The 2007-2008 Off-Season Shopping Guide: Most valuable potential free agents with predictions, List of potential trade candidates, List of potential non-tenders, List of players eligible for arbitration, Future salary commitments, Team budgets, needs and projected rosters, Managerial, ownership and coaching changes, Free agency rules, & Trading rules


Players that are currently free agents


Players listed below are free to sign with any team. For more information about free agency, click here. Consider the list below the most comprehensive available on the internet, rarely with errors.



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Player Team Pos. Status Service Agent Age Type
Jose Acevedo Baltimore OriolesRHRPFA2.037 30
Kelyn Acosta San Francisco GiantsRHRPMFA0.122 23
Mike Adams San Diego PadresRHRPFA1.031 Alan Nero129
Chris Aguila Pittsburgh PiratesRFMFA1.037 29
Ryan Aldridge Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimRHRPMFA 24
Manny Alexander Washington Nationals2BMFA6.163 37
Antonio Alfonseca Philadelphia PhilliesRHRPFA8.047 Juan Iglesias36
Sandy Alomar Jr. New York MetsCFA17.047 John Boggs41
Oscar Alvarez Baltimore OriolesLHSPMFA 27
Stephen Andrade Tampa Bay RaysRHRPMFA 30
Alberto Arias Colorado RockiesMFA
Miguel Asencio Houston AstrosRHRPMFA3.079 27
Ezequiel Astacio Texas RangersRHSPMFA0.133 Arn Tellem28
Pedro Astacio Washington NationalsRHSPMFA13.073 Steve Schnieder 38
Jeff Bagwell Houston Astros1BRetired16 Barry Axelrod39
Jeff Bajenaru Arizona DiamondbacksRHRPMFA0.064 30
Kevin Barker Toronto Blue Jays1BMFA0.129 32
Chris Barnwell Milwaukee BrewersSSMFA Doug Rogalski29
Kevin Barry Atlanta BravesRHRPMFA0.079 29
Philip Barzilla Houston AstrosLHSPMFA 29
Tony Batista Washington Nationals3BMFA8.072 Arn Tellem, Andy Mota34
Colter Bean New York YankeesRHRPMFA0.008 31
David Bell Milwaukee Brewers3BFA11.048 Arn Tellem, Joe Bick, Reich, Katz and Landis35
Mark Bellhorn Cincinnati Reds3BMFA6.117 Mark Rodgers33
Craig Biggio Houston Astros2BRetired18.099 Barry Axelrod42
Tim Bittner Chicago White SoxLHRPMFA 27
Nate Bland Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimLHRPMFA0.057 33
Barry Bonds San Francisco GiantsLFFA20.129 Jeff Borris/None43A
Chris Booker Washington NationalsRHRPMFA0.161 31
Tagg Bozied St. Louis CardinalsMFA 28
Juan Brito Washington NationalsCMFA 30
Jeremy Brown Oakland AthleticsCRetired0.045 Joe Longo28
Adrian Brown Texas RangersCFFA4.085 34
Jeromy Burnitz Pittsburgh PiratesRFRetired12.064 Howard Simon39
Mike Burns Boston Red SoxRHRPMFA1.019 29
Jolbert Cabrera Colorado Rockies2BMFA 35
Giovanni Carrara Los Angeles DodgersRHRPMFA5.039 SFX40
Hector Carrasco Washington NationalsRHRPFA10.061 Adam Katz38
Vinny Castilla Colorado Rockies3BRetired13.056 Eric Goldschmidt41
