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MLB Free Agents By Position-2008

2008 MLB Free Agent Section
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2008 MLB Free Agents - First Base
Player2007 TeamContract Notes
Aaron Boone Florida Marlins Signed with the Nationals. 1 year, $1 million
Sean CaseyDetroit Tigers Signed with the Red Sox. 1 year, $700,000
Tony ClarkArizona Diamondbacks Signed with the Padres. 1 year
Robert Fick Washington Nationals Signed a minor league deal with the Padres
Julio FrancoAtlanta Braves 
Scott Hatteberg Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati exercised $1.85 million option.
Ryan Klesko San Francisco Giants  
Doug Mientkiewicz New York Yankees Signed a minor league deal with the Pirates
Kevin MillarBaltimore OriolesOption
Mike Piazza Oakland A's  
Mark SweeneyLos Angeles Dodgers Re-signed with the Dodgers. 1 year, $600,000
Mike SweeneyKansas City Royals Signed a minor league deal with the A's
Daryle Ward Chicago Cubs Cubs exercised option, $1.2 million
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2008 MLB Free Agents - Second Base
Player 2007 TeamContract Notes
Craig BiggioHouston Astros Retired at the end of the season.
Geoff Blum San Diego Padres Signed with the Astros. 1 year, $1.1 million.
Miguel Cairo St. Louis Cardinals Signed with the Mariners. 1 year, $850,000
Luis CastilloNew York MetsRe-signed with the Mets. 4 years, $25 million.
Damion EasleyNew York Mets Re-signed with the Mets, 1 year, $950,000
Mark EllisOakland Athletics Oakland picked up option
Marcus GilesSan Diego Padres Signed a minor league deal with the Rockies
Tony GraffaninoMilwaukee Brewers 
Tadahito IguchiPhiladelphia Phillies Signed with the Padres. 1 year, $4 million
Jeff KentLos Angeles Dodgers Accepted $9 million option with the Dodgers
Kaz MatsuiColorado Rockies Signed with the Astros. 3 years, $16.5 million.
Aaron Miles St. Louis Cardinals Re-signed with the Cardinals. 1 year, $1,400,000
Jose ValentinNew York Mets Re-signed with the Mets, a minor league deal.
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2008 MLB Free Agents - Short Stop
Player 2007 Team Contract Notes
David EcksteinSt. Louis CardinalsSigned with the Blue Jays. 1 year, $4.5 million
Adam Everett Houston Astros Signed with the Twins. 1 year, $2.8 million
Jerry Gil Cincinnati Reds Signed a minor league deal with the Reds
Cesar IzturisPittsburgh Pirats Signed with the Cardinals. 1 year, $2.85 million
Mark Loretta Houston Astros Accepted arbitration from the Astros
John McDonaldToronto Blue Jays Re-signed with Toronto for 2 years
Neifi PerezDetroit Tigers 
Juan UribeChicago White Sox Team declined option, then signed Uribe to a 1 year, $4.5 million deal.
Jorge Velandia Tampa Bay Devil Rays Signed a minor league deal with the Pirates
Omar VizquelSan Francisco Giants Re-signed with the Giants. 1 year, $5.5 million
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2008 MLB Free Agents - Third Base
Player 2007 TeamContract Notes
Tony Batista Washington Nationals  
Russell BranyanSan Diego Padres Signed a minor league deal with the Brewers
Jeff Cirillo Arizona Diamondbacks  
Morgan Ensberg San Diego Padres Signed a minor league deal with the Yankees
Pedro Feliz San Francisco Giants Signed with the Phillies. 2 years, $8.5 million
Chris Gomez Cleveland Indians Signed with the Pirates. 1 year, $1 million.
Corey KoskieMilwaukee Brewers Designated for assignment
Mike LambHouston Astros Signed with the Twins. 2 years, $6.6 million
Mike LowellBoston Red Sox Re-signed with the Red Sox. 3 years for $37.5 million.
Dallas McPherson Los Angeles Angels Signed a minor league deal with the Marlins
Abraham O. NunezPhiladelphia Phillies Signed a minor league deal with the Brewers
Alex RodriguezNew York Yankees Re-signed with the Yankees for 10 years, $275 million plus other incentives.
