2008 Free Agents

From SoSH

LAST UPDATE: 3/20/09

* Team Option ** Player Option *** Mutual Option

• Ages are as of 4/1/2009.

• Players are listed at the position where they played the most games in 2008 (or their most recent season as a professional).

• Elias Player Rankings determine draft pick compensation for teams losing free agents to other clubs, and a listing is available here.

• An "X" in the Elias column indicates the player is no longer available as a free agent.

• A list of minor league free agents can can be found here.

• A list of important MLB transaction dates and deadlines can be found here.

2008-2009 MLB Free Agents
Name	2008 Team	Pos	Age	Elias	Notes
First Base
Rich Aurilia	San Francisco Giants	1B	37	X	2/9/09: Re-signed with Giants on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Finished a 2-year/$8M deal, made $4.5M in 2008
Hank Blalock*	Texas Rangers	1B	28	X	11/7/08: Rangers exercised their $6.2M club option for 2009.
Aaron Boone	Washington Nationals	1B	36	X	12/18/08: Signed with Astros on a 1-year/$750k contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$1M contract in 2008, earned an additional $250k in incentives for games played (104) … 9/5/07: Left knee surgery to repair torn cartilage
Tagg Bozied	Florida Marlins	1B	29	X	12/2/08: Signed with A's on a minor league contract for 2009.
Ben Broussard	Texas Rangers	1B	32	X	2/10/09: Signed with White Sox on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a minor league contract in 2008.
Craig Brazell	Seibu Lions	1B	28	X	1/16/09: Signed with Orioles on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 2008 Stats in Japan: .234/.294/.446/.740, 130 G, 19 DB, 27 HR, 59 R, 87 RBI, 139 K, 30 BB, 0/0 SB ... Made $1M in 2008 ... Led US minors with 39 HR in 2007.
Alex Cabrera	Orix Buffaloes	1B	37		2008 Stats in Japan: .315/.394/.593/.987, 138 G, 28 DB, 36 HR, 88 R, 104 RBI, 110 K, 62 BB, 2/4 SB ... Made $2.5M in 2008.
Miguel Cairo	Seattle Mariners	1B	34	X	2/15/09: Signed with Phillies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$850k contract in 2008.
Sean Casey	Boston Red Sox	1B	34	X	1/24/09: Announced his retirement, will join MLB Network ... Played on a 1-year/$800k contract in 2008.
Hee Seop Choi	Kia Tigers	1B	30		Played with Kia (Korean Baseball Organiation) on a 1-year/$1.45M contract for 2008.
Tony Clark	Arizona Diamondbacks	1B	36	X	1/4/09: Re-signed with Diamondbacks on a 1-year/$800k contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$900k contract in 2008.
Carlos Delgado*	New York Mets	1B	36	X	10/31/08: Mets exercised their $12M club option for 2009.
Erubiel Durazo	Hermosillo Naranjeros	1B	34		Played 50 games with the Monterrey Sultans (Mexian Summer League) and will play this fall/winter with the Naranjeros (Mexican Pacific League).
Brad Eldred	Chicago White Sox	1B	28	X	11/17/08: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played for AAA Durham on a minor league deal in 2008, but was not called up to the majors.
Jason Giambi*	New York Yankees	1B	38	X	1/7/09: Signed with Athletics on a 1-year/$4M contract for 2009 with a $6.5M club option for 2010 or a $1.25M buyout ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Yankees ... 11/4/08: Yankees declined $22M club option for 2009, will pay a $5M buyout.
Scott Hatteberg	Cincinnati Reds	1B	39		6/7/08: Released by Reds ... Played on a 1-year/$1.85M contract after Reds picked up his 2008 club option.
Shea Hillenbrand	Los Angeles Dodgers	1B	33		7/12/08: Signed with the York (PA) Revolution of the independent Atlantic League in 2008, hit .340/.374/.438 in 36 games.
Matt LeCroy	Oakland Athletics	1B	33	X	11/21/08: Retired, will become manager of the Nationals' low-A Hagerstown affiliate ... 3/17/08: Requested his release after being reassigned to minors by A's.
Doug Mientkiewicz	Baltimore Orioles	1B	34	X	2/26/09: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$750k contract in 2008
Kevin Millar	Baltimore Orioles	1B	37	X	2/11/09: Signed with Blue Jays on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$2.75M contract in 2008
Lance Niekro	Houston Astros	1B	30	X	12/19/08: Signed with Braves on a minor league contract for 2009, will attempt to become a knuckleball pitcher ... 6/2/08: Released by AAA Round Rock ... 1/10/08: Signed with Astros on a minor league deal for 2008
Josh Phelps	St. Louis Cardinals	1B	30	X	11/3/08: Signed with Giants on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/15/08: DFA'd by Giants, refused minor league assignment ... 1/10/08: Signed with Cardinals on a minor league contract for 2008.
Andy Phillips	Cincinnati Reds	1B	31	X	12/22/08: Signed with Pirates on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 11/20/08: Declined minor league reassignment ... 7/3/08: Claimed by Reds off waivers from Mets ... 7/1/08: DFAd by Mets ... 6/25/08: Claimed by Mets off waivers from Reds ... 6/22/08: DFAd by Reds ... 5/28/08: Contract purchased by Reds ... 3/28/08: Assigned to AAA Louisville ... 1/4/08: Signed with Reds on a minor league contract ... 9/3/07: Surgery on broken wrist, missed final month and all of postseason ... Turns 32 on 4/6/09.
Olmedo Saenz	New York Mets	1B	38	X	11/4/08: Hired as a hitting coach for the White Sox's rookie affiliate in Great Falls, Montana ... 3/29/08: Requested release after being DFA'd by Mets.
Richie Sexson	New York Yankees	1B	34		8/23/08: Requested release after being DFA'd by Yankees.
Chris Shelton	Texas Rangers	1B	28	X	12/8/08: Signed with Mariners on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/6/07: Traded from Tigers to Rangers.
Mark Sweeney	Los Angeles Dodgers	1B	39		Played on a 1-year/$725k contract in 2008.
Mark Teixeira	Los Angeles Angels	1B	28	X-A	1/6/09: Signed with Yankees on a 10-year/$180M contract with a full no-trade clause through 2018 ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Angels ... Played on a 1-year/$12.5M contract in 2008 ... Turns 29 on 4/11/09.
Scott Thorman	Atlanta Braves	1B	27	X	12/2/08: Signed with Brewers on a minor league contract for 2009.
Daryle Ward	Chicago Cubs	1B	33	X	2/6/09: Signed with Reds on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$1.2M contract in 2008.
Craig Wilson	Seattle Mariners	1B	32		Played on a minor league contract in 2008, but wasn't recalled to majors.
Kevin Witt	Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles	1B	33		Played in Japan in 2007, but sat out 2008 with back problems.
Tyrone Woods	Chunichi Dragons	1B	39		2008 Stats: .276/.377/.527/.904, 140 G, 18 DB, 35 HR, 77 R, 77 RBI, 138 K, 78 BB, 0/1 SB ... Made $6M in 2008.
Julio Zuleta	Chiba Lotte Marines	1B	34		Finished a 2-year/$5.2M contract with Marines ... 2008 Stats: .216/.274/.386/.660, 73 G, 15 DB, 8 HR, 21 R, 33 RBI, 72 K, 16 BB, 1/2 SB ... Last played in US with Pawtucket in 2003.
Second Base
Masahiro Araki	Chunichi Dragons	2B	31	X	11/01/08: Announced he will remain in Japan for 2009 ... 2008 Stats: .243/.292/.301/.493, 130 G, 15 DB, 4 HR, 64 R, 28 RBI, 81 K, 35 BB, 32/39 SB ... Made $1.35M in 2008.
Mark Bellhorn	Los Angeles Dodgers	2B	34	X	2/28/09: Signed with Rockies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 7/25/08: Released after hitting .242 for Class AA Jacksonville.
Bret Boone	Washington Nationals	2B	39	X	5/27/08: Announced retirement ... Hasn't played in majors since September 2005 ... Turns 40 on 4/06/08.
Chris Burke	Arizona Diamondbacks	2B	29	X	1/13/09: Signed with Padres on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Diamondbacks ... 1/18/08: Agreed to terms on a 1-year/$995k contract with Diamondbacks for 2008, avoiding arbitration ... 12/14/07: Traded from Astros to Diamondbacks.
Jamey Carroll*	Cleveland Indians	2B	35	X	10/16/08: Indians exercised their $2.5M club option for 2009.
Fernando Cortez	Chicago White Sox	2B	27		Played on a minor league contract for AAA Charlotte in 2008.
Ray Durham	Milwaukee Brewers	2B	37		2/7/09: Considering retirement ... 7/20/08: Traded from Giants to Brewers ... Finished a 2-year/$14.5M contract, made $7.5M in 2008.
Damion Easley	New York Mets	2B	39		12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Mets ... Played on a 1-year/$950k contract in 2008.
Mark Ellis	Oakland Athletics	2B	31	X	10/20/08: Re-signed with Athletics on a 2-year/$11M contract through 2010 with a $6M club option for 2011 or a $500k buyout ... Played on 1-year/$5M contract in 2008.
Marcus Giles	Colorado Rockies	2B	30	X	1/6/09: Signed with Phillies on a minor league deal for 2009 ... 3/26/08: Released by Rockies after signing a minor league deal in January ... Turns 31 on 5/18/78.
Chris Gomez	Pittsburgh Pirates	2B	37	X	1/9/09: Signed with Orioles on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$1M contract in 2008.
Tony Graffanino	Milwaukee Brewers	2B	36	X	2/15/09: Re-signed with Indians on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 6/24/08: Signed minor league contract with Indians, assigned to AAA Buffalo ... Had ACL replacement surgery December 2007.
Andy Green	New York Mets	2B	31	X	11/27/08: Re-signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 7/2/08: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract … 7/1/08: Released by Reds … 1/04/08: Signed with Reds on a minor league deal for 2008. … Played in Japan in 2007
Nick Green	New York Yankees	2B	30	X	1/5/09: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a minor league deal in 2008, didn't get called up to majors.