Roger Cedeno Baltimore OriolesRFFA9.004 Peter Greenberg33
Michael Cervenak Baltimore Orioles3BMFA 31
Bruce Chen Texas RangersLHSPMFA6.053 Scott Boras30
Jason Childers Tampa Bay RaysRHRPMFA 33
Ryan Christianson St. Louis CardinalsCMFA Larry Reynolds27
Jeff Cirillo Arizona Diamondbacks3BFA12.064 Jeff Borris38
Howie Clark Toronto Blue Jays1BMFA1.009 34
Brandon Claussen Washington NationalsLHSPMFA1.081 29
Royce Clayton Boston Red SoxSSFA14.132 Arn Tellem (previously Rick Licht, Ken Felder)38
Roger Clemens New York YankeesRHSPFA21.142 Randy and Alan Hendricks45
Steve Colyer Atlanta BravesLHRPFA1.008 29
Jeff Conine New York Mets1BRetired14.079 Joe McIntosh, Michael Watkins41
Tim Corcoran Tampa Bay RaysRHRPMFA1.009 Joe Longo30
Rheal Cormier Atlanta BravesLHRPFA14.054 41
Fernando Cortez Kansas City Royals2BMFA John Boggs26
Rob Cosby Toronto Blue Jays3BMFA 27
Tim Crabtree Detroit TigersRHRPMFA 38
Cesar Crespo Baltimore OriolesSSMFA1.054 28
Jack Cressend Tampa Bay RaysRHRPMFA2.164 32
Kane Davis Philadelphia PhilliesMFA
Zach Day Kansas City RoyalsRHSPMFA3.052 29
Jordan De Jong Toronto Blue JaysMFA
Mike DeJean Colorado RockiesRHRPMFA9.145 Mike Moye, Mils Shoda37
Matt DeSalvo New York YankeesRHRPFA 27
Einar Diaz Pittsburgh PiratesCMFA7.082 Peter Greenberg35
Felix Diaz Boston Red SoxRHRPMFA0.065 27
Victor Diaz Texas RangersRFFA 26
Craig Dingman Detroit TigersRHRPFA1.111 34
Melvin Dorta Washington Nationals1BMFA0 26
Ryan Drese Atlanta BravesRHSPMFA4.087 Craig Landis32
Travis Driskill Houston AstrosRHRPMFA 36
Scott Dunn Oakland AthleticsRHRPFA0.06 29
Erubiel Durazo New York Yankees1BMFA5.071 Diego Bentz33
Mike Edwards Pittsburgh Pirates3BMFA0.167 31
Joey Eischen Detroit TigersLHRPFA7.103 Alan Nero37
Jason Ellison Cincinnati RedsCFMFA2.007 30
Scott Erickson New York YankeesRHSPFA15.031 40
Brian Esposito St. Louis CardinalsCMFA 2008
Seth Etherton Kansas City RoyalsRHSPMFA3.023 31
Carl Everett Seattle MarinersDHFA11.051 Larry Reynolds36
Mike Eylward Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim3BMFA0 28
Willie Eyre Texas RangersRHRPMFA0 Matt Sosnick29
Vince Faison Oakland AthleticsCFMFA 27
Jeff Fassero San Francisco GiantsRetired
Jared Fernandez Hiroshima CarpRHRPFA1.007 36
Luis Figueroa San Francisco Giants2BMFA 34
Steve Finley Colorado RockiesCFFA18 Casey Close (previously Tommy Tanzer)43
Bartolome Fortunato New York MetsRHRPFA1.054 33
Casey Fossum San Diego PadresLHSPMFA5.041 Bo McKinnis30
John Foster Atlanta BravesLHRPFA1.131 29
Julio Franco Atlanta Braves1BFA19.095 Chuck Berry49
Iker Franco Atlanta BravesCMFA0 27
Wayne Franklin Kansas City RoyalsLHRPMFA3.032 34
Jeff Fulchino Florida MarlinsRHRPMFA 28
Mike Gallo Colorado RockiesLHRPMFA2.013 31
Freddy Garcia Philadelphia PhilliesRHSPFA8 Peter Greenberg31B