Chris Woodward Atlanta Braves Signed a minor league deal with the Yankees
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2008 MLB Free Agents - Catcher
Player 2007 Team Contract Notes
Sandy Alomar Jr. New York Mets Retired
Brad Ausmus Houston Astros Re-signed with Houston for 1 year, $2 million
Paul Bako Baltimore Orioles Signed a minor league deal with Cincinnati
Rod Barajas Philadelphia Phillies Signed with the Blue Jays. 1 year, $1.2 million
Michael Barrett San Diego Padres Accepted arbitration from the Padres. 1 year, $3.5 million
Gary Bennett St. Louis Cardinals Signed with the Dodgers. 1 year, $875,000
Kevin Cash Boston Red Sox Declined outright assignment and elected for free agency
Ramon Castro New York Mets Re-signed with the Mets for 2 years, $4.6 million
Johnny Estrada New York Mets Signed with the Nationals. 1 year, $1.25 million
Jason Kendall Chicago Cubs Signed with the Brewers. 1 year, $4.5 million with bonuses up to $1 mill. Option included.
Jason LaRue Kansas City Royals Signed a 1 year deal with the Cardinals, $850,000
Mike Lieberthal Los Angeles Dodgers Retired
Paul Lo Duca New York Mets Signed with the Nationals. 1 year, $5 million.
Mike Matheny San Francisco Giants  
Damian Miller Milwaukee Brewers  
Doug Mirabelli Boston Red Sox Re-signed with the Red Sox. 1 year, $500,000
Jose Molina New York Yankees Re-signed with the Yankees, 2 years.
Josh Paul Tampa Bay Devil Rays Re-signed a minor league deal with Tampa
Jorge Posada New York Yankees Re-signed with the Yankees for 4 years, $52.4 million
Miguel Olivo Florida Marlins Signed with the Royals. 1 year
Ivan Rodriguez Detroit Tigers Detroit exercised option for 1 year at $13 million .
Kelly Stinnett St. Louis Cardinals  
Yorvit Torrealba Colorado Rockies Re-signed with Colorado. 2 years, $7 million with an option
Javier Valentin Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati exercised $1.35 million option
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2008 MLB Free Agents - Outfield
Player2007 TeamContract Notes
Bobby AbreuNew York Yankees Yankees exercised $16 million option
Moises AlouNew York Mets The Mets exercised $7.5 million option.
Marlon Anderson New York Mets Re-signed with the Mets. 2 years, $2.2 million
Sean Barker Colorado Rockies Non-tendered
Barry BondsSan Francisco Giants 
Milton BradleySan Diego PadresSigned with the Rangers. 1 year, $5 million.
Emil Brown Kansas City Royals Signed with the A's. 1 year, $1.45 million
Mike CameronSan Diego Padres Signed with the Brewers. 1 year, $7 million
Jeff DaVanonOakland Athletics Signed a minor league deal with the Padres.
Adam DunnCincinnati Reds Cincinnati exercised their $13 million option.
Brad Eldred Pittsburgh Pirates Signed a minor league deal with the White Sox
Darin ErstadChicago White Sox Signed with the Astros. 1 year, $1 million
Cliff Floyd Chicago Cubs Signed with the Rays. 1 year, $3 million
Kosuke Fukudome Chunichi Dragons Singed with the Cubs to a reported 4 years, $48 million.
Luis GonzalezLos Angeles Dodgers Signed with the Marlins. 1 year, $2 million
Nick Gorneault Texas Rangers Signed a minor league deal with the Astros
Shawn GreenNew York Mets Retired
Jose Guillen Seattle Mariners Signed with the Royals. 3 years, $36 million.
Willie Harris Atlanta Braves Signed with the Nationals. 1 year, $800,000
Jerry Harriston Jr. Texas Rangers Signed a minor league deal with the Reds
Eric HinskeBoston Red Sox Signed a minor league deal with the Rays
Torii HunterMinnesota TwinsSigned with the LA Angels. 5 years, $90 million
Geoff JenkinsMilwaukee Brewers Signed with the Phillies. 2 years, $13 million
Ben Johnson New York Mets Signed a minor league deal with the Mets
Andruw JonesAtlanta BravesSigned with the LA Doaders. 2 years, $36.2 million
Bobby KieltyBoston Red Sox Re-signed a minor league deal with the Red Sox
Jason Lane San Diego Padres Signed a minor league deal with the Yankees
Kenny Lofton Cleveland Indians  
Nick Logan Washington Nationals Non-tendered
Rob MackowiakSan Diego Padres Signed with the Nationals. 1 year, $1.5 million
Kevin Mench Milwaukee Brewers Signed a minor league deal with the Rangers
Trot Nixon Cleveland Indians Signed minor league deal with the Diamondbacks
Orlando PalmeiroHouston Astros 
Corey PattersonBaltimore Orioles Signed a minor league deal with the Reds
Aaron RowandPhiladelphia PhilliesSigned with the Giants. 5 years, $60 million.
