MLB Free Agents By Position



Here is a list of unrestricted 2008-2009 MLB Free Agents. The list includes players that have team and player options. Also check out our 2009 Top 50 MLB Free Agents and the Type A and B MLB Free Agents.

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2009 MLB Free Agents - First Base
Player 2008 Team Age Contact Notes
Rich Aurilia San Francisco Giants 37 Signed a minor league deal with the Giants
Aaron Boone Washington Nationals 35 Signed with Houston. 1 year, $750,000
Sean Casey Boston Red Sox 34  
Tony Clark San Diego Padres 37 Signed with the Diamondbacks. 1 year, $800,000
Carlos Delgado New York Mets 37 Option Exercised: $16 million
Nomar Garciaparra Los Angeles Dodgers 35 Signed with the A's. 1 year, $1 million.
Jason Giambi New York Yankees 38 Signed with the A's. 1 year, $5.25 million.
Doug Mientkiewicz Pittsburgh Pirates 35 Signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers
Kevin Millar Baltimore Orioles 37 Signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays
Mark Sweeney Los Angeles Dodgers 38 Signed a minor league deal with the Mariners
Mark Teixeira Los Angeles Angels 29 Signed with the Yankess. 8 years, $180 million
Daryle Ward Chicago Cubs 33 Signed a minor league deal with the Reds
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2009 MLB Free Agents - Second Base
Player 2008 Team Age Contact Notes
Chris Burke Arizona Diamondbacks 28 Signed a minor league deal with the Padres
Miguel Cairo Seattle Mariners 34 Signed a minor league deal with the Phillies
Ray Durham Milwaukee Brewers 36  
Damion Easley New York Mets 38  
Mark Ellis Oakland Athletics 31 Re-signed with the A's for 2 years
Chris Gomez Pittsburgh Pirates 37 Signed with the Orioles.
Mark Grudzielanek Kansas City Royals 38  
Jerry Hairston Jr. Cincinnati Reds 32 Signed with the Reds. 1 year, $2 million.
Orlando Hudson Arizona Diamondbacks 30 Signed with the Dodgers. 1 year, $3.8 million
Jeff Kent Los Angeles Dodgers 40 Retired
Felipe Lopez St. Louis Cardinals 28 Signed with the Diamondbacks. 1 year, $3.5 million
Mark Loretta Houston Astros 36 Signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. 1 year, $1.25 million.
Aaron Miles St. Louis Cardinals 32 Signed with the Cubs for 2 years, $4.9 million
Luis Rivas Pittsburgh Pirates 28 Signed a minor league deal with the Cubs
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2009 MLB Free Agents - Shortstop
Player 2008 Team Age Contact Notes
Angel Berroa Kansas City Royals 30 Signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees
Willie Bloomquist Seattle Mariners 30 Signed with the Royals. 2 years, $3.1 million
Orlando Cabrera Chicago White Sox 33 Signed with the A's. 1 year, $4 million.
Juan Castro Baltimore Orioles 36 Signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers
Alex Cintron Baltimore Orioles 29 Signed a minor league deal with the Nationals
Alex Cora Boston Red Sox 32 Signed with the Mets. 1 year, $2 million/
Craig Counsell Milwaukee Brewers 37 Re-signed with the Brewers. 1 year, $1 million
David Eckstein Arizona Diamondbacks 33 Signed with the Padres. 1 year, $850,000.
Adam Everett Minnesota Twins 31 Signed with the Tigers. 1 year, $1 million.
Rafael Furcal Los Angeles Dodgers 30 Re-signed with the Dodgers. 3 years, $30 million.
Cesar Izturis St. Louis Cardinals 28 Signed with the Orioles. 2 years, $5 million.
Felipe Lopez Washington Nationals 28 Signed with the Diamondbacks. 1 year, $3.5 million.
Nick Punto Minnesota Twins 30 Re-signed with the Twins. 2 years, $8.5 million.
Edgar Renteria Detroit Tigers 33 Signed with the Giants. 2 years, $18.5 million.