Jose Garcia Oakland AthleticsRHRPFA0.028 SFX23
Dave Gassner Minnesota TwinsLHSPMFA0.01 29
Tony Giarratano Detroit TigersSSFA 25
Dan Giese San Francisco GiantsMFA
Geronimo Gil Colorado RockiesMFA Joe Longo
Alexis Gomez Colorado RockiesRFMFA1.107 29
Wiki Gonzalez Chicago White SoxCMFA4.004 33
Geremi Gonzalez Toronto Blue JaysRHRPMFA5.097 33
Alex S. Gonzalez Kansas City Royals3BMFA11.055 Jim Bronner35
Nick Gorneault Texas RangersRFFA0 29
Tony Graffanino Milwaukee Brewers3BFA9.125 Dan Lozano, Jeff Borris35B
Andy Green Nippon Ham Fighters3BFA0.12 Jonathan Maurer, Alan Nero30
Shawn Green New York MetsRFRetired12.063 Greg Genske35
Nick Green Seattle MarinersSSMFA2.147 Tom O'Connell, Benny Quintero29
Steve Green Baltimore OriolesRHRPMFA 30
Todd Greene San Diego PadresCRetired6.155 Mike Nicotera37
Jason Grimsley Arizona DiamondbacksRHRPFA10.149 Joe Bick40
Kevin Gryboski Pittsburgh PiratesRHRPMFA3.136 34
Marc Gwyn Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimRHRPMFA 30
John Halama Baltimore OriolesLHRPFA7.034 36
Brad Halsey Oakland AthleticsLHRPMFA2.048 Tom O' Connell27
Chris Hammond Cincinnati RedsLHRPFA11.067 Bo McKinnis42
Tim Hamulack Los Angeles DodgersLHRPMFA0.032 31
Tim Harikkala Colorado RockiesMFA
Travis Harper Tampa Bay RaysRHRPFA4.038 Scott Boras31
Brandon Harper Washington NationalsCMFA Alan Nero32
Chad Harville Arizona DiamondbacksRHRPMFA3.062 Darek Braunecker31
John Hattig Toronto Blue Jays3BMFA0.046 28
Chris Heintz Minnesota TwinsCFA0.058 33
Rick Helling Milwaukee BrewersRHSPRetired8.035 Barry Axelrod37
Matt Hensley Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimRHRPMFA1.094 29
Dustin Hermanson Cincinnati RedsRHRPFA10.106 Casey Close35
Jose Hernandez Pittsburgh PiratesSSMFA13.069 Scott Boras38
Roberto Hernandez Los Angeles DodgersRHRPMFA15.02 Randy and Alan Hendricks43
Yoel Hernandez Philadelphia PhilliesRHRPMFA 28
Richard Hidalgo Houston AstrosRFFA8.029 Peter Greenberg32
Koyie Hill Chicago CubsCMFA1.032 29
Shea Hillenbrand Los Angeles Dodgers1BMFA6.034 Dan Lozano (fired Adam Katz)32
Masafumi Hirai Chunichi DragonsRHRPFA0 33
Sterling Hitchcock San Diego PadresLHSPFA13 Tommy Tanzer37
Kevin Hodge Detroit TigersRHRPMFA 2008
Todd Hollandsworth Cincinnati RedsLFFA11 35
Mike Holtz Boston Red SoxLHRPRetired5.147 35
Paul Hoover Florida MarlinsCMFA 32
J.R. House Baltimore OriolesCMFA0.052 Dan Lozano28
Ben Howard Chicago CubsRHRPMFA 29
Adam Hyzdu Softbank HawksRFFA2.086 36
Damian Jackson Los Angeles Dodgers2BFA6.15 34
Kevin Jarvis Boston Red SoxRHRPMFA7.112 Barry Meister38
Jason Johnson Seibu LionsRHSPFA7.14 Tommy Tanzer, Alan Nero34
Jonathan Johnson Atlanta BravesRHRPFA0.152 Doug Rogalski, T.R. Lewis33
Justin Jones Washington NationalsFA