Mark Grudzielanek	Kansas City Royals	2B	38	B	12/2/08: Declined arbitration offer ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Royals ... Played on a 1-year/$4.5M contract in 2008
Jerry Hairston Jr.	Cincinnati Reds	2B	32	X	1/7/09: Re-signed with Reds on a 1-year/$2M contract for 2009 ... Played on a minor league contract in 2008.
Jonathan Herrera	Colorado Rockies	2B	24	X	12/13/08: Re-signed with Rockies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Rockies
Kevin Hooper	Houston Astros	2B	32	X	11/6/08: Retired as an active player, named manager of Wichita Wingnuts ... 4/12/08: Signed with Wichita Wingnuts (Ind) in 2008 ... 3/18/08: Released by Astros ... 11/28/07: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2008.
Orlando Hudson	Arizona Diamondbacks	2B	31	X-A	2/20/09: Signed with Dodgers on a 1-year/$3.4M contract for 2009 with up to $4.6M in additional incentives ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Diamondbacks ... Played on a 1-year/$6.5M contract in 2008
Tadahito Iguchi	Philadelphia Phillies	2B	34	X	1/19/09: Signed with Chiba Lotte Marines of the Japanese Pacific League on a 3-year/$5.7M contract through 2011 ... Played on a 1-year/$4M contract in 2008 ... 9/5/08: Signed w. Phillies on a minor league deal ... 9/1/08: Released by Padres.
D'Angelo Jimenez	St. Louis Cardinals	2B	31		Played on a minor league contract in 2008, but was not called up to the majors from AAA Memphis. Could have opted out as a free agent after July 1, but chose not to.
Adam Kennedy	St. Louis Cardinals	2B	33	X	2/18/09: Signed with Rays on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 2/9/09: Released by Cardinals, who still owe him $4M for 2009 in the final year of a 3-year/$10M contract.
Jeff Kent	Los Angeles Dodgers	2B	41	X-B	1/21/09: Announced his retirement ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Dodgers ... 10/30/08: Expected to retire ... Played on a 1-year/$9M contract in 2008 after Dodgers picked up his club option.
Mark Loretta	Houston Astros	2B	37	X-B	12/10/08: Signed with Dodgers on a 1-year/$1.25M contract for 2009 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Astros ... Played on a 1-year/$2.75M contract in 2008.
Aaron Miles	St. Louis Cardinals	2B	32	X	1/31/08: Signed with Cubs on a 2-year/$4.9M contract through 2010 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Cardinals ... Played on a 1-year/$1.4M contract in 2008.
David Newhan	Houston Astros	2B	34	X	1/29/09: Re-signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 11/24/08: Refused minor league assignment by Astros ... Played on a minor league deal in 2008.
Jayson Nix	Colorado Rockies	2B	26	X	10/29/08: Signed with White Sox on a 1-year/$400k contract for 2009 ... 7/19/08: DFA'd by Rockies.
Pablo Ozuna	Los Angeles Dodgers	2B	34	X	1/16/09: Signed with Phillies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Playing with Estrellas de Oriente of the Dominican Winter League ... 7/20/08: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league deal … 7/16/08: Refused outright assignment to minors by White Sox, who paid a $200k buyout of his $1.2 club option for 2009 ... Made $1.05M salary in 2008.
Argenis Reyes	New York Mets	2B	26	X	1/20/09: Re-signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Mets ... 7/3/08: Mets purchased contract from AAA New Orleans.
Luis Rivas	Pittsburgh Pirates	2B	29	X	1/12/09: Signed with Cubs on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$525k contract in 2008.
Jason Smith	Kansas City Royals	2B	31	X	1/5/09: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Royals.
Junior Spivey	Boston Red Sox	2B	34		Did not play in majors or minors in 2008 ... 3/23/08: Released by Red Sox
Joe Thurston	Boston Red Sox	2B	29	X	12/16/08: Signed with Cardinals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a minor league contract in 2008
Jose Valentin	New York Mets	2B	39	X	2/11/09: Re-signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 6/21/08: After 10 games with AAA New Orleans, told Mets he was taking the rest of the season off after struggling with chronic neck and elbow pain … 1/16/08: Re-signed with Mets on a minor league deal for 2008 ... 9/25/07: Right knee surgery for torn ACL; also broke his right tibia during the season.
Chris Woodward	Milwaukee Brewers	2B	32	X	1/12/09: Signed with Mariners on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 5/31/08: Signed with Brewers on a minor league deal ... 5/2/08: Released by Phillies ... 4/1/08: Signed with Phillies on a minor league deal, assigned to AAA Lehigh Valley ... 3/26/08: Released by Yankees ... 12/09/07: Signed with Yankees on a minor league deal.
Third Base
Edgardo Alfonzo	Long Island Ducks	3B	34	X	2/9/09: Signed with Yomiuri Giants of the Japanese Central League on a 1-year contract for 2009, terms TBA ... Playing for Navegantes del Magallanes of the Venezuelan Winter League ... 3/27/08: Released by Rangers ... 12/14/07: Signed with Rangers on a minor league deal for 2008 ... Played SS in '07 with the Ducks (.266/.349/.365 in 105 games), and has since been playing in Venezuelan Winter League.
Tony Batista	Washington Nationals	3B	35		Playing this winter with Leones del Escogido in the Dominican League … 5/1/08: Released by Nationals from AAA Columbus … 3/10/08: Signed with Nationals on a minor league deal for 2008
Casey Blake	Los Angeles Dodgers	3B	35	X-B	12/9/08: Re-signed with Dodgers on a 3-year/$16.25M contract through 2011 with a $6M club option for 2012 or a $1.25M buyout ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Dodgers ... Played on a 1-year/$6.1M contract in 2008 ... 7/26/08: Traded from Indians to Dodgers.
Geoff Blum*	Houston Astros	3B	34	X	$1.25M option for 2009 vested with 356 PA in 2008 (needed 250)
Russell Branyan	Milwaukee Brewers	3B	33	X	12/3/08: Signed with Mariners on a 1-year/$1.4M contract for 2009 with up to $500k in additional incentives ... Played on a minor league contract in 2008
Jolbert Cabrera	Cincinnati Reds	3B	36	X	1/12/09: Signed with Orioles on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/7/08: Refused outright assignment to minors … Played on a minor league contract in 2008
Jose Castillo	Houston Astros	3B	28	X	12/23/08: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Playing for Leones del Caracas of the Venezuelan Winter League ... 10/08/08: Refused outright assignment to minors … 8/13/08: Claimed by Astros off waivers from Giants … 3/24/08: Claimed by Giants off waivers from Marlins … 12/24/07: Signed with Marlins on a 1-year/$600k minor league deal for 2008
Jeff Cirillo	Arizona Diamondbacks	3B	39	X	4/18/08: Joined FSN Wisconsin as a TV analyst for Milwaukee Brewers broadcasts … 1/30/08: Leaning toward retirement
Joe Crede	Chicago White Sox	3B	30	X	2/21/09: Signed with Twins on a 1-year/$2.5M contract with up to $4.5M in additional incentives (250 to 525 PA) ... Played on a 1-year/$5.1M contract in 2008, missed last month of season with back problems … Turns 31 on 4/26/09
Enrique M. Cruz	Atlanta Braves	3B	27		Now playing for Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League ... 6/1/08: Signed with Braves on a minor league contract for the balance of 2008, assigned to AAA Richmond.
Morgan Ensberg	Cleveland Indians	3B	33	X	2/10/09: Signed with Rays on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Hit .198 in 52 games for AAA Buffalo … 6/17/08: Signed with Indians on a 1-year/$1.75M minor league contract … 6/10/08: Released by Yankees … 1/31/08: Signed with Yankees on a minor league contract for 2008
Keith Ginter	Boston Red Sox	3B	32		Played on a minor league contract in 2008, spent entire year with AAA Pawtucket … Hasn’t played in majors since 2005.
Troy Glaus*	St. Louis Cardinals	3B	32	X	Exercised his $11.25M player option for 2009 as a condition of the trade from the Blue Jays … Earned $12.5M in final year of 4-year contract in 2008.
Andy Gonzalez	Cleveland Indians	3B	27	X	12/17/08: Signed with Marlins on a minor league contract for 2009 .. 8/29/08: DFA’d by Indians ... Played on a minor league contract in 2008 … Played all IF and OF positions in 2007.
Joel Guzman	Tampa Bay Rays	3B	24	X	11/17/08: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 9/6/08: DFA'd by Rays, elected minor league free agency.
Wes Helms	Florida Marlins	3B	32	X	10/3/08: Signed 2-year/$1.9M contract extension through 2010.
Jose Hernandez	Pittsburgh Pirates	3B	39		Did not play at any level in 2008
Chipper Jones*	Atlanta Braves	3B	36	X	$11M option for 2009 vested with 534 PA in 2008 (needed 450) … Turns 37 on 4/24/09
Matt Kata	Pittsburgh Pirates	3B	31	X	12/6/08: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 3/31/08: Signed with Pirates on a minor league deal, assigned to AAA Indianapolis … 3/22/08: Released by Rockies … 12/22/07: Signed with Rockies on a minor league deal for 2008
Kim Dong-Ju	Doosan Bears	3B	33		11/1/08: Intent on leaving Korea, may play in Japan for Orix Buffaloes ... 2008 Stats: .309/.415/.501/.916, 363 AB, 112 H, 12 DB, 2 TR, 18 HR, 55 R, 104 RBI, 75 BB, 54 K, 2 SB ... Career .310/.407/.528/.935 over 10 seasons in the Korean Baseball Organization.
Corey Koskie	Milwaukee Brewers	3B	35	X	2/28/09: Signed with Cubs on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Missed last 3 months of 2006 and all of 2007 and 2008 with post-concussive disorder
Mike Lamb	Milwaukee Brewers	3B	33	X	12/9/08: Re-signed with Brewers on a 1-year contract for 2009, terms TBA ... 9/5/08: Signed with Brewers for the remainder of 2008 at the prorated major league minimum salary ... 9/4/08: Released by Twins despite owing him $3.8M through 2009.
