Type A and Type B MLB Free Agents


2009 - 2010 MLB Free Agent Section
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Here is a list of all the Type A and Type B MLB free Agents. If they do not re-sign with their 2009 team, and sign with another team, their 2009 team will be awarded compensation in the 2010 MLB draft.

2009 - 2010 Type A MLB Free Agents
Jason Bay OF Boston Red Sox Signed with the NY Mets. 4 years, $66 million.
Chone Figgins IFLos Angeles AngelsSigning with the Mariners to a reported 4 year, $36 million deal, plus an option year.
Mike Gonzalez RPAtlanta BravesSigned with the Orioles. 2 years, $12 million.
Matt Holliday OFSt. Louis CardinalsRe-signed with the Cardinals. 7 years, $120 million.
John Lackey SPLos Angeles AngelsSigned with the Red Sox. 5 years, $82.5-85 million
Placido Polanco IFDetroit TigersSigned with the Phillies. 3 years, $18 million.
Marco Scutaro IFToronto Blue JaysSigned with the Red Sox. 2 years, $11 million. 3rd year option ($6 mill - team. $3 mill - player, $1.5 buyout)
Jose Valverde RPHouston AstrosSigned with the Tigers. 2 years, $14 million.
Billy Wagner RPBoston Red SoxSigned with the Braves. 1 year, $7 million with an option for $6.5 million.

2009 - 2010 Type B MLB Free Agents
Player Pos. 2008 Team Contract notes
Rod Barajas CToronto Blue Jays Signed with the Mets. 1 year, $500,000.
Adrian Beltre IFSeattle MarinersSigned with the Red Sox. 1 year, $10 million.
Marlon Byrd OFTexas RangersSigned with the Cubs. 3 years, $15 million.
Mark DeRosa IFSt. Louis CardinalsSigned with the Giants. 2 years, $12 million.
Justin Duchscherer SPOakland A'sRe-signed with the A's. 1 year, $2 million.
Brandon Lyon RPDetroit TigersSigned with the Astros. 3 years, $15 million.
Jason Marquis SPColorado RockiesSigned with the Nationals. 2 years, $15 million
Joel Pineiro SPSt. Louis Cardinals Signed with the Angles. 2 years, $16 million
Fernando Rodney RPDetroit TigersSigned with the Angels. 2 years, $11 million
Ivan Rodriguez CTexas RangersSigned with the Nationals. 2 years, $5 million.
Yorvit Torrealba CColorado Rockies Signed with the Padres. 1 year, $1.25 million.
Gregg Zaun CTampa Bay Rays Signed with the Brewers. 1 year, $2.15 million