Brian Jordan Atlanta Braves1BFA13.048 Jim Turner41
Ryan Jorgensen Cincinnati RedsMFA
Steve Karsay Oakland AthleticsRHRPRetired10.025 Randy and Alan Hendricks36
Randy Keisler St. Louis CardinalsLHRPMFA2.058 32
Beau Kemp Toronto Blue JaysRHRPMFA 27
Bobby Keppel Colorado RockiesRHRPMFA0 Matt Sosnick (previously Jim Turner)25
Ryan Klesko San Francisco GiantsLFRetired13.078 Joe Sambito36
Shane Komine Oakland AthleticsRHSPMFA0 27
Corey Koskie Milwaukee Brewers3BFA8.02 Pat Rooney34
Dave Krynzel Arizona DiamondbacksCFMFA0.042 Mike Seal26
Tim Laker Cleveland IndiansCRetired5.138 38
Matt Lawton Seattle MarinersRFFA9.169 Sam and Seth Levinson36
Ricky Ledee New York MetsLFRetired8.023 Greg Genske34
Travis Lee Washington Nationals1BFA8 Scott Boras32
Byung-Kyu Lee LG TwinsCFFA0 Dan Horwits, Jeff Borris, etc.33
Steve Lerud Pittsburgh PiratesCMFA 23
Mike Lieberthal Los Angeles DodgersCRetired12.005 Arn Tellem36
Kerry Ligtenberg Cincinnati RedsRHRPFA 36
Serguey Linares Pittsburgh PiratesRHSPMFA0 Jamie Torres25
Kenny Lofton Cleveland IndiansCFFA15.023 Casey Close40B
George Lombard Washington NationalsRFMFA2.116 32
Terrence Long New York YankeesLFMFA5.17 Casey Close32
Rodrigo Lopez Colorado RockiesRHSPFA5.036 Scott Boras32
Chris Mabeus Milwaukee BrewersRHRPMFA0 29
John Mabry Colorado RockiesRFFA12.146 Dale Reichley37
Bobby Madritsch Kansas City RoyalsLHSPFA1.075 32
Yukinaga Maeda Yomiuri GiantsLHRPFA0 Joe Urbon37
Jim Magrane Washington NationalsRHRPMFA 29
Kevin Mahar Texas RangersMFA
Val Majewski Baltimore OriolesLFMFA 26
Mark Malaska Tampa Bay RaysLHRPRetired0.141 Tom O' Connell30
Carlos Maldonado Pittsburgh PiratesCMFA 29
Julio Manon Oakland AthleticsRHRPMFA 34
Matt Mantei Detroit TigersRHRPRetired9.131 Bob Garber34
Eli Marrero St. Louis CardinalsLFMFA7.161 Sam and Seth Levinson34
Tom Martin Colorado RockiesLHRPMFA8.049 37
Julio Mateo Philadelphia PhilliesRHRPFA4.06 Martin Arburua30
Henry Mateo Washington Nationals2BMFA1.157 31
Mike Matheny San Francisco GiantsCRetired12.057 John Boggs37
Joe Mays Los Angeles DodgersRHSPFA6.157 Steve Hilliard, Joe Urbon32
Scott McClain San Francisco GiantsMFA
Quinton McCracken Minnesota TwinsCFMFA8.109 37
Joe McEwing Boston Red Sox1BMFA7.005 35
Brian Meadows Cincinnati RedsRHRPFA7.076 Dan Horwits32
Carlos Mendez Atlanta Braves1BMFA0.105 33
Hector Mercado Detroit TigersLHRPMFA 34
Lou Merloni Oakland Athletics3BMFA6.059 37
Jose Mesa Philadelphia PhilliesRHRPFA16.028 Mitch Frankel41
J.B. Miadich Florida MarlinsRHRPMFA0.04 32
Chris Michalak Washington NationalsLHRPMFA1.09 Don Mitchell37
Damian Miller Milwaukee BrewersCFA9.023 Bob Garber38
Wade Miller Chicago CubsRHSPFA6.127 Bob Garber31
Eric Milton Cincinnati RedsLHSPFA9 Casey Close32
Dustan Mohr Tampa Bay RaysCFFA4.033 31
Luis Montanez Baltimore OriolesCFMFA0 Francis Marquez26