Hector Luna	Toronto Blue Jays	3B	28	X	1/4/09: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a minor league contract in 2008
Marshall McDougall	San Diego Padres	3B	30		Played at AA and AAA on a minor league contract in 2008 … On DL from 5/18/08 through the end of the season with a left knee bone bruise
Norihiro Nakamura	Chunichi Dragons	3B	35	X	11/1/08: Will remain in Japan for 2009 season ... 2008 Stats: .274/.340/.460/,800, 140 G, 20 DB, 24 HR, 56 R, 72 RBI, 119 K, 50 BB, 0/1 SB ... Made $500k in 2008.
Abraham O. Nuñez	New York Mets	3B	33		5/21/08: Signed with Mets on a minor league deal … 5/18/08: Released from AAA Nashville … 1/23/08: Signed with Brewers on a minor league deal for 2008
Pete Orr	Washington Nationals	3B	29	X	11/14/08: Re-signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a minor league deal in 2008.
Scott Seabol	Hiroshima Toyo Carp (JCL)	3B	33		2008 Stats: .247/.320/.435/.755, 110 G, 18 DB, 15 HR, 25 R, 53 RBI, 74 K, 26 BB, 0/2 SB ... Made $360k in 2008.
Scott Spiezio	Atlanta Braves	3B	36		4/14/08: Released by Braves after failing a club sobriety test … 4/7/08: Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI and hit-and-run charges, received three years probation … 3/31/08: Signed with Braves on a minor league contract … 2/27/08: Released by Cardinals after police issued a warrant on OUI and other charges for a 12/30/07 incident.
Fernando Tatis	New York Mets	3B	33	X	10/31/08: Re-signed with Mets on a 1-year/$1.7M contract ... Playing in Dominican Winter League 08-09 … Played on a minor league deal in 2008, missed final 3 weeks with a separated shoulder … Finalist for 2008 NL Comeback Player of the Year award
Ramon Vazquez	Texas Rangers	3B	32	X	12/12/08: Signed with Pirates on a 2-year/$4M contract through 2010 ... Playing for Criollos de Caguas of the Puerto Rican Winter League ... Played on a 1-year/$810k contract in 2008.
Dayan Viciedo	Cuba	3B	19	X	11/20/08: Cuban defector, signed with White Sox on a 4-year/$10M major league deal.
Matt Whitney	Cleveland Indians	3B	25	X	11/17/08: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 3/22/08: Returned to Indians by Nationals ... 12/6/07: Selected by Nationals from Indians in Rule 5 draft.
Ty Wigginton	Houston Astros	3B	31	X	2/3/09: Signed with Orioles on a 2-year/$6M contract through 2010 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Astros ... 4/5/08: Small fracture in left thumb, missed 3.5 weeks.
Shortstop
Manny Alexander	Washington Nationals	SS	38		Did not play in majors or minors in 2008
Angel Berroa*	Los Angeles Dodgers	SS	31	X	1/6/09: Signed with Yankees on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Dodgers ... 10/20/08: Dodgers declined $5.5M club option for 2008, will pay a $500k buyout .. 6/6/08: Traded from Royals to Dodgers
Orlando Cabrera	Chicago White Sox	SS	34	X-A	3/2/09: Signed with Athletics on a 1-year/$4M contract pending a physical ... 12/2/08: Offered arbitration by White Sox ... Finished a 4-year/$32M contract, made $8M in 2008
Andy Cannizaro	Cleveland Indians	SS	30	X	11/27/08: Re-signed with Indians on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 8/5/08: Signed with Indians on a minor league deal … 5/14/08: DFAd by Tampa Bay
Juan Castro	Baltimore Orioles	SS	36	X	1/4/09: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 7/19/08: Traded to Orioles … 5/2/08: Signed with Rockies on a minor league deal … 4/30/08: Released by Reds, who will pay his $975k salary for 2008 … 8/12/07: Had Tommy John surgery
Alex Cintron	Baltimore Orioles	SS	30	X	2/3/09: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 3/31/08: Signed with Orioles on a minor league deal … 3/27/08: Released by Cubs ... 2/19/08: Signed with Cubs on a minor league deal for 2008
Alex Cora	Boston Red Sox	SS	33	X	1/13/09: Signed with Mets on a 1-year/$2M contract for 2009 ... Finished a 2-year/$4M contract, made $2M in 2008
Craig Counsell*	Milwaukee Brewers	SS	38	X	1/23/09: Re-signed with Brewers on a 1-year/$1M contract for 2009 ... 10/31/08: Brewers declined their $3.4M club option for 2009, will pay a $400k buyout.
David Eckstein	St. Louis Cardinals	SS	34	X	1/15/09: Signed with Diamondbacks on a 1-year/$850k contract for 2009, expected to play second base ... Played on a 1-year/$4.5M deal in 2008 … 8/31/08 Acquired in a trade with Blue Jays
Adam Everett	Minnesota Twins	SS	32	X	12/8/08: Signed with Tigers on a 1-year/$1M contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$2.8 deal in 2008
Rafael Furcal	Los Angeles Dodgers	SS	31	X	12/16/08: Re-signed with Dodgers on a 3-year/$30M contract through 2011 with a $13M club option for 2012 or a $3M buyout ... Finished a 3-year/$39M contract, made $13M in 2008 … Missed 4 months in ’08 with a bulging disk in his back.
Nomar Garciaparra	Los Angeles Dodgers	SS	35	X	3/4/09: Signed with Athletics on a 1-year contract for 2009, terms TBA ... Finished a 2-year/$18.5M contract, made $8.5M in 2008.
Cristian Guzman	Washington Nationals	SS	31	X	7/22/08: Signed a 2-year/$16M extension through 2010 with Nationals ... Finished a 4-year/$16.8M contract, made $4.2M in 2008.
Luis Hernandez	Baltimore Orioles	SS	24	X	12/17/08: Signed with Royals on a minor league contract for 2009.
Hirokazu Ibata	Chunichi Dragons	SS	31	X	11/01/08: Will remain in Japan for 2009 ... 2008 Stats: .277/.340/.368/.708, 106 G, 16 DB, 5 HR, 51 R, 23 RBI, 56 K, 37 BB, 8/11 SB ... Made $2.7M in 2008.
Cesar Izturis	St. Louis Cardinals	SS	29	X	12/15/08: Signed with Orioles on a 2-year/$5M contract through 2010 with up to $1.2M in additional incentives based on PA and games started ... Played on a 1-year/$2.85M contract in 2008.
Felipe Lopez	St. Louis Cardinals	SS	28	X	12/12/08: Signed with Diamondbacks on a 1-year/$3.5M contract for 2009 ... 8/5/08: Signed with Cardinals for prorated portion of $390k minimum … 7/31/08: Released by Nationals … Earned $4.9M in 2008 after losing in arbitration.
Anderson Machado	New York Mets	SS	28	X	1/7/09: Signed with Pirates on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a minor league deal in 2008.
Ramon E. Martinez	New York Mets	SS	36	X	2/13/09: Re-signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Mets ... 8/2/08: Signed with Mets on a minor league deal … 7/25/08: Released by Dodgers
Donnie Murphy	Oakland Athletics	SS	26	X	11/15/08: Signed with Orioles on a minor league contract for 2009.
Tomohiro Nioka	Nippon Ham Fighters	SS	33	X	11/11/08: Traded to Nippon from Yomiuri Giants ... Did not accrue enough service time to become an international free agent … Tore his right calf a few days after playing against the Red Sox and missed nearly 4 months … Batted .279/.351/.349 with 1 HR in 31 games, made $2M … Involved in a mid-season extramarital scandal
Ray Olmedo	Washington Nationals	SS	27	X	12/6/08: Signed with Rays on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/7/08: DFA'd by Nationals, refused outright assignment ... 3/30/08: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2008, assigned to AAA Columbus ... 3/28/08: DFA'd by Phillies, refused outright assignment to minors ... 2/26/08: Claimed off waivers by Phillies from Pirates ... 2/1/08: Claimed off waivers by Pirates from Blue Hays.
Neifi Perez	Detroit Tigers	SS	35		Playing with Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League … Did not play in majors or minors in 2008 ... Served 80-game suspension at end of 2007 for using banned amphetamines
Tomas Perez	Houston Astros	SS	35		Playing with Navegantes del Magallanes of the Venezuelan Winter League … 11/28/07: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2008.
Nick Punto	Minnesota Twins	SS	31	X	12/10/08: Re-signed with Twins on a 2-year/$8M contract through 2010 with a $5M club option for 2011 and a $500k buyout ... Finished a 2-year/$4.2M contract, made $2.4M in 2008
Edgar Renteria*	Detroit Tigers	SS	33	X-A	12/4/08: Signed with Giants on a 2-year/$18M contract through 2010 with a $9.5M club option for 2011 or a $500k buyout ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Tigers ... 8/29/08: Tigers declined their $11M club option for 2009, will pay $3M buyout … Finished the 4-year/$40M deal he signed with the Red Sox after 2004, made $10M in 2008
Juan Uribe	Chicago White Sox	SS	30	X-B	1/29/09: Signed with Giants on a minor league contract for 2009, will earn $1M if he makes the club ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by White Sox ... Played on a 1-year/$4.5M deal in 2008
Jorge Velandia	Tampa Bay Rays	SS	34	X	1/12/09: Signed with Phillies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Playing with Tiburones de La Guaira of the Venezuelan Winter League … 8/31/08: Traded from Indians to Rays … Played on a minor league contract in 2008
Omar Vizquel*	San Francisco Giants	SS	41	X	1/21/09: Signed with Rangers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 11/4/08: Giants declined their $5.2M option for 2009, will pay a $300k buyout ... Played on a 1-year/$4.5M contract in 2008 … His $5.2M option for 2009 did not vest (played 92 games, needed 140), making it a club option … Turns 42 on 4/21/09
Catcher
Ryoji Aikawa	Yokohama BayStars	C	32	X	1/15/09: Will remain in Japan after receiving no major league contract offers for 2009 ... 10/25/08: Plans to pursue free agency and play winter league ball, may stay in Japan and sign with Yakult Swallows, whose veteran catcher Atsuya Furuta just retired ... 2008 Stats: .255/.302/.346/.648, 101G, 5 DB, 7 HR, 22 RBI, 27 R, 52 K, 19 BB, 0/1 SB ... 9/14/08: Lower back pain, out 10 days ... 4/30/08: Bruised ribs, missed 2 weeks ... Made $1M in 2008.
