Trying to get a feel for which SPs will be available in next seasons FA class. Is there any way to know for sure which of these guys will be available? For instance, I see some of my players on that list and I know they will sign an extension with me before the season ends, thus not making them a free agent next season anymore and taking them off the list.

is there any real good way to know this for the following season, or even two or three seasons down the road?

should I be looking at those 2x arb + extension, early 30s guys with low patience as those who likely will be available?

There is no sure fire way. Patience rating is the only real indicator that I am aware of.

Yes, I'm starting to pay more attention to the Patience rating when it comes to trades, etc.

Thanks. I guess one of the few 'sure' ways are those guys that got arbed 3 times.

Even guys arb'd 3 times are not a sure thing but a majority of the time will not resign. unless that changed when they closed the 3rd arb long term loophole.

It didn't.