148 players filed for free agency today, according to an MLBPA press release. This year's class includes headliners such as Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder, Jose Reyes, and C.J. Wilson. Adam Rubin has the full list of players mentioned in the release at ESPN New York.
Teams have until Thursday at 12:01am ET to exclusively negotiate with their own free agents. If an agreement isn't reached by that point, players are free to sign with any team. Player and team options must be exercised or declined by 11:59pm ET on Monday night, meaning a few more names will be added to the list of free agents at that point.
You can view MLBTR's complete list of free agents here and keep tabs all winter long on who signs where with our Free Agent Tracker.
The list still has Swisher, Cano, and Giambi on it
I thought the list is a little high, I’m sure there are others no doubt.
I thought they changed the rules for this year and that they all automatically became free agents…..
Nope
Orioles needs:
1st Baseman, possibly 2nd Baseman, Backup Catch, at least 2 viable starting pitchers, at least a few bullpen arms, another outfielder, and a DH. Anything else I am missing?
a change of divisions
Rabbitov, Rabbitov, Rabbitov… what is wrong with you? LOL
Seriously, Mark Reynolds is fine at first base as long as he works on his footwork during this offseason. 2nd Base… I would like to see Ramon Santiago signed. That would give the O’s some flexibility. They could platoon Andino and Santiago @ 2nd base and so those fellas don’t get bored, shift Andino to 3rd base and have him rest Wright or Rolen assuming we trade for either of them. We also need a left fielder (Ross is the Boss, Ross is the Boss). Plenty of catchers around, I am just wondering if Old Man Angelos is going to pony up the dough to get that person. Pitchers….. I can’t wait. I have stated my opinion many times as to whom I want. However, I will end with this maybe the Orioles could swing a trade with the Angels to pick up Dan Haren. I am sure Dipoto and he went out to dinner last night to celebrate Dipoto coming to Anaheim!
You suggested we move Andino to 3rd, that Mark Reynolds could play a good 1st, and that we will trade for either Wright or (gulp) Rolen and there’s something wrong with me?
Yes, I really believe Rolen could have a come back year! Only if he can get that shoulder healthy. Andino can handle third, fieldingwise … I don’t see any problems!
Problems:
– Andino barely has a bat for SS let alone third.
– Rolen could come back but what would we trade for him? He also has had a lot of injury problems in his career and hasn’t shown me anything to make me think a move to the Al East is a good thing
– Wright for . . . Machado? Dylan Bundy? Pass.
– Reynolds looked at least comparably, if not worst, at fielding first than third. He could move to first, but not for Andino at third. Andino is a fill in / utility player.
The Orioles dont have a Wright or Rolen….
they will never kid…..um……mmmm…yeah NEVER
I am just enjoying the debate amongst ya’ll for a team that hasn’t been relevant in awhile. I love true baseball fans who support their team regardless. I’d agree that you need to look to build from within. Personally, I like Ken’s perspective on the subject. Your OF looks great, Reynolds is obviously not Pujols but he’s not an issue to replace, but if you sure up that SP staff, you’d be in a bit better shape. The team isn’t that far off from being competitive in most divisions, unfortunately you’re stuck where you are.
If you need a 5th starter, I’ll trade you Derek Lowe for a pack of Big League Chew. 🙂
Are you guys still going to do the picking where free agents sign thing?
Technically, 0 players filed for free agency, since it is now an automatic process.
What about international free agents?
Cano going no where.
as a cards fan i would gladly send the o’s skip or the riot