Jason Smith Kansas City 31 Signed a minor league deal with the Astros
Juan Uribe Chicago White Sox 29 Signed a minor league deal with the Giants
Omar Vizquel San Francisco Giants 41 Team Declined Option: $5.2 million, $300,000 buyout
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2009 MLB Free Agents - Third Basemen
Player 2008 Team Age Contact Notes
Edgardo Alfonzo Texas Rangers 34 Signed with Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Central League
Casey Blake Los Angeles Dodgers 34 Re-signed with the Dodgers. 3 years, $17.5 million
Hank Blalock Texas Rangers 27 Exercised Team Option: $6.2 million
Russell Branyan Milwaukee Brewers 32 Signed with the Mariners. 1 year, $1.4 million.
Joe Crede Chicago White Sox 30 Signed with the Twins. 1 year, $2.5 million
Morgan Ensberg New York Yankees 32 Signed with the Rays
Troy Glaus St. Louis Cardinals 32 Player Option Exercised:
Chipper Jones Atlanta Braves 36 Team Option as Jones did not reach 450 ABs in 2008 (11 short). Option exercised.
Mike Lamb Milwaukee Brewers 33 Re-signed with the Brewers. 1 year, $400,000
Dallas McPherson Florida Marlins 26 Re-signed with the Marlins
Ramon Vazquez Texas Rangers 32 Signed with the Pirates. 2 years, $4 million.
Ty Wigginton Houston Astros 31 Signed with the Orioles. 2 years, $6 million
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2009 MLB Free Agents - Catchers
Player 2008 Team Age Contact Notes
Brad Ausmus Houston Astros 39 Signed with the Dodgers. 1 year, $1 million
Paul Bako Cincinnati Reds 36 Signed with the Cubs. 1 year, $725,000
Rod Barajas Toronto Blue Jays 32 Exercised Team Option: $2.5 million, $500,000 buyout
Michael Barrett San Diego Padres 31 Signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays
Gary Bennett Los Angeles Dodgers 36  
Henry Blanco Chicago Cubs 36 Signed with the Padres. 1 year, $750,000
Jamie Burke Seattle Mariners 37 Re-signd with the Mariners, a minor league deal.
Kevin Cash Boston Red Sox   Signed a minor league deal with the Yankees
Sal Fasano Cleveland Indians 37 Signed a minor league deal with the Rockies
Toby Hall Chicago White Sox 32 Signed a minor league deal with the Astros
Jason Kendall Milwaukee Brewers 34 Vesting 2009 $4.25 option kicked in when he started his 110th game
Jason LaRue St. Louis Cardinals 34 Re-signed with the Cardinals. 1 year, $950,000
Paul Lo Duca Florida Marlins 36  
Adam Melhuse Colorado Rockies 36 Signed a minor league deal with the Rangers
Chad Moeller New York Yankees 33 Signed a minor league deal with the Orioles
Miguel Olivo Kansas City Royals 30 Signed a 1 year deal with a mutual option
Ivan Rodriguez New York Yankees 36 Signed with the Astros. 1 year, $1.5 million.
David Ross Boston Red Sox 31 Signed with the Braves. 2 years, $3 million
Javier Valentin Cincinnati Reds 32 Signed a minor league deal with the Nationals
Jason Varitek Boston Red Sox 36 Re-signed with the Red Sox. 1 year, $5 million
Vance Wilson Detroit Tigers 35 Signed a minor league deal with the Royals
Gregg Zaun Toronto Blue Jays 37 Signed with the Orioles. 1 year, $1.5 million
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2009 MLB Free Agents - Outfielders
Player 2008 Team Age Contact Notes
Reggie Abercrombie Houston Astros 28 Re-signed a minor league deal with the Astros
Bobby Abreu New York Yankees 34 Signed with the Angels. 1 year, $5 million
Moises Alou New York Mets 42  
Garret Anderson Los Angeles Angels 36 Not offered arbitration. No draft compensation. Signed with the Braves. 1 year, $2.5 million
Rocco Baldelli Tampa Bay Rays 26 Signed with the Red Sox. 1 year, $500,000
Willie Bloomquist Seattle Mariners 31 Signed with the Royals. 2 years
Milton Bradley Texas Rangers 30 Signed with the Cubs. 3 years, $30 million.