Eliezer Alfonzo	San Francisco Giants	C	30	X	12/22/08: Signed with Padres on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played this fall for Caribes de Anzoategui of the Venezuelan Winter League ... Played on a minor league contract in 2008.
Brad Ausmus	Houston Astros	C	39	X	1/21/09: Signed with Dodgers on a 1-year/$1M contract for 2009 ... Plans to retire unless a team in Southern California signs him … Played on a 1-year/$2M contract in 2008 … Turns 40 on 4/16/09
Paul Bako	Cincinnati Reds	C	36	X	1/3/09: Signed with Cubs on a 1-year/$500k contract for 2009 ... 10/7/08: GM Walt Jocketty said Reds won’t re-sign Bako, “we’re probably going to go younger” … Played on a minor league deal in 2008
Rod Barajas*	Toronto Blue Jays	C	33	X	10/31/08: Blue Jays exercised their $2.5M club option for 2009 … 9/13/08: Suffered a grade 2 tear of his left hamstring … Played on a 1-year/$1.5M contract in 2008
Josh Bard	San Diego Padres	C	31		3/17/09: Released by Red Sox ... 12/28/08: Signed with Red Sox on a non-guaranteed 1-year/$1.6M contract for 2009 with a club option for 2010 ... 10/5/08: Refused minor league assignment ... Played on a 1 year/$2.238M contract in 2008
Michael Barrett	San Diego Padres	C	32	X	12/29/08: Signed with Blue Jays on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$3.5M contract in 2008 … Missed last 3 months with multiple facial fractures after fouling a ball off his nose.
Edwin Bellorin	Colorado Rockies	C	27	X	1/14/09: Re-signed with Rockies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 11/20/09: DFA'd by Rockies, refused minor league assignment.
Gary Bennett*	St. Louis Cardinals	C	36		11/4/08: Dodgers decined their $900k club option for 2009, will pay a $250k buyout … Played on a 1-year/$875k contract in 2008 ... 12/13/07: Listed in Mitchell Report, later admitted to using PEDs including HGH ... Missed last 4.5 months of 2007 with plantar fascitis, and also struggled with a mental block that affected his throws … Turns 37 on 4/17/09
Henry Blanco*	Chicago Cubs	C	37	X	1/21/09: Signed with Padres on a 1-year/$750k contract for 2009 ... 12/2/09: His brother, Carlos, was found shot to death after having been kidnapped. Henry had been in negotiations to secure his release ... 10/31/08: Cubs declined their $3M club option for 2009, will pay a $300k buyout … Finished a 2-year/$5.25M contract, made $2.8M in 2008 … Playing for Bravos de Margarita of the Venezuelan Winter League
J.C. Boscan	Atlanta Braves	C	29	X	11/17/08: Re-signed with Braves on a minor league contract ... Has played 12 seasons in minors, all in Braves' system.
Rob Bowen	Oakland Athletics	C	28		3/17/09: Released by A's, will be paid 1/6 of his contract ($89,167) ... 12/13/09: Agreed to terms on a 1-year/$535k contract for 2009.
Jamie Burke	Seattle Mariners	C	37	X	12/23/08: Re-signed with Mariners on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Mariners ... Played on a 1-year/$435k contract in 2008.
Raul Casanova	New York Mets	C	36		Played on a minor league contract in 2008
Kevin Cash	Boston Red Sox	C	31	X	12/24/08: Signed with Yankees on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Red Sox ... Played on a 1-year/$400k contract in 2008
Alberto Castillo	Houston Astros	C	39		7/3/08: Signed with Camden Riversharks of the independent Atlantic League ... 4/12/08: Joined Sultanes de Monterrey of the AAA Mexican League, played 14 games ... 3/21/08: Released by Astros ... 2/14/08: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2008.
Raul Chavez	Pittsburgh Pirates	C	36	X	12/31/08: Signed with Blue Jays on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/10/08: Refused outright assignment to minors ... Played on a 1-year/$550k contract in 2008.
Humberto Cota	Colorado Rockies	C	30	X	2/2/09: Signed with Reds on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Playing with Naranjeros de Hermosillo of the Mexican Pacific Winter League … 7/24/08 Activated from suspended list by AAA Colorado Springs … 5/28/08: Suspended for 50 games by MLB after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug … 3/22/08: Signed with Rockies on a minor league deal for 2008
Jamie D'Antona	Arizona Diamondbacks	C	26	X	11/24/08: Released by Diamondbacks, expected to sign with the Yakult Swallows of the Japanese Central League ... Turns 27 on 5/12/09.
Ben Davis	Baltimore Orioles	C	32	X	11/17/08: Signed with Reds on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Was the #2 overall pick in the 1995 amateur draft for the Padres, has not played in majors since 2004.
Einar Diaz	Pittsburgh Pirates	C	36		Did not play in majors or minors in 2008
Mike DiFelice	Tampa Bay Rays	C	39	X	2/6/09: Announced his retirement from MLB, will manage the Mets' rookie-level club this season ... 11/23/08: Wants to play for Italy in the 2009 World Baseball Classic and is open to returning for the 2009 MLB season ... 9/01/08: Released at his request from AAA Durham, told reporters he was "90% sure he'd retire" ... 4/22/08: DFAd by Tampa, accepted assignment to AAA Durham ... Played on a 1-year/$560k minor league contract in 2008 ... Turns 40 on 5/28/09.
Brian Esposito	Colorado Rockies	C	30	X	1/14/09: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2009.
Johnny Estrada	Washington Nationals	C	32		5/31/08: Released by Nationals … 1/28/08: Signed with Nationals on a 1-year/$1.25M deal for 2008
Sal Fasano	Cleveland Indians	C	37	X	1/12/09: Signed with Rockies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 6/19/08: Traded from Braves to Indians … 4/04/08: Signed with Braves on a minor league deal … 3/25/08: Released by Blue Jays ... 12/14/07: Re-signed with Blue Jays on a minor league deal for 2008
Robert Fick	San Diego Padres	C	35		3/22/08: Released by Padres ... 12/20/07: Signed with Padres on a minor league deal for 2008
Wiki Gonzalez	Chicago White Sox	C	33	X	2/10/09: Re-signed with Roadrunners, then traded to Sussex (NJ) Skyhawks of the CanAm League ... 11/14/08: Playing for Cardenales de Lara of the Venezuelan Winter League … 3/31/08 Signed with the St. George (Utah) Roadrunners of the independent Golden Baseball League (played the entire season) … 3/27/08: Released by White Sox … 1/23/08: Signed with White Sox on a minor league deal
Todd Greene	San Diego Padres	C	37	X	12/4/07: Retired, accepted a scouting position with the Padres
Toby Hall*	Chicago White Sox	C	33	X	1/14/08: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/31/08: White Sox declined their $2.25M club option for 2009, will pay a $150k buyout … Finished a 2-year/$3.65M contract, made $1.75M in 2008
Robby Hammock	Arizona Diamondbacks	C	31	X	1/12/09: Signed with Orioles on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Diamondbacks ... Played on a 1-year/$410k contract in 2008.
Tasuku Hashimoto	Chiba Lotte Marines	C	32	X	11/13/08: Re-signed with Marines for $750k, made $350k in 2008 ... Rode the bench behind all-star starter Tomoya Satozaki ... 2008 Stats: .311/.404/.536/.940, 93 G, 28 DB, 11 HR, 34 R, 56 RBI, 58 K, 45 BB, 1/1 SB ... Turns 33 on 5/1/09
Michel Hernandez	Tampa Bay Rays	C	30	X	1/8/09: Re-signed with Rays on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 11/4/08: DFAd, refused minor league assignment ... 8/31/08: Traded to Rays ... 3/27/08: Assigned to AAA Indianapolis ... 12/21/07: Signed with Pirates on a minor league contract for 2008.
Paul Hoover	Florida Marlins	C	32	X	1/8/09: Signed with Phillies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 9/16/08: DFAd by Marlins, refused minor league assignment ... Turns 33 on 4/16/09.
J.R. House	Houston Astros	C	29	X	11/30/08: Signed with Royals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a minor league contract in 2008
Jason Kendall*	Milwaukee Brewers	C	34	X	A $4.6M option for 2009 vested with 149 games started (needed 130) … Played on a 1-year/$4.25M deal in 2008, earned another $250k in incentives
Justin Knoedler	Oakland Athletics	C	28	X	12/16/08: Signed with Cardinals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Spent all of 2007 and 2008 in the minors.
Pete Laforest	Philadelphia Phillies	C	31	X	2/13/09: Signed with Marlins on a minor league contact for 2009 ... 4/19/08: Released by AAA Lehigh Valley … 12/22/07: DFA'd by Phillies, accepted assignment, invited to spring training
Jason LaRue	St. Louis Cardinals	C	35	X	10/31/08: Re-signed with Cardinals on a 1-year/$950k contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$850k contract in 2008.
Paul Lo Duca	Florida Marlins	C	36	B	12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Marlins ... 8/8/08: Signed with Marlins on a minor league contract … 8/1/08: Released by Nationals, had missed 2 months with a broken right hand … 12/13/07: Named in Mitchell Report as an alleged steroids user ... 12/10/07: Signed with Nationals on a 1-year/$5M deal for 2008 ... Turns 37 on 4/12/09.
Carlos Maldonado	Pittsburgh Pirates	C	30	X	1/27/09: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league contract for 2009.
Adam Melhuse	Colorado Rockies	C	37	X	1/21/09: Signed with Rangers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 6/24/08: Signed with Rockies on a minor league contract … 4/25/08: Released by Rangers after breaking his hand … 1/11/08: Re-signed with Rangers on a minor league deal for 2008
Corky Miller	Atlanta Braves	C	33	X	12/19/08: Signed with White Sox on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/2/08: DFA'd by Braves ... Played on a minor league deal in 2008
Damian Miller	Milwaukee Brewers	C	38	X	Did not play in 2008, and told a reporter in late May that since Wisconsin is home, he’d only come out of retirement to play for the Brewers.