Reggie SandersKansas City Royals 
Bronson Sardinha New York Yankees Non-tendered
Sammy SosaTexas Rangers 
Matt Stairs Toronto Blue Jays Agreed to a 2 year, $3.5 million contract
Shannon Stewart Oakland A's Signed with the Blue Jays. 1 year
So Taguchi St. Louis Cardinals Signed with the Phillies. 1 year, $1.05 million
Jason Tyner Minnesota Twins Signed a minor league deal with the Indians
Brad WilkersonTexas Rangers Signed with the Mariners. 1 year. $3 million
Preston Wilson St. Louis Cardinals  
Rondell White Minnesota Twins  
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2008 MLB Free Agents - Starting Pitchers
Player 2007 Team Contract Notes
Tony Armas Pittsburgh Pirates Signed a minor league deal with the NY Mets
Kris Benson Baltimore Orioles Baltimore declined $7.5 million option
Paul Byrd Cleveland Indians The Indians picked up the $7.5 million option
Roger Clemens New York Yankees  
Matt Clement Boston Red Sox Signed with St. Louis. 1 year, $1.5 million base salary
Bartolo Colon Los Angeles Angels Signed a minor league deal with the Red Sox
Elmer Dessens Colorado Rockies Signed a minor league deal with the Pirates
Octavio Dotel Atlanta Braves Declined $5.5 million option
Chad Durbin Detroit Tigers Signed with the Phillies. 1 year, $900,000
Josh Fogg Colorado Rockies Signed with the Reds. 1 year, $1 million
Casey Fossum Tampa Bay Devil Rays Signed with the Pirates
Freddy Garcia Philadelphia Phillies  
Jose Garcia Oakland A's Non-tendered
Tom Glavine New York Mets Signed with the Atlanta Braves. 1 year, $8 million
Mark Hendrickson Los Angeles Dodgers Signed with the Marlins. 1 year, $1.5 million
Livan Hernandez Arizona Diamondbacks Signed with the Twins. 1 year, $5 million
Jason Jennings Houston Astros Signed with the Rangers. 1 year, $4 million
Kenshin Kawakami Chunichi Dragons  
Byung-Hyun Kim Florida Marlins Signed with the Pirates. 1 year, $850,000. Going to be released
Hiroki Kuroda Hiroshima Carp Signed with the Dodgers. 3 years, $35.3 million
Brian Lawrence New York Mets Mets declined option
Jon Lieber Philadelphia Phillies Signed with the Cubs. 1 year, $3.5 million
Kyle Lohse Philadelphia Phillies Signed with the Cardinals. 1 year, $4.25 million
Rodrigo Lopez Colorado Rockies  
Greg Maddux San Diego Padres Signed a 1 year deal for $10 million.
Wade Miller Chicago Cubs  
Eric Milton Cincinnati Reds  
Russ Ortiz San Francisco Giants  
Odalis Perez Kansas City Royals Kansas City decline 2008 option
Andy Pettitte New York Yankees Re-sign with the Yankees. 1 year, $16 million
Joel Pineiro St. Louis Cardinals Option
Mark Prior Chicago Cubs Signed with the Padres. 1 year, $1 million plus incentives
Mark Redman Colorado Rockies Re-signed with Colorado. 1 year, $1 million
Kenny Rogers Detroit Tigers Re-signed with the Tigers. 1 year, $8 million.
Kazumi Saito Fukuoka Softbank Hawks  
Curt Schilling Boston Red Sox Re-signed with the Red Sox. 1 year, $8 million base salary, $3 million in preforance bonuses based on innings and $2 million based on weight clauses.
Carlos Silva Minnesota Twins Signed with the Mariners. 4 years, $48 million
Julian Tavarez Boston Red Sox Boston exercised team option, $3.85 million
John Thompson Kansas City Royals  
Brett Tomko Los Angeles Dodgers Signed with the Royals. 1 year, $3 million
Josh Towers Toronto Blue Jays Signed with the Rockies. 1 year, $400,000
Steve Trachsel Chicago Cubs Cubs declined option
Tim Wakefield Boston Red Sox Boston exercised team option, $4 million
Jeff Weaver Seattle Mariners  
David Wells Los Angeles Dodgers  
Kip Wells St. Louis Cardinals Signed with the Rockies. 1 year, $3.1 million
Randy Wolf Los Angeles Dodgers Signed with the Padres. 1 year, $4.25 million. Up to $9 million if meets all performance bonuses.