Emil Brown Oakland Athletics 33 Signed a minor league deal with the Padres
Pat Burrell Philadelphia Phillies 31 Signed with the Rays. 2 years, $16 million.
Mike Cameron Milwaukee Brewers 35 Exercised Team Option: $10 million, $750,000 buyout
Jason Christian New York Yankees 28 Signed a minor league deal with the Orioles
Brady Clark New York Mets 35 Possibly retiring
Jose Cruz Jr. Houston Astros 34  
Adam Dunn Arizona Diamondbacks 28 Signed with the Nationals. 2 years, $20 million.
Jim Edmonds Chicago Cubs 38  
Juan Encarnacion St. Louis Cardinals 32 Might have to retire due to eye injury
Cliff Floyd Tampa Bay Rays 35 Signed with the Padres. 1 year, $750,000
Joey Gathright Kansas City Royals 27 Signed with the Cubs. 1 year, $800,000.
Brian Giles San Diego Padres 37 Exercised Team Option: $9 million, $3 million buyout
Jonny Gomes Tampa Bay Rays 28 Signed a minor league deal with the Reds.
Luis Gonzalez Florida Marlins 40  
Ken Griffey Jr. Chicago White Sox 38 Signed with the Mariners. 1 year, $2 million
Vladimir Guerrero Los Angeles Angels 32 Team Exercised Option: $15 million
Eric Hinske Tampa Bay Rays 31 Signed with the Pirates. 1 year, $1.5 million
Norris Hopper Cincinnati Reds 29 Re-signed with the Reds. 1 year, $402,500
Raul Ibanez Seattle Mariners 36 Signed with the Phillies. 3 years, $30 million.
Jacque Jones Detroit Tigers 33 Signed a minor league deal with the Reds
Gabe Kapler Milwaukee Brewers 32 Signed with the Rays. 1 year, $1 million
Bobby Kielty Boston Red Sox 32 Signed a minor league deal with teh Mets
Mark Kotsay Atlanta Braves 32 Signed with the Red Sox. 1 year, $1.5 million.
Rob Mackowiak Washington Nationals 32 Signed a minor league deal with the Mets
Luis Matos New York Mets 29 Signed a minor league deal with the Twins
Kevin Mench Toronto Blue Jays 30 Signed with the Hanshin Tigers
Jason Michaels Pittsburgh Pirates 32 Signed with the Astros. 1 year, $750,000
Wily Mo Pena Washington Nationals 26 Mutual Option: $5 million club, $2 million player
Dustan Mohr Tampa Bay Rays 32 Signed with the Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association
Craig Monroe Minnesota Twins 31 Signed a minor league deal with the Pirates
David Newhan Houston Astros 34 Re-signed with the Astros
Trot Nixon New York Mets 34 Signed a minor league deal with the Brewers.
Greg Norton Atlanta Braves 36 Re-signed with the Braves. 1 year, $800,000.
Corey Patterson Cincinnati Reds 28 Signed a minor league deal with the Nationals
Jay Payton Baltimore Orioles 35  
Timo Perez Detroit Tigers 33 Re-signed with the Tigers
Scott Podsednik Colorado Rockies 32 Re-signed with the Rockies, minor league deal.
Manny Ramirez Los Angeles Dodgers 36 Re-signed with the Dodgers. 2 years, $45 million. 2nd year is player option. $25 million first year, $15 million deferred.
Juan Rivera Los Angeles Angels 30 Re-signed with the Angels. 3 years, $12.75 million.
Jeff Salazar Arizona Diamondbacks 28 Signed a minor league deal with the Pirates.
Willy Taveras Colorado Rockies 26 Signed with the Reds. 2 years, $6.25 million.