Victor Moreno Baltimore OriolesRHRPMFA 27
Sjinji Mori Tampa Bay RaysRHRPFA1 33
Chad Mottola Toronto Blue JaysLFMFA0.1 36
Bill Mueller Los Angeles Dodgers3BRetired10.063 Michael Maas, Dave Meier37
Terry Mulholland Arizona DiamondbacksLHRPRetired17.155 Joe Bick45
Mike Myers Chicago White SoxLHRPFA12.01 Keith Miller, Sam and Seth Levinson38
Blaine Neal Toronto Blue JaysRHRPMFA 30
Miguel Negron New York MetsLFMFA 25
Jeff Nelson New York YankeesRHRPRetired12.135 Jay Franklin41
John Nelson St. Louis CardinalsSSMFA 29
Phil Nevin Minnesota Twins1BRetired10.113 Barry Axelrod37
Lance Niekro San Francisco Giants1BMFA1.071 29
Wil Nieves New York YankeesCMFA0.154 30
Ryan O'Malley Chicago CubsLHSPMFA0 28
Miguel Ojeda Texas RangersCFA3.028 33
Luis Olivares Seattle MarinersCMFA 24
Luis Ordaz Pittsburgh Pirates2BMFA3.023 32
Russ Ortiz San Francisco GiantsRHSPFA8.125 John Boggs, Tony Cabral33
Akinori Otsuka Texas RangersCLFA3 Joe Urbon, Don Nomura36
Orlando Palmeiro Houston AstrosLFFA10.091 39
John Patterson Washington NationalsRHSPFA3.126 Casey Close30
Tony Peguero Tampa Bay RaysRHRPMFA 27
Neifi Perez Detroit TigersSSFA9.126 Adam Katz, Paul Kinzer34
Eduardo Perez Chicago White Sox1BRetired9.064 38
Beltran Perez Washington NationalsRHRPMFA0.03 26
Vince Perkins Milwaukee BrewersRHRPMFA0 26
Roberto Petagine Seattle Mariners1BFA 36
Brian Peterson Pittsburgh PiratesCMFA 29
Andy Phillips New York Yankees1BFA1.123 Rex Gary31
Paul Phillips Kansas City RoyalsCFA1.042 31
Heath Phillips Chicago White SoxLHSPFA0 26
Mike Piazza Oakland AthleticsCFA14.034 Dan Lozano39B-D
Jorge Piedra Florida MarlinsLFFA1.002 29
Todd Pratt New York YankeesCFA12.052 Himself (fired agent Peter Grosz after 2005 season)41
Curtis Pride Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimCFMFA5.134 39
Bret Prinz Pittsburgh PiratesMFA Tom O'Connell
Josh Rabe Minnesota TwinsCFMFA Jordan Feagan29
Brad Radke Minnesota TwinsRHSPRetired12 Ron Simon35
Aaron Rakers San Diego PadresRHRPMFA0.058 31
Horacio Ramirez Seattle MarinersLHSPFA4.086 28
Elizardo Ramirez Cincinnati RedsRHSPMFA1.022 Arn Tellem25
Santiago Ramirez Washington NationalsRHRPFA 29
Erasmo Ramirez Florida MarlinsLHRPMFA 32
Ismael Ramirez Toronto Blue JaysMFA
Joe Randa Pittsburgh Pirates3BRetired12.114 Ron Shapiro38
Britt Reames Pittsburgh PiratesRHRPMFA2.002 34
Kevin Reese New York YankeesLFMFA0.033 30
Desi Relaford Texas RangersSSMFA8.015 Dan Lozano, Danny Horwits34
Mike Remlinger Atlanta BravesLHRPFA10.068 42
Jose Reyes New York MetsCMFA0 25
Paulino Reynoso Chicago White SoxMFA
Scott Rice Texas RangersLHRPMFA 26
Sendy Rleal Baltimore OriolesRHRPMFA0 27
Kerry Robinson Boston Red SoxCFFA4.012 34
Jose Rodriguez Houston AstrosRHRPMFA0 26
