Ticats facing tough decisions with their own free agents

When the Canadian Football League released its official list of all pending free agents on Friday, one thing became absolutely clear.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have some difficult decisions to make.

Sure, this is the case every off-season in a league that tends to be more than a bit nomadic and always sees plenty of change. But many of the names on Hamilton’s list of 27 guys who could hit the open market if they’re not re-signed by early February are rather important pieces. At least, they have been.

Start with Bo Levi Mitchell. The guy who’s been the East nominee for most outstanding player — and plays the most-important position on the team — two years in a row doesn’t have a contract.

Right after the Ticats lost to the Alouettes in the East final, the 35-year-old said he had to take s