Brad Wilkerson Toronto Blue Jays 31 Signed a minor league deal with the Red Sox
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2009 MLB Free Agents - Designated Hitters
Player 2008 Team Age Contact Notes
Mike Sweeney Oakland Athletics 35 Signed a minor league deal with the Mariners
Frank Thomas Oakland Athletics 40  
Jim Thome Chicago White Sox 37 Vesting option kicked in, $13 million, with 1,100 over last 2 years
Jose Vidro Seattle Mariners 33  
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2009 MLB Free Agents - Starting Pitchers
Player 2008 Team Age Contact Notes
Mario Alvarez Los Angeles Dodgers 24 Re-signed with the Dodgers, minor league deal
Tony Armas Jr. New York Mets 30 Re-signed with the Mets, minor league deal
Jason Bale Kansas City Royals 34 Re-signed with the Royals. 1 year, $1.2 million
Matt Belisle Cincinnati Reds 28 Signed a minor league deal with the Rockies.
A.J. Burnett Toronto Blue Jays 31 Signed with the Yankees. 5 years, $82.5 million.
Paul Byrd Boston Red Sox 37  
Daniel Cabrera Baltimore Orioles 27 Signed with the Nationals. 1 year, $2.6 million
Chris Capuano Milwaukee Brewers 30 Re-signed with the Brewers
Shawn Chacon Houston Astros 30  
Matt Clement St. Louis Cardinals 34 Signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays
Bartolo Colon Boston Red Sox 35 Signed with the White Sox. 1 year, $1 million
Jairo Cuevas Kansas City Royals 24 Re-signed a minor league deal with the Royals
Ryan Dempster Chicago Cubs 31 Re-signed with the Cubs. 4 years, $52 million
Elmer Dessens Atlanta Braves 37 Signed a minor league with the Mets
Scott Elarton Cleveland Indians 32  
Shawn Estes San Diego Padres 35 Signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers
Josh Fogg Cincinnati Reds 31 Signed a minor league deal with the Rockies
Casey Fossum Detroit Tigers   Signed a minor league deal with the Mets
Freddie Garcia Detroit Tigers 32 Signed a minor league deal with the Mets
Jon Garland Los Angeles Angels 28 Signed with the Diamondbacks. 1 year plus option
Tom Glavine Atlanta Braves 42 Re-signed with the Braves. 1 year, $1 million
Charlie Haeger San Diego Padres 25 Signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers
Mike Hampton Atlanta Braves 35 Signed with the Astros. 1 year, $2 million.
Mark Hendrickson Florida Marlins 34 Signed with the Orioles. 1 year, $1.5 million
Clay Hensley San Diego Padres 29 Signed a minor league deal with the Astros
Livan Hernandez Colorado Rockies 33 Signed a minor league deal with the Mets
Orlando Hernandez New York Mets 38  
Runelvys Hernandez Houston Astros 30 Signed with the Samsung Lions in the Korean Baseball Organization
Jason Jennings Texas Rangers 30 Signed a minor league deal with the Rangers
Jason Johnson Los Angeles Dodgers   Signed a minor league deal with the Yankees
Randy Johnson Arizona Diamondbacks 44 Signed with the Giants. 1 year, $8 million.
Ken Kadokura Yomiuri Giants 35 Signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays
Kenshin Kawakami Chunichi Dragons 33 Signed with the Atlanta Braves. 3 years, $23 million
John Lackey Los Angeles Angels 29 Team Exercised Option: $9 million
Kyle Lohse St. Louis Cardinals 29 Re-signed with the Cardinals. 4 years, $41 million. Full no-trade clause.
Braden Looper St. Louis Cardinals 33 Signed with the Brewers. 1 year plus option
Derek Lowe Los Angeles Dodgers 35 Signed with the Braves. 4 years, $60 million.
Greg Maddux San Diego Padres 42 Retired
Mike Maroth Kansas City Royals 30 Signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays
Pedro Martinez New York Mets 36  
Jamie Moyer Philadelphia Phillies 45 Re-signed with the Phillies. 2 years, $13 million.