Felix Rodriguez Florida MarlinsRHRPFA10 Fernando Cuza, Bob Bry35
Eddy Rodriguez Florida MarlinsRHRPMFA0.117 26
Mike Rodriguez Houston AstrosCFMFA0 27
Jose Rodriguez Houston AstrosRHRPMFA 26
Jason Romano Tampa Bay RaysCFMFA1 28
Matt Roney Toronto Blue JaysRHSPMFA1.021 28
Kirk Saarloos Cincinnati RedsRHRPMFA3.135 Don Mitchell28
Donnie Sadler Arizona DiamondbacksSSFA 32
Tim Salmon Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimDHRetired12.045 Ted Updike39
Danilo Sanchez Pittsburgh PiratesCMFA 27
Reggie Sanders Kansas City RoyalsRFFA15.046 Mike Powers, Eric Goldschmidt40
Julio Santana Philadelphia PhilliesRHRPFA5.079 Scott Shapiro34
Bentio Santiago New York MetsCFA18.022 Joe Rosario and Joe Longo (previously Greg Genske)43
Bronson Sardinha New York YankeesCFFA0 25
Phil Seibel Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimLHRPFA0.014 29
Aaron Sele New York MetsRHSPFA12.052 Adam Katz37
Dan Serafini Colorado RockiesFA
Jimmy Serrano Florida MarlinsRHRPFA Jonathan Maurer32
Paul Shuey Baltimore OriolesRHRPFA 37
Ruben Sierra New York MetsDHFA16.085 Chuck Berry42
Brian Sikorski Yakult SwallowsRHSPFA1.014 33
Randall Simon Philadelphia Phillies1BMFA Alan Nero32
Alfredo Simon Texas RangersRHRPMFA0 27
Jason Simontacchi Washington NationalsMFA Gus Dominguez
Allan Simpson Pittsburgh PiratesRHRPMFA0.136 30
Aaron Small Seattle MarinersRHRPRetired3.041 36
J.T. Snow Boston Red Sox1BRetired12.121 Danny Horwits40
Alay Soler Pittsburgh PiratesRHSPFA Joe Rosario (His previous agent Joe Cubas was banned from the MLBPA for issues regarding the handling of Soler)28
Sammy Sosa Texas RangersRFFA15.049 Reich, Katz and Landis39
Brian Specht Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimSSMFA 27
Chris Spurling Milwaukee BrewersRHRPMFA2.146 30
Jason Standridge Kansas City RoyalsRHRPFA1.116 29
Steve Stemle Kansas City RoyalsRHRPMFA0.13 30
Adam Stern Baltimore OriolesCFMFA1 28
Chris Stewart Texas RangersCMFA0.031 Don Mitchell26
Kelly Stinnett St. Louis CardinalsCFA10.119 38
Mel Stocker Milwaukee BrewersMFA
Scott Strickland San Diego PadresRHRPFA6.082 Greg Landry32
Shingo Takatsu Chicago CubsFA
Fernando Tatis New York Mets3BMFA5.065 33
Reggie Taylor Detroit TigersCFMFA2.035 31
Derek Thompson Oakland AthleticsLHRPMFA 27
Sean Thompson Colorado RockiesLHRPMFA 25
John Thomson Kansas City RoyalsRHSPFA9.061 Chris Arnold34
Corey Thurman Milwaukee BrewersRHRPMFA 29
Eider Torres Baltimore OriolesSSMFA0 25
Billy Traber Washington NationalsLHSPFA2.064 28
Sean Tracey Baltimore OriolesRHRPMFA0.039 27
Michael Tucker Boston Red SoxRFMFA10.116 Michael Moss36
Scott Tyler Florida MarlinsMFA
Lino Urdaneta New York MetsMFA
Eduardo Valdez Washington NationalsRHRPMFA 28
Eric Valent Tohoku Rakuten Golden EaglesRFFA2 31
Jermaine Van Buren Oakland AthleticsRHRPMFA0.077 Alan Nero27