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2008 MLB Free Agents - Relief Pitchers
Player2007 TeamContract Notes
Jeremy AffeldtColorado Rockies Signed with Cincinnati. 1 year, $3 million
Antonio Alfonseca Philadelphia Phillies  
Armando BenitezFlorida Marlins Signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays
Joe Borowski Cleveland Indians The Indians exercised their option, $4 million
Doug Brocail San Diego Padres Signed with the Astros. 1 year, $2.5 million
Shawn Camp Tampa Bay Devil Rays Signed with Blue Jays
Jack Cassel San Diego Padres Signed with the Astros. 1 year, $400,000
Shawn Chacon Pittsburgh Pirates Signed with the Astros. 1 year, $2 million
Francisco CorderoMilwaukee BrewersSigned with the Reds. 4 years, $46 million. Option for 1 more year.
Brandon Donnelly Boston Red Sox Signed a minor league deal with the Indians
Keith Foulk Cleveland Indians Signed with the A's. 1 year deal
Kazuo Fukumori Japan Signed with the Rangers. 2 years, $3 million
Eric Gagne Boston Red Sox Signed with the Brewers. 1 year, $10 million with up to $1 million in performace bonuses
Eddie Guardado Cincinnati Reds Signed with the Rangers. 1 year, $2 million
LaTroy Hawkins Colorado Rockies Signed with the Yankees. 1 year, $3.75 million.
Matt Herges Colorado Rockies Re-signed with the Rockies. 1 year, $2.5 million plus and option.
Hitoki Iwase Chunichi Dragons Signed in Japan
Todd JonesDetroit Tigers Re-signed with the Tigers for 1 year, $7 million.
Jorge JulioColorado Rockies Signed a minor league deal with the Indians
Joe Kennedy Toronto Blue Jays Passed away
Ray King Milwaukee Brewers Signed with the Nationals. Minor league deal
Masahide Kobayashi Chiba Lotte Marines Signed with the Indians. 2 years, $6.25 million with a $3.25 million club option.
Scott LinebrinkMilwaukee BrewersSigned with the White Sox. 4 years, $19 million
Ron MahayAtlanta Braves Signed with the Royals. 2 years, $8 million
Jose Mesa Philadelphia Phillies  
Trever MillerHouston Astros Signed with the Rays. 2 years
Brian Moehler Houston Astros Re-signed with the Astros, minor league deal
Mike MyersChicago White Sox Signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers
Joe NathanMinnesota Twins Minnesota exercised their $6 million option.
Akinori Otsuka Texas Rangers Non-tendered
Troy Percival St. Louis Cardinals Signed with the Rays. 2 year, $8 million
Chris ReitsmaSeattle Mariners Signed a minor league deal with the Mariners
Al Reyes Tampa Bay Rays $2.3 option was exercised by the Rays
Arthur Rhodes Seattle Mariners Signed a minor league deal with the Mariners
David Riske Kansas City Royals Signed with Milwaukee. 3 years, $13 million with a $4.75 option.
Mariano RiveraNew York YankeesRe-signed with the Yankees. 3 years, $45 million.
J.C. Romero Philadelphia Phillies Re-signed with the Phillies for 3 years, $12 million
Rudy Seanez Los Angeles Dodgers Re-signed with the Dodgers, minor league deal
Aaron Sele New York Mets  
Mike TimlinBoston Red Sox Re-signed with the Red Sox. 1 year, $3 million.
Ron Villone New York Yankees Signed a minor league deal with the Cardinals
Luis VizcainoNew York Yankees Signed with the Rockies. 2 years, $7.5 million
Tyler Walker San Francisco Giants Re-signed with the Giants, 1 year deal.
John Wasdin Pittsburgh Pirates Signed with the Cardinals
Bob Wickman Arizona Diamondbacks  
Scott WilliamsonBaltimore Orioles Signed a minor league deal with the Giants
Matt Wise Milwaukee Brewers Signed with the Mets. 1 year, $1.2 million
Kerry WoodChicago Cubs Re-signed with Cubs for 1 year, $4.2 million base salary with up to $3.45 in incentives.
Yasuhiko Yabuta Japan Signed with the Royals. 2 years, $6 million.
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