Doug Mirabelli	Boston Red Sox	C	38	X	1/5/09: Named head baseball coach at St. Francis High School in Traverse City, Michigan ... 3/13/08: Released by Red Sox ... 1/10/08: Re-signed with Red Sox on a 1-year/$550k contract for 2008 with only $150,000 guaranteed but up to $450k in additional incentives
Chad Moeller	New York Yankees	C	33	X	12/12/08: Signed with Orioles on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Yankees ... 3/12/08: Signed with Yankees on a on a minor league contract for 2008 ... 3/11/08: Released by Nationals ... 11/28/07: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2008
Gustavo Molina	New York Mets	C	27	X	12/23/08: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/29/08: Refused outright assignment to minors ... 9/1/08: Recalled by Mets from AAA New Orleans ... Played on a minor league contract in 2008.
Miguel Olivo*	Kansas City Royals	C	29	X	11/3/08: Re-signed with Royals on a 1-year/$2.7M contract for 2009 with a mutual $3.25M option for 2010 ... 8/29/08: Announced he will not exercise his end of a $2.7M mutual option for 2009 because he wants more playing time. In so doing, he forfeits a $100k buyout … Played on a 1-year/$2.05M contract in 2008.
Josh Paul	Houston Astros	C	32	X	12/14/09: Named as manager of the Staten Island Yankees of the low class-A New York-Penn League ... 6/14/08: Released by Astros … 4/6/08: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract … Signed with 4/5/08: Released by Devil Rays … 2/1/08: Re-signed with Tampa Bay on a minor league deal for 2008.
Miguel Perez	Cincinnati Reds	C	32	X	1/13/09: Signed with Pirates on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 11/18/08L: Non-tendered by Reds ... 2/17/08: Surgery to remove his first rib to relieve pressure on his subclavian artery, missed first half of the 2008 season ... 12/13/07: Signed with Reds on a minor league contract for 2008.
Mike Redmond*	Minnesota Twins	C	37	X	10/9/08: Twins exercised their $950k club option for 2009 … Finished a 2-year/$1.9M contract, made $950k in 2008 … Turns 38 on 5/5/09
Jose A. Reyes	New York Mets	C	26	X	11/19/08: Signed with Orioles on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Playing for Estrellas de Oriente of the Dominican Winter League, missed all of 2008 after surgery to remove bone chips in his right (throwing) elbow ... 3/19/07: Assigned to AA Binghamton ... 12/19/06: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2007 ... 12/11/06: Non-tendered by Cubs.
Guillermo Rodriguez	San Francisco Giants	C	30	X	12/10/08: Signed with Orioles on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Playing for Cardenales de Lara of the Venezuelan Winter League ... 9/1/08: Released by Giants ... Played 38 games on a minor league contract for AAA Fresno in 2008.
Ivan Rodriguez	New York Yankees	C	37	X-B	3/20/09: Signed with Astros on a 1-year/$1.5M contract for 2009 with up to $1.5M in additional incentives ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Yankees ... Played on a 1-year/$13M contract in 2009 after Tigers exercised their club option
David Ross	Boston Red Sox	C	32	X	12/6/08: Signed with Braves on a 2-year/$3M contact through 2010 ... 8/22/08: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league contract … Finished a 2-year/$4.5M contract, made $2.9M in 2008 including a $375k buyout paid by the Reds when they released him on 8/18/08
Kelly Stinnett	St. Louis Cardinals	C	39		Did not play in majors or minors in 2008
Matt Treanor	Florida Marlins	C	33	X	12/16/08: Signed with Tigers on a 1-year/$750k contract for 2009 ... 12/10/08: Released by Marlins ... 10/7/08: Surgery to repair muscle tears around his left hip and an umbilical hernia, expected to be ready for spring training ... 7/6/08: Strained left hip, missed 1 month ... 1/17/08: Agreed to terms with Marlins on a 1-year/$705k contract for 2008, avoiding arbitration.
Javier Valentin	Cincinnati Reds	C	33	X	2/3/09: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$1.3M contract in 2008 after Reds exercised their club option
Jason Varitek	Boston Red Sox	C	36	X-A	1/30/09: Re-signed with Red Sox on a 1-year/$5M contract for 2009 with a $5M club option for 2010. Should club decline, Varitek holds a $3M player option with up to $2M in additional incentives ($400,000 each for starting 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120 games in 2010) ... 12/7/08: Declined arbitration ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Red Sox ... Finished a 4-year/$40M deal, made $10M in 2008 … Turns 37 on 4/11/09
Vance Wilson	Detroit Tigers	C	36	X	1/8/09: Signed with Royals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 6/24/08: Underwent a second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow after tearing a ligament during rehab from the first surgery performed a year earlier … Finished a 2-year/$1.9M contract, made $950k in 2008
Gregg Zaun*	Toronto Blue Jays	C	37	X-B	1/10/08: Signed with Orioles on a 1-year/$1.5M contract for 2009 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Blue Jays ... 9/17/08: Blue Jays plan to decline their $3.75M club option for 2009 … Finished a 2-year/$7.25M contract, made $3.75M in 2008 … Turns 38 on 4/14/09
Outfield
Reggie Abercrombie	Houston Astros	CF	27	X	1/5/09: Re-signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Astros ... 7/6/08: DFA'd by Astros, accepted assignment to AAA Round Rock ... 10/11/07: Claimed by Astros off waivers from Marlins.
Bobby Abreu	New York Yankees	RF	35	X-A	2/10/09: Signed with Angels on a 1-year/$5M contract for 2009 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Yankees ... Played on a 1-year/$16M contract in 2008 after Yankees exercised their club option.
Moises Alou	New York Mets	RF	42	B	3/3/09: Considering retiring after the World Baseball Classic ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Mets ... Missed the last 10 weeks of the season with a torn right hamstring … Played on a 1-year/ $7.5M contract in 2008 after Mets exercised their club option.
Chip Ambres	San Diego Padres	RF	29	X	1/27/09: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/14/08: Refused outright assitnment to minors ... Played on a minor league contract in 2008
Garret Anderson*	Los Angeles Angels	LF	36	X-B	2/22/09: Signed with Braves on a 1-year/$2.5M contract for 2009 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Angels ... 10/29/08: Angels declined their $14M club option for 2009, will pay $3M buyout … Finished a 4-year/$48M contract, made $12M in 2008
Rocco Baldelli	Tampa Bay Rays	CF	27	X	1/8/09: Signed with Red Sox on a 1-year/$500k contract for 2009 with up to $2.25 in additional roster bonuses if healthy ... Played in just 28 games, later diagnosed with mitochondrial myopathy … 4/1/08: Rays declined their $6M club option for 2009, will pay $4M buyout … Finished a 3-year/$9M contract, made $2.25M in 2008.
Sean Barker	Colorado Rockies	LF	28		Played on a minor league deal in 2008, spent whole season with AAA Colorado Springs.
Larry Bigbie	Yokohama BayStars	RF	31		12/12/07: Admitted to steroid and HGH use from 2003 to 2005, cooperated with Sen. George Mitchell's investigation ... 12/07/07: Signed with Yokohama of the Japanese Central League on a 1-year/$650k deal for 2008
Willie Bloomquist	Seattle Mariners	CF	31	X	1/9/09: Signed with Royals on a 2-year/$3.1M contract through 2010 ... Finished a 2-year/$1.875M contract, made $950k in 2008.
Hiram Bocachica	Seibu Lions	RF	33		Finished a 1-year/$500k contract with Seibu ... 2008 stats: .251/.344/.556/.900, 78 G, 13 DB, 20 HR, 43 R, 47 RBI, 76 K, 24 BB, 3/6 SB.
Barry Bonds	San Francisco Giants	LF	44		Did not play in majors or minors in 2008.
Joe Borchard	Atlanta Braves	RF	30	X	11/17/08: Re-signed with Braves on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 6/12/08: Underwent Tommy John surgery on his right arm … Played on a minor league deal in 2008.
Milton Bradley	Texas Rangers	RF	30	X-B	1/5/09: Signed with Cubs on a 3-year/$30M contract through 2011 ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Rangers ... Played on a 1-year/$5.25M deal in 2008, made an additional $525k with 504 PA (needed 500) … Turns 31 on 4/15/09
Emil Brown	Oakland Athletics	LF	34	X	2/18/09: Signed with Padres on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$1.45M contract for 2008.
Pat Burrell	Philadelphia Phillies	LF	32	X-A	1/5/09: Signed with Rays on a 2-year/$16M contract through 2010 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Phillies ... Finished 6-year/$50M contract, made $14M in 2008
Mike Cameron*	Milwaukee Brewers	CF	36	X-B	11/3/08: Brewers exercised their $10M club option for 2009 with up to $750k in incentives ... Played on a 1-year/$6.25M contract in 2008, earned an additional $750k with 508 PA (needed 475) … Suspended from first 25 games of 2008 season for using a banned stimulant.
Matt Carson	New York Yankees	RF	27	X	12/2/08: Signed with A's on a minor league contract for 2009.
Roger Cedeno	Baltimore Orioles	RF	34		Played with Leones del Caracas of the Venezuelan Winter League in 2007-08 … 3/23/07 Released by Orioles … Hasn't played in majors or US minors since 6/5/05.
Justin Christian	New York Yankees	LF	28	X	1/12/09: Signed with Orioles on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Yankees ... Played this fall for Caneros de los Mochis of the Mexican Pacific Winter League ... Turns 29 on 4/3/09.
Brady Clark	Los Angeles Dodgers	CF	35	X	5/10/08: Retired after playing 7G with Mets and 6G with AAA New Orleans on a minor league deal … Turrns 36 on 4/18/09.
Carl Crawford*	Tampa Bay Rays	CF	31	X	8/12/08: Surgery for torn tendon band in right hand, missed final 3 weeks and all of postseason … 4/1/08: Rays exercised $8.25 club option for 2009, club still holds a $10M club option for 2010 with a $1.25M buyout … Finished a 4-year/$15.25M contract, made $5.25M in 2008.
Bubba Crosby	Seattle Mariners	CF	32		3/8/08: Released by Mariners after failing a physical … 2/19/08: Signed with Mariners on a minor league deal for 2008.
Jacob Cruz	Samsung Lions (KBO)	RF	36		Played for Potros de Tijuana of the AAA Mexican League in 2008 … 5/23/08: Released by Samsung … 11/17/07: Signed a 1-year contract with Samsung of the Korean Baseball Organization.