Mike Venafro St. Louis CardinalsLHRPMFA4.118 24
Mike Vento Toronto Blue JaysRFMFA0.027 29
Jamie Vermilyea Toronto Blue JaysMFA
Jose Vizcaino St. Louis CardinalsSSFA15.115 Adam Katz40
Todd Walker Oakland Athletics1BFA9.057 Alan Meersand, Greg Genske, Brian Carlin34
Kevin Walker Colorado RockiesLHRPMFA3.151 31
Jeff Weaver Seattle MarinersRHSPFA8 Scott Boras31
John Webb Chicago CubsRHRPMFA 28
David Wells Los Angeles DodgersLHSPFA19.019 Gregg Clifton and Wells' wife, Nina44
Rick White Seattle MarinersRHRPFA10.051 Danny Horwits39
Rondell White Minnesota TwinsLFFA12.162 Sam and Seth Levinson36
Bob Wickman Arizona DiamondbacksCLFA14.043 Dick Moss39
Chris Widger Baltimore OriolesCFA8.034 36
Todd Williams Colorado RockiesRHRPMFA4.027 Tom O' Connell37
Bernie Williams New York YankeesRFFA14.168 Scott Boras39
Jerome Williams Minnesota TwinsRHSPMFA2.097 Danny Horwits, Dan Lozano26
Jeff Williams Hanshin TigersFA
Scott Williamson San Francisco GiantsRHRPFA8 Greg Genske32
Preston Wilson St. Louis CardinalsLFFA8.035 Bob Bry33
Craig Wilson Cincinnati Reds1BFA6 Steve Hillard31
Paul Wilson Cincinnati RedsRHSPFA9.008 Randy and Alan Hendricks35
Jason Windsor Oakland AthleticsRHSPMFA0.034 25
Joe Winkelsas Milwaukee BrewersRHRPRetired 34
DeWayne Wise Cincinnati RedsLFMFA2.039 30
Jay Witasick Tampa Bay RaysRHRPFA8.168 Jeff Borris29
Kevin Witt Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles1BFA 32
Tony Womack Washington Nationals2BFA9.137 Sam and Seth Levinson38
Tim Worrell San Francisco GiantsRHRPRetired13.087 Paul Cohen40
Kelly Wunsch Houston AstrosLHRPFA 35
Esteban Yan Hanshin TigersRHRPFA8.023 Alan Nero, Mike Powers32
Ruddy Yan Baltimore Orioles2BMFA 26
Eric Young Texas RangersLFFA14.057 Rick Thurman, Jim Turner40
Alec Zumwalt Milwaukee BrewersRHRPMFA 27

Players that are currently Designated for assignment:

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Their team has 10 days from the date of designation to trade, release, or outright the player to minors. When a player is designated for assignment, he does not count against either the 25-man or 40-man rosters. Plus, to outright a player, he must first clear waivers. Also, if player is released, the team must pay all of the remaining salary unless another team signs him--which can happen for as low as a prorated portion of the 316K minimum salary--in which case the original team would only pay the difference. Once a team ask for release waivers on a player, any team could also theclaim the player for $1, but that team also would be responsible for all of the player's remaining salary. If a player is outrighted, and it is his second removal from the 40-man roster, he has the option to decline assignment and opt for free agency.

