 games in part-time duties. While his strikeout rate can be high, he's a former All-Star who can still go yard with the best of them.

Potential fits: Blue Jays, Rangers, Athletics

SP - Jason Hammel

After winning a World Series, Jason Hammel is exploring the free-agent market, and could prove to be a valuable rotation arm on most teams. The right-hander has never been spectacular, but you can bank on 165 innings of work and a solid veteran presence from a pitcher who is coming off a career-high 15 wins.

Potential fits: Yankees, Reds, Orioles, Angels

CL - Greg Holland

At one point, Greg Holland was one of the best closers in baseball. But after missing the 2016 season following Tommy John surgery, the big question is whether he can return to that dominant form. The two-time All-Star - who has a 1.97 ERA and 125 saves in his last three seasons - could be a steal for teams needing back-end help.

Potential fits: Nationals, Rockies, Dodgers