Jose Cruz Jr.	Houston Astros	LF	34		6/7/08: DFAd by Astros, refused minor league assignment … 11/28/07: Signed with Astros on a 1-year/$650k contract for 2008. … Turns 35 on 4/19/09.
Jeff DaVanon	Chicago White Sox	CF	35		4/17/08: Released by AAA Charlotte Knights after going 3-for-38 in 11 games … 4/4/08: Signed with White Sox on a minor league deal … 3/22/08: Released by Padres ... 12/20/07: Signed with Padres on a minor league deal for 2008.
Victor Diaz	Seattle Mariners	RF	27	X	12/1/08: Signed with Hanwha Eagles of the Korean Baseball Organization ... Playing with Aguilas Cibaenas of the Dominican Winter League … 5/7/08: Signed with Mariners on a minor league deal, assigned to AAA Tacoma … 5/2/08: Released from AAA Round Rock … 11/29/07: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2008.
Jason Dubois	Chicago Cubs	LF	30	X	1/20/09: Re-signed with Cubs on a minor league contract for 2009.
Chris Duffy	Pittsburgh Pirates	CF	28	X	12/18/08: Signed with Brewers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Turns 29 on 4/20/09
Adam Dunn	Arizona Diamondbacks	LF	29	X-A	2/10/09: Signed with Nationals on a 2-year/$20M contract through 2010 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Diamondbacks ... Played on a 1-year/$13M contract in 2008 after Reds exercised their club option … 8/11/08: Traded from Reds to Diamondbacks.
Jim Edmunds	Chicago Cubs	CF	38		5/15/08: Signed with Cubs for prorated portion of $392k MLB minimum salary … 5/9/08: Released by Padres … 12/15/07: Traded from Cardinals to Padres … Finished a 2-year/$19M contract, made $8M in 2008.
Jason Ellison	Texas Rangers	RF	30	X	1/7/09: Signed with Phillies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/3/08: Elected minor league free agency ... 8/25/08: DFA'd by Rangers ... Turns 31 on 4/4/09.
Juan Encarnacion	St. Louis Cardinals	OF	33		Missed all of 2008 with vision problems that date back to getting hit in the face by a foul line drive while in the on-deck circle on 8/31/07 … Finished a 3-year/$15M contract, made $6.5M in 2008.
Darin Erstad	Houston Astros	OF	34	X	8/29/08: Signed 1-year/$1.75M extension through 2009 … 12/27/07: Signed with Astros on a 1-year/$1M contract for 2008.
Alex Escobar	Washington Nationals	CF	30		7/15/08: Released from AAA Columbus … 1/25/08: Re-signed with Nationals on a minor league deal for 2008.
Cliff Floyd*	Tampa Bay Rays	LF	35	X	2/6/09: Signed with Padres on a 1-year/$750k contract for 2009 ... 11/3/08: Rays declined their $2.75M club option for 2009, will pay a $250k buyout … Played on a 1-year/$2.75M in 2008 with up to $2M in additional incentives based on plate appearances.
Lew Ford	Hanshin Tigers	LF	32		11/29/07: Signed a 1-year contract with Hanshin of the Japanese Central League.
Joey Gathright	Kansas City Royals	CF	27	X	12/16/08: Signed with Cubs on a 1-year contract for 2009, terms TBA ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Royals ... 7/22/08: Bone bruise in right (throwing) shoulder, missed 1 month ... Played on a 1-year/$427k contract in 2008 ... Turns 28 on 4/27/09
Jody Gerut	San Diego Padres	CF	31	X	12/19/08: Re-signed with Padres on a 1-year/$1.775M contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$760k contract in 2008.
Jay Gibbons	Milwaukee Brewers	RF	32		3/13/09: Released by Marlins ... 1/12/09: Signed with Marlins on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played this offseason with Navegantes del Magallanes of the Venezuelan Winter League ... 6/23/08: Signed with Brewers on a minor league contract for the balance of 2008, assigned to AA Huntsville ... 6/16/08: Signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League ... 4/11/08: Gibbons' 15-game suspension was lifted as part of baseball's new agreement on drug testing ... 3/30/08: Released by Orioles.
Brian Giles*	San Diego Padres	RF	38	X-A	11/7/08: Padres exercised their $9M club option for 2009 … Finished a 3-year/$27M contract, made $9M in 2008 ... Elias Ranking: A
Jonny Gomes	Tampa Bay Rays	LF	28	X	1/19/09: Signed with Reds on a minor league contract for 2009, will earn $600k if he makes the 25-man roster with up to $200k in additional incentives ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Rays ... 1/18/08: Agreed to terms with Rays on a 1-year/$1.28M contract for 2008, avoiding arbitration.
Juan Gonzalez	St. Louis Cardinals	RF	39		3/27/08: Placed on temporarily inactive list after missing two weeks with an abdominal strain … 2/04/08: Signed with Cardinals on a minor league deal for 2008 ... Hasn't played in majors or minors since 2005
Luis Gonzalez	Florida Marlins	LF	41	B	12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Marlins ... Played on a 1-year/$2M contract in 2008 with an additional $1M in incentives.
Reid Gorecki	Atlanta Braves	RF	28	X	11/17/08: Re-signed with Braves on a minor league contract.
Shawn Green	New York Mets	RF	35	X	2/27/08: Announced his retirement.
Ken Griffey Jr.*	Chicago White Sox	RF	39	X-B	2/18/09: Signed with Mariners on a 1-year/$2M contract for 2009 with up to $4M in additional incentives ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by White Sox ... 10/31/08: White Sox declined their $16.5M club option for 2009, will pay a $4M buyout … Finished a 9-year/$116.5M contract, made $12.5M in 2008 … 7/31/08: Traded from Reds to White Sox … 10/14/08: Arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. He avoided the DL the past two years, but had the knee drained of fluid three times this season.
John-Ford Griffin	Toronto Blue Jays	LF	29	X	2/15/09: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a minor league contract in 2008.
Vladimir Guerrero*	Los Angeles Angels	RF	33	X	10/28/08: Angels exercised their a $15M club option for 2009 … Finished a 5-year/$70M contract, made $14.5M in 2008 … Missed 3 games in June and 6 games in September with a sore right knee.
Aaron Guiel	Yakult Swallows	RF	36	X	12/14/08: Re-signed with Swallows on a 1-year contract for 2009 ... Finished a 2-year/$1.6M contract with Yakult of the Japanese Central League … Hit .200/.306/.396 with 11 HR and 35 RBI in 2008; 8 of his HR came in the opening month (March), and he finished the season as a reserve OF … Hit .245 with 35 HR and 79 RBI In 2007.
Willie Harris	Washington Nationals	LF	30	x	12/12/08: Re-signed with Nationals on a 2-year/$3M contract through 2010 ... Played on a 1-year/$800k contract in 2008.
Richard Hidalgo	Houston Astros	RF	33		Playing with Navegantes del Magallanes of the Venezuelan Winter League … 7/8/08: Re-signed with Ducks, hit .261/.352/.459 with 5 HR in 30 G before leaving the team on 8/28/08 … Played all of 2007 with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League … 3/24/07: Released by Astros … Hasn’t played in majors since 2005.
Eric Hinske	Tampa Bay Rays	RF	31	X	1/30/09: Signed with Pirates on a 1-year/$1.5M contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$800k contract in 2008.
Damon Hollins	Kansas City Royals	RF	34	X	1/24/09: Signed with Phillies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 3/27/08: Signed with Royals on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Omaha … Played with the Yomiuri Giants of the Japanese Central League.
Norris Hopper	Cincinnati Reds	CF	30	X	12/14/09: Re-signed with Reds on a 1-year contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Reds ... 7/5/08: TJ surgery on right elbow, missed rest of season ... 6/18/08: Activated from DL ... 4/19/08: Right (throwing) elbow inflammation, missed 2 months.
Adam Hyzdu	Softbank Hawks	RF	37	X	2/12/08: Announced his retirement … Played for the Softbank Hawks of the Japanese Central League in 2007.
Raul Ibanez	Seattle Mariners	LF	36	X-A	12/12/08: Signed with Phillies on a 3-year/$30M contract through 2011 pending a physical ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Mariners ... Finished a 2-year/$11M contract, made $5.5M in 2008.
Atsunori Inaba	Nippon Ham Fighters	LF	36	X	11/01/08: Will remain in Japan for 2009 season ... 2008 Stats: .301/.380/.513/.893, 127 G, 25 DB, 5 TR, 20 HR, 71 R, 82 RBI, 85 K, 56 BB, 2/5 SB ... Made $3M in 2008.
Ben Johnson	New York Mets	RF	27		5/8/08: Released by Mets from extended spring training after missing three weeks with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder sustained while diving for a ball … 2/14/08: Signed with Mets on a minor league deal for 2008 … Missed final month of 2007 with broken ankle and severely torn ligaments
Reed Johnson	Chicago Cubs	CF	32	X	12/13/08: Agreed to terms with Cubs on a 1-year/$3M contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$1.3M deal in 2008
Andruw Jones	Los Angeles Dodgers	CF	31	X	2/10/09: Signed with Rangers on a minor league contract for 2009, will earn $500,000 if he makes the team, plus up to $1M in additional incentives ... 1/15/09: Released by Dodgers ... Turns 32 on 4/23/09.
Jacque Jones	Florida Marlins	LF	33	X	2/6/09: Signed with Reds on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 6/20/08: Became a free agent after clearing waivers from Marlins … 5/19/08: Signed with Marlins for prorated portion of $392k MLB minimum salary … 5/14/08: Released by Tigers … 11/12/07: Traded from Cubs to Tigers … Finished a 3-year/$16M contract, made $6.33M in 2008 … Turns 34 on 4/25/09
Gabe Kapler	Milwaukee Brewers	CF	33	X	1/12/09: Signed with Rays on a 1-year/$1M contract for 2009 ... Missed last 3 weeks of the season with a torn right shoulder muscle … Played on a 1-year/$800k contract in 2008 … Managed the AAA Greenville Drive in 2007.