Mark Mulder St. Louis Cardinals 31 Team Declined Option: $11 million, $1.5 million buyout
Mike Mussina New York Yankees 39 Retired
Tomo Ohka Chicago White Sox 32 Signed a minor league deal with the Indians
Carl Pavano New York Yankees 32 Team Declined Option: $13 million, $1.95 million buyout. Signed with the Indians. 1 year, $1.5 million
Brad Penny Los Angeles Dodgers 30 Signed with the Red Sox. 1 year, $5 million
Odalis Perez Washington Nationals 31 Re-signed with the Nationals, minor league deal
Oliver Perez New York Mets 26 Re-signed with the Mets. 3 years, $36 million
Andy Pettitte New York Yankees 36 Re-signed with the Yankees. 1 year. $5.5 million plus bonuses
Sidney Ponson New York Yankees 31 Signed a minor league deal with the Royals
Mark Prior San Diego Padres 27 Signed a minor leauge deal with the Padres
Horatio Ramirez Chicago White Sox 29 Signed with the Royals. 1 year, $1.8 million
Tim Redding Washington Nationals 30 Signed with the Mets. 1 year, $2.25 million
Kenny Rogers Detroit Tigers 43  
Glendon Rusch San Diego Padres 33 Re-signed with the Rockies to a minor league deal.
C.C. Sabathia Milwaukee Brewers 28 Signed with the Yankees. 7 years, $161 million.
Curt Schilling Boston Red Sox 41 Retired
Ben Sheets Milwaukee Brewers 30  
John Smoltz Atlanta Braves 41 Signed with the Red Sox. 1 year, $5.5 million.
Steve Trachsel Baltimore Orioles 37  
Koji Uehara Yomiuri Giants 33 Signed with the Orioles. 2 years, $10 million.
Tim Wakefield Boston Red Sox 42 Team Exercised Option: $4 million
Randy Wolf Houston Astros 31 Signed with the Dodgers. 1 year, $5 million
Jamey Wright Texas Rangers 33 Signed a minor league deal with the Royals
Jaret Wright Pittsburgh Pirates 32  
Victor Zambrano Colorado Rockies 33  
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2009 MLB Free Agents - Relief Pitchers
Player 2008 Team Age Contact Notes
Jeremy Affeldt Cincinnati Reds 29 Signed with the Giants. 2 years, $8 million.
Luis Ayala Washington Nationals 30 Signed with the Twins. 1 year, $1.3 million
Denny Bautista Pittsburgh Pirates 30 Re-signed with the Pirates, a minor league deal
Joe Beimel Los Angeles Dodgers 31 Signed with the Nationals. 1 year, $2 million
Yhency Brazoban Los Angeles Dodgers 28 Signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers.
Chris Britton New York Yankees 25 Signed a minor league deal with the Padres.
Doug Brocail Houston Astros 41 Re-signed with the Astros. 1 year, $2.75 million.
Lance Cormier Baltimore Orioles 28 Signed with the Rays. 1 year, $675,000.
Juan Cruz Arizona Diamondbacks 29 Signed with Kansas City. 2 years, $6 million
Brendan Donnelly Cleveland Indians 37 Signed a minor league deal with the Rangers.
Alan Embree Oakland Athletics 38 Signed with the Rockies. 1 year, $2.25 million.
Scott Eyre Philadelphia Phillies 36 Re-signed with the Phillies, 1 year, $2 million
Kyle Farnsworth Detroit Tigers 32 Signed with the Royals. 2 years, $9.25 million.
Casey Fossum Detroit Tigers 30 Signed a minor league deal with the Mets.
Keith Foulke Oakland Athletics 35  
Chad Fox Chicago Cubs 38 Re-signed with the Cubs. Minor league contract
Brian Fuentes Colorado Rockies 33 Signed with the Angels. 2 years, $17.5 million
Eric Gagne Milwaukee Brewers 32 Re-signed a minor league deal with the Brewers
Tom Gordon Philadelphia Phillies 40 Signed with the Diamondbacks. 1 year, $500,000
Eddie Guardado Minnesota Twins 37 Signed a minor league deal with the Rangers.