Player Team Pos. Status Service Agent Age
Wes Bankston Oakland Athletics1BDFA 24
John Ennis Philadelphia PhilliesDFA
Danny Putnam Oakland AthleticsDFA
Matt Smith Philadelphia PhilliesLHRPDFA0.088 SFX28

Some players that are currently playing in Japan or Korea:

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Player Team Position Roster Service Agent Age
Winston Abreu Chiba Lotte MarinesRHRPJapan 30
Norichika Aoki Yakult SwallowsCFJapan0 26
Scott Atchison Hanshin TigersJapan
Larry Bigbie Yokohama BayStarsLFJapan4.098 30
Hiram Bocachica Seibu LionsCFJapan3.038 32
Craig Brazell Seibu LionsJapan
Adrian Burnside Yomiuri GiantsJapan
Alex Cabrera Orix BuffaloesJapan
Hee-Seop Choi Kia Tigers1BKorea 29
Doug Clark Hanwha EaglesLFKorea0.047 32
Jacob Cruz Samsung LionsRFKorea6.037 35
Yu Darvish Hokkaido Nippon Ham FightersRHSPJapan0 21
Lew Ford Hanshin TigersRFJapan3.123 31
Kyuji Fujikawa Hanshin TigersRHSPJapan0 27
Kazuya Fukuura Chiba Lotte MarinesLHRPJapan0 32
J.J. Furmaniak Yokohama BayStarsSSJapan Joe Longo28
Karim Garcia Lotte GiantsKorea
Ryan Glynn Nippon Ham FightersRHRPJapan
Luis A. Gonzalez Yomiuri Giants2BJapan2 David Schwartz, Alan Nero28
Aaron Guiel Yakult SwallowsRFJapan2.078 35
D.J. Houlton Fukuoka Softbank HawksJapan
Travis Hughes Yokohama BayStarsRHRPJapan0.081 29
Yusaku Iriki Yokohama BayStarsRHSPJapan0 35
Hirotoshi Ishii Yakult SwallowsLHRPJapan0 Joe Urbon30
Hitoki Iwase Chunichi DragonsLHRPJapan0 33
Ken Kadokura Yomiuri GiantsRHSPJapan0 34
Kenshin Kawakami Chunichi DragonsRHSPJapan0 32
Sunny Kim Doosan BearsRHRPKorea2.151 Scott Boras30
Seung-yeop Lee Yomiuri Giants1BJapan0 Shigeyuki Mito31
Colby Lewis Kansas City RoyalsRHSPJapan3.032 Alan Nero28
Jose Lima Kia TigersRHSPKorea9.149 Joe Klein35
Marty McLeary Lotte GiantsRHRPKorea0.061 33
Tomohiro Nioka Yomiuri GiantsSSJapan0 32
C.J. Nitkowski Softbank HawksLHRPJapan6.059 Peter Mrowka35
Wes Obermueller Samsung LionsKorea SFX
Chris Oxspring LG TwinsRHRPKorea 30
Michael Restovich Softbank HawksRFJapan1.141 Ron Simon29
Kazumi Saito Fukuoka Softbank HawksRHSPJapan0 30
Yuki Saito RHRPJapan0 19
Mike Schultz Hiroshima CarpRHSPJapan0 28
Jae Seo Kia TigersRHSPKorea3.053 30
Naoyuki Shimizu Chiba Lotte MarinesRHSPJapan0 Don Nomura32
Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi Hanshin TigersLHRPJapan0 Scott Boras39
Terrmel Sledge Nippon Ham FightersLFJapan2.061 31
Brian Sweeney Hokkaido Nippon Ham FightersRHRPJapan0.073 33
Kaz Tadano Nippon Ham FightersRHRPJapan 28
Koji Uehara Yomiuri GiantsRHSPJapan0 33
Wilson Valdez Kia TigersSSKorea0.027 29
Ryan Vogelsong Hanshin TigersRHRPJapan3.102 Dave Meier30
Dave Williams Yokohama BayStarsLHSPJapan4.074 Dave Pepe, Billy Martin Jr.29
Mike Wood Yokohama BayStarsRHRPJapan1.14 Matt Sosnick28
Julio Zuleta Chiba Lotte Marines1BJapan Mike Nicotera33

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2007-2008 Off-Season Shopping Guide


Over the next two months, MLB4U.com will release analysis, lists, predictions, tools and charts to help fans navigate themselves through the baseball off-season from October to April.

Available now: Most valuable potential free agents with predictions, Complete list of potential free agents, List of potential trade candidates, List of potential non-tenders, List of players eligible for arbitration, Future salary commitments, Team budgets, needs and projected rosters, Managerial, ownership and coaching changes, Free agency rules, & Trading rules