Bobby Kielty	Minnesota Twins	RF	32	X	1/29/09: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 8/11/08: Signed with Twins on a minor league deal, assigned to AAA Rochester (MN) … 7/12/08: Released from AAA Pawtucket at his request after missing 6 weeks with a broken hand that required surgery and 3 weeks with a strained oblique … 2/05/08: Re-signed with Red Sox on a non-guaranteed 1-year/$800k deal for 2008.
Tatsuhiko Kinjoh	Yokohama BayStars	CF	33	X	11/01/08: Will remain in Japan for 2009 season ... 2008 Stats: .247/.297/.339/.637, 136 G, 16 DB, 9 HR, 44 R, 41 RBI, 64 K, 32 BB, 0/4/SB ... Made $1.35M in 2008.
Mike Kinkade	Seattle Mariners	LF	35		Played only 18 games for AAA Tacoma before going on the DL with a knee injury on 5/7/08 … 2/23/08: Signed with Mariners on a minor league deal for 2008.
Ryan Klesko	San Francisco Giants	LF	36	X	2/07/08: Announced his retirement.
Mark Kotsay	Boston Red Sox	RF	33	X	1/8/09: Re-signed with Red Sox on a 1-year/$1.5M contract for 2009 ... Finished 2-year/$15M contract, made $8M in 2008 … 8/27/08: Traded from Braves to Red Sox … 7/1/08: Activated after missing 5 weeks with lower back spasms … 1/14/08: Traded from A’s to Braves … 8/15/07: Lower back spasms, missed final two weeks … 3/10/07: Surgery for herniated disk in lower back, missed first 2 months of 2007.
Jason Lane	Boston Red Sox	RF	32	X	1/26/09: Signed with Blue Jays on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 8/19/08: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league deal, assigned to AAA Pawtucket … 8/14/08: Became a free agent after exercising his opt-out clause … 8/13/08: Activated by S/W-B after missing 3 weeks with a strained rib cage muscle … 3/27/08: Assigned to AAA Scranton/Wikes-Barre … 1/11/08: Signed with Yankees on a minor league deal for 2008.
Nook Logan	Los Angeles Dodgers	CF	28		6/23/08: Signed with Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League, hit .308/.386/.373 with 22 SB In 53 G … 4/07/08: Released by Dodgers …2/17/08: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league deal for 2008 … Once a switch-hitter, but abandoned hitting left-handed in 2007
Kenny Lofton	Cleveland Indians	CF	41		Did not play in majors or minors in 2008 … 3/20/08: Turned down a 1-year/$1M offer from Tampa Bay … 2/29/08: Did not sign with Reds because he wanted a major league contract
Rob Mackowiak	Cincinnati Reds	RF	32	X	1/23/09: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 6/30/08: Signed with Reds on a minor league deal, assigned to AAA Louisville … 6/7/08: Released after going .132/.254/.208 with 4 RBI in 63 PA … 12/14/07: Signed with Nationals on a 1-year/$1.5M deal for 2008.
Luis Matos	New York Mets	CF	30	X	1/15/09: Signed with Twins on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Playing for Caguas of the Puerto Rican Winter League ... Played for Leones de Yucatan of the AAA Mexican League in 2008, hit .289/.372/.402 in 88 G.
Paul McAnulty	San Diego Padres	LF	28	X	11/20/08: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 7/8/08: Outrighted by Padres to AAA Portland.
Kevin Mench	Toronto Blue Jays	LF	31	X	12/1/08: Signed with Hanshin Tigers (Japanese Central League) on a 1-year contract ... 5/12/08: Traded from Rangers to Blue Jays … 2/12/08: Signed with Rangers on a minor league contract for 2008.
Jason Michaels*	Pittsburgh Pirates	LF	31	X	12/15/08: Signed with Astros on a 1-year/$750k contract for 2009 ... 10/31/08: Pirates declined their $2.6M club option for 2009 … 5/8/08: Traded from Indians to Pirates … Finished a 2-year/$4.5M contract, made $2.15M in 2008.
Dustan Mohr	Colorado Rockies	CF	32	X	2/13/09: Signed with Wichita Wingnuts on a 1-year contract for 2009 ... 6/23/08: Released by Rockies after hitting .149/.184/.362 in 19 G … 5/27/08: Contract purchased by Rockies, assigned to AAA Colorado Springs … 3/12/08: Signed with Wichita Wingnuts of the independent American Association, hit .244/.299/.415 with 7 HR in 53 G … 6/23/07: Released by Devil Rays.
Craig Monroe	Minnesota Twins	CF	32	X	2/13/09: Signed with Pirates on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 8/1/08: Released by Twins … 12/11/08: Signed a 1-year/$3.82M contract with Twins to avoid arbitration.
Trot Nixon	New York Mets	RF	34	X	12/18/08: Signed with Brewers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Mets ... 7/20/08: Surgery for sports hernia, missed 7 weeks … 6/13/08: Traded from Diamondbacks to Mets … 3/28/08: Assigned to AAA Tucson… 2/21/08: Signed with Diamondbacks on a minor league deal for 2008 … Turns 35 on 4/11/09.
Greg Norton	Atlanta Braves	LF	36	X	12/19/08: Re-signed with Braves on a 1-year/$800k contract for 2009 with up to $300k in additional incentives ... Played on a 1-year/$1M contract in 2008.
Naoyuki Ohmura	Orix Buffaloes	CF	33	X	11/1/08: Traded to Orix by Softbank Hawks, missed qualifying for free agency by 13 days, had fully intended to test the market ... 2008 Stats: .307/.332/.363/.695, 79 G, 9 DB, 2 HR, 11 R, 22 RBI, 29 K, 11 BB, 7/8 SB ... 3/20/08: Strained hamstring, missed first 3 months of season ... Made $1.9M in 2008.
Saburo Ohmura	Chiba Lotte Marines	RF	32		Projects as a 4th OF in MLB ... 2008 Stats: .289/.389/.416/.805, 105 G, 22 DB, 2 TR, 6 HR, 43 R, 56 RBI, 70 K, 36 BB, 6/10 SB ... Won NPB Gold Gloves in 2005 & 2007, has 30 assists and just 10 errors in 450 games the past 4 seasons ... 4/11/08: Strained left hamstring, missed 6 weeks ... Finished a 2-year/$1.4M contract.
Dan Ortmeier	San Francisco Giants	CF	27	X	1/14/09: Signed with Reds on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 11/04/08: Granted minor league free agency.
Corey Patterson	Cincinnati Reds	CF	29	X	12/23/08: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$3M contract in 2008.
Jay Payton	Baltimore Orioles	LF	36		Finished a 2-year/$9.5M contract, made $5M in 2008.
Wily Mo Pena***	Washington Nationals	LF	27	X	10/31/08: Exercised his $2M player option for 2009 ... 7/14/08: Season-ending surgery on left shoulder for small tear and impingement in the rotator cuff, as well as fraying of the labrum … 3/13/08: Torn left oblique, missed a month … Played on a 1-year/$2M contract in 2008.
Timo Perez	Detroit Tigers	LF	33	X	1/26/09: Re-signed with Tigers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played entire season for AAA Toledo on a 1-year/$150k minor league contract in 2008 … Turns 34 on 4/8/09
Jorge Piedra	Florida Marlins	LF	28		Did not play in majors or minors in 2008 … 3/09/08: Released by Marlins ... 1/4/08: Signed with Marlins on a minor league deal … Turns 30 on 4/19/09
Scott Podsednik	Colorado Rockies	CF	33	X	1/14/09: Re-signed with Rockies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 7/27/08: Non-displaced fracture of left pinkie (throwing hand), missed 24 games … Played on a 1-year/$750k contract in 2008.
Curtis Pride	LA Angels of Anaheim	CF	40	X	11/3/08: Announced his retirement, hired as head baseball coach at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC ... 8/23/08: Released by Blue Crabs … 4/15/08: Signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the independent Atlantic League.
Manny Ramirez	Los Angeles Dodgers	LF	36	X-A	3/4/09: Re-signed with Dodgers on a 1-year/$25M contract for 2009 with a $20M player option for 2010, would be paid $10M annually through 2012 plus $5M in 2013 ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Dodgers ... Finished an 8-year/$168M contract, made $20M in 2008 … 7/31/08: Traded from Red Sox to Dodgers, with L.A. agreeing not to exercise their $20M club options for 2009 and 2010.
Juan Rivera	Los Angeles Angels	LF	30	X	12/19/08: Re-signed with Angels on a 3-year/$12.75 contract through 2011 ... Played on a 1-year/$2.025M contract in 2008 … Missed first 5 months of 2007 with a broken left tibia
Dave Roberts	San Francisco Giants	CF	36		3/5/09: Released by Giants despite owing him $6.5M for 2009.
John Rodriguez	New York Mets	LF	31	X	1/6/09: Signed with Yankees on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 6/8/08: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract through the rest of 2008, assigned to AAA New Orleans ... 6/2/08: Released from AAA Durham ... 3/29/08: Assigned to AAA Durham ... 1/4/08: Signed with Rays on a minor league contract for 2008.
Jeff Salazar	Arizona Diamondbacks	RF	28	X	12/22/08: Signed with Pirates on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Diamondbacks ... 7/5/08: DFA'd by Diamondbacks, assigned to AAA Tucson ... Played on a 1-year/$393k contract in 2008.
Hiroshi Shibahara	Softbank Hawks	CF	34		2008 Stats: .277/.328/.354/.682, 96 G, 17 DB, 3 HR, 30 R, 34 RBI, 55 K, 22 BB, 2/3 SB ... Made $1.3M in 2008 ... 7/10/08: Lower back strain, missed 2 months ... Made $1.3M in 2008.
Sammy Sosa	Texas Rangers	RF	40		12/25/08: Told a reporter he's open to returning to MLB if he receives offers ... 5/28/08: Announced his retirement
Shannon Stewart	Toronto Blue Jays	LF	35		8/9/08: Released by Blue Jays … 6/7/08: Severe high ankle sprain, missed two months … 2/24/08: Signed with Blue Jays on a minor league deal for 2008, will earn $1.5M if he makes the 25-man roster.