Matt Herges Colorado Rockies 38 Signed a minor league deal with the Indians
Trevor Hoffman San Diego Padres 40 Signed with the Brewers, 1 year, $6 million
Bob Howry Chicago Cubs 35 Signed with the Giants. 1 year, $2.75 million
Jason Isringhausen St. Louis Cardinals 35 Signed a minor league deal with the Rays
Tyler Johnson St. Louis Cardinals 27 Signed a minor league deal with the Mariners.
Todd Jones Detroit Tigers 40 Retired
Jorge Julio Atlanta Braves 29 Signed with the Brewers. 1 year, $950,000
Byung-Hyun Kim Pittsburgh Pirates 29  
Wil Ledezma Arizona Diamondbacks 27 Signed a minor league deal with the Nationals
Jon Lieber Chicago Cubs 38  
Mike Lincoln Cincinnati Reds 33 Re-signed with the Reds. 2 years, $4 million.
Braden Looper St. Louis Cardinals 33 Signed with Milwaukee. 1 year $5.5 million
Brandon Lyon Arizona Diamondbacks 29 Signed with the Tigers. 1 year, $4.25 million
Gary Majewski Cincinnati Reds 28 Signed a minor league deal with the Phillies.
Matt Mantei Detroit Tigers 35 Retired
Damaso Marte New York Yankees 33 Re-signed with the Yankees, 3 years, $12 million.
Doug Mathis Texas Rangers 25 Re-signed a minor league deal with the Rangers
Trever Miller Tampa Bay Rays 35 Signed with the Cardinals. 1 year, $500,000
Guillermo Mota Milwaukee Brewers 35 Signed with the Dodgers. 1 year, $2.35 million
Joe Nelson Florida Marlins 34 Signed with the Rays. 1 year, $1.3 million
Will Ohman Atlanta Braves 30  
Darren Oliver Los Angeles Angels 37 Accepted arbitration from the Angels
Chan Ho Park Los Angeles Dodgers 35 Signed with the Phillies. 1 year, $2.5 million.
John Parrish Toronto Blue Jays 30 Signed a minor league deal with the Orioles.
Scott Proctor Los Angeles Dodgers 31 Signed with the Marlins. 1 year, $750,000
Horacio Ramirez Chicago White Sox 29 Signed with the Royals. 1 year, $1.8 million.
Dennys Reyes Minnesota Twins 31 Signed with the Cardinals. 2 years, $3 million.
Arthur Rhodes Florida Marlins 39 Signed with the Reds. 2 years, $4 million.
Juan Rincon Cleveland Indians 29 Signed a minor league deal with the Tigers
Ricardo Rincon New York Mets 38  
Francisco Rodriguez Los Angeles Angels 26 Signed with the Mets. 3 years, $37 million.
Takahi Saito Los Angeles Dodgers 38 Signed with the Red Sox. 1 year, $1.5 million.
Rudy Seanez Los Angeles Dodgers 39  
Brian Shouse Milwaukee Brewers 39 Signed with the Rays. 1 year, $1.55 million
Russ Springer St. Louis Cardinals 39 Signed with the A`s. 1 year, $3.3 million
Julian Tavarez Atlanta Braves 35 Signed a minro league deal with the Nationals
Mike Timlin Boston Red Sox 42  
Salomon Torres Milwaukee Brewers 36 Retired but Team Exercised Option: $3.75 million.
Ron Villone St. Louis Cardinals 39 Signed a minor league deal with the Mets
David Weathers Cincinnati Reds 38 Accepted aribration from the Reds. 1 year, $3.9 million.
Matt Wise New York Mets 32 Retired
Kerry Wood Chicago Cubs 31 Signed with the Indians. 2 years, $20.5 million.
Jamey Wright Texas Rangers 34 Signed a minor league deal with the Royals
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