Cory Sullivan	Colorado Rockies	CF	29	X	1/20/09: Signed with Mets on a 1-year/$600k contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$1M non-guaranteed contract in 2008
So Taguchi*	Philadelphia Phillies	CF	39	X	1/16/09: Signed with Cubs on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 11/4/08: Phillies declined $1.25M club option for 2009, will pay a $150k buyout … Played on a 1-year/$1.05M contract in 2008.
Willy Taveras	Colorado Rockies	CF	27	X	12/27/08: Signed with Reds on a 2-year/$6.25M contract through 2010 with up to $250k in additional incentives for 2009 if he logs 600 PA ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Rockies ... 9/24/08: Stress fracture in lower right leg, done for season ... 1/18/08: Agreed to terms with Rockies on a 1-year/$1.975M contract for 2008, avoiding arbitration.
Luis Terrero	Baltimore Orioles	LF	28		Playing with Aguilas Cibaenas of the Dominican Winter League … Signed a minor league contract with Orioles for 2008, spent entire season with AAA Norfolk.
Brad Wilkerson	Toronto Blue Jays	RF	31	X	2/3/09: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league contract for 2009, will earn $400k if he makes the 25-man with up to $2.5M in additional incentives based on PAs and days on the active roster ... 5/9/08: Signed with Blue Jays on a minor league contract … 5/6/08: Released by Mariners … 1/31/08: Signed with Mariners on a 1-year/$3M contract for 2008.
Bernie Williams	New York Yankees	LF	40		12/30/08: Sustained a serious quadriceps injury ... 11/19/08: Playing for Gigantes de Carolina of the Puerto Rican Winter League and is open to returning to MLB in 2009, hopes to represent PR in the WBC ... Did not play in 2007 or 2008.
Preston Wilson	St. Louis Cardinals	LF	34		Did not play in majors or minors in 2009 … 6/12/07: Microfracture surgery on right knee. He's already had two operations on his left knee (in 2004).
DH
Brian Buchanan	Kansas City Royals	DH	34	X	1/8/09: Re-signed with Royals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played for AAA Omaha on a minor league contract in 2008 … Hasn’t played in majors since 2004, spent 2007 in Japan.
Jose Fernandez	Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles	DH	34	X	1/15/09: Signed with Orix Buffaloes of the Japanese Pacific League on a 1-year contract for 2009 ... Wants to return to majors in 2009, spent 2002 playing in Korea and last 6 seasons in Japan ... Last played in MLB in 2001 ... Career stats in Japan: .293/.365/.519 with 159 HR in 2,886 AB ... 2008 stats: .301/.368/.475
Mike Piazza	Oakland Athletics	DH	40	X	5/20/08: Announced his retirement.
Mike Sweeney	Oakland Athletics	DH	35	X	1/29/09: Signed with Mariners on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 9/9/08: Released by Athletics … 5/29/08: Arthroscopic surgery on both knees, missed 3 months … 2/10/08: Signed with A's on a $500k minor league deal for 2008.
Frank Thomas	Oakland Athletics	DH	40	B	12/1/08: Not offered aribtration by A's ... 8/30/08: Placed on DL after aggravating right quad, missed rest of season … 5/27/08: Strained right quad, missed 2 months … 4/24/08: Signed with Athletics for prorated portion of $392k MLB minimum salary … 4/20/08: Released by Blue Jays … Finished a 2-year/$18.12M contract, made $8M in 2008.
Jim Thome	Chicago White Sox	DH	38	X	9/21/08: $13M option for 2009 vested with 1,100 PAs over the last two seasons … Finished a 6-year/$85M contract, made $14M in 2008.
Jose Vidro	Seattle Mariners	DH	34		8/13/08: Released by Mariners … Finished a 4-year/$30M contract, made $8.5M in 2008
Left-Handed Starting Pitchers
Brian Anderson	Tampa Bay Rays	LHSP	35	X	Served as Rays’ assistant pitching coach in 2008 … 3/13/08: Retired after tearing his UCL again, had already missed most of 2005-07 after two TJ surgeries … 2/1/08: Signed with Rays on a minor league deal for 2008 ... Turns 37 on 4/26/09.
Travis Blackley	Philadelphia Phillies	LHSP	26	X	12/19/08: Signed with Diamondbacks on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played this fall for Aguilas de Mexicali of the Mexican Pacific League ... 10/1/08: Elected minor league free agency ... 3/27/08: Assigned to AAA Lehigh Valley ... Played on a minor league contract in 2008.
Adrian Burnside	Yomiuri Giants	LHSP	33		2008 stats: 15 GS, 5-3, 3.48 ERA, 75 IP, 67 H, 7 HR, 47 K, 18 BB … 12/25/07: Signed with Yomiuri Giants (Japanese Central League) on a 1-year/$300k contract.
Chris Capuano	Milwaukee Brewers	LHSP	30	X	12/16/08: Re-signed with Brewers on a minor league contract, will earn $500k if he makes the club with up to $2.8M in additional incentives ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Brewers ... 5/16/08: TJ surgery on left elbow, out for the season (also had TJ surgery in 2002) ... 1/17/08: Agreed to terms with Brewers on a 1-year/$3.75M contract for 2008, avoiding arbitration ... 10/12/07: Surgery on right (non-throwing) shoulder for torn labrum aggravated while making a diving catch.
Gustavo Chacin	Toronto Blue Jays	LHSP	28	X	12/24/08: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 5/9/08: DFAd by Blue Jays, assigned to high-A Dunedin ... Made $750k in 2008.
Bruce Chen	Texas Rangers	LHSP	31	X	3/1/09: Signed with Royals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played for the Mayaguez Indians of the Puerto Rican Winter League … Did not play in majors or minors in 2008.
Shawn Estes	San Diego Padres	LHSP	36	X	1/9/09: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 5/29/08: Broken left thumb, missed 3 months … Played on a 1-year/$550k minor league contract in 2008 ... Tommy John surgery in June '06, pitched 28 innings in minors in '07.
Tom Glavine	Atlanta Braves	LHSP	43	X	2/17/09: Re-signed with Braves on a 1-year/$1M contract for 2009 with up to $3.5M in additional incentives ... 8/21/08: Surgery to repair a partially torn flexor tendon in his left elbow and to clean out his shoulder; No ligament damage … Played on a 1-year/$8M contract in 2008.
Mike Hampton	Atlanta Braves	LHSP	36	X	12/1/08: Signed with Astros on a 1-year/$2M contract with up to $2M in additional incentives ... 10/4/08: Braves declined their 1-year/$20M club option for 2009, will pay a $6M buyout … Finished a 9-year/$121M contract, made $15M in 2008.
Mark Hendrickson	Florida Marlins	LHSP	34	X	12/31/09: Signed with Orioles on a 1-year/$1.5M contract for 2009 ... Pitched only in middle relief the second half of the season (17 G) after making 19 starts … Played on a 1-year/$1.5M contract in 2008.
Chuck James	Atlanta Braves	LHSP	27		12/12/08: Non-tendered by Braves ... 9/13/08: Left shoulder surgery to repair a tear in his rotator cuff and some fraying of the labrum, out until at least July 2009 ... 2/29/08: Contract renewed by Braves, will make $450k in 2008 ... 1/15/08: Diagnosed with partial tear in rotator cuff, will rehab rather than opt for surgery.
Randy Johnson	Arizona Diamondbacks	LHSP	45	X-B	12/27/08: Signed with Giants on a 1-year/$8M contract for 2009 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Diamondbacks ... 11/13/08: Filed for free agency, offered to take a 50% pay cut to remain with DBacks ... Missed first 2 weeks of 2008 season and last 3 months of 2007 after a herniated disk on 6/28/07 that required surgery on 8/3/07 … Finished a 2-year/$26M contract, made $10M in 2008
Mike Maroth	St. Louis Cardinals	LHSP	30	X	12/31/08: Signed with Blue Jays on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 5/4/08: Released by AAA Omaha after giving up 11 ER in just 7.1 IP over 3 starts … 2/08/08: Signed with Royals on a minor league deal for 2008
Eric Milton	Cincinnati Reds	LHSP	32	X	2/11/09: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Pitched only in simulated games for AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in August 2008 … 7/11/08: Signed with Yankees on a minor league contract … Had Tommy John surgery in June '07
Jamie Moyer	Philadelphia Phillies	LHSP	46	X-A	12/15/08: Re-signed with Phillies on a 2-year/$13M contract through 2010 with up to $7M in additional incentives and a six-team no-trade clause ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Phillies ... Finished a 2-year/$10.5M contract, made $5.5M in 2008.
Mark Mulder	St. Louis Cardinals	LHSP	31		10/21/08: Cardinals declined their $11M club option for 2009, will pay a $1.5M buyout … Finished a 2-year/$13M contract, made $6.5M in 2008.
Odalis Perez	Washington Nationals	LHSP	31		2/23/09: Released by Nationals ... 2/6/09: Re-signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$850k contract in 2008.
Oliver Perez	New York Mets	LHSP	27	X-A	2/1/09: Re-signed with Mets on a 3-year/$36M contract through 2011 ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Mets ... Played on a 1-year/$6.5M contract in 2008 after winning his arbitration case (Mets offered $4.725M).
Andy Pettitte	New York Yankees	LHSP	36	X-A	1/26/09: Re-signed with Yankees on a 1-year/$5.5M contract for 2009 with up to $6.5M in additional incentives ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Yankees ... 11/8/08: Told reporters he'd be willing to accept a 1-year deal if offered by the Yankees ... Missed his last two starts of 2008 with an inflamed rotator cuff … Played on a 1-year/$16M contract in 2008.
Horacio Ramirez	Chicago White Sox	LHSP	29		12/11/08: Signed with Royals on a 1-year/$1.8M contract for 2009 ... 8/9/08: Traded to White Sox … 6/22/08: Contract purchased by Royals … 5/22/08: Signed with Royals on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Omaha … 3/12/08: Released by Mariners … 1/18/08: Signed with Mariners on a 1-year/$2.75M contract to avoid arbitration.
Mark Redman	Colorado Rockies	LHSP	35		7/18/08: DFAd by Rockies, accepted assignment to AAA Colorado Springs … Played on a non-guaranteed $1M contract in 2008.
Kenny Rogers	Detroit Tigers	LHSP	44	X	1/24/09: Has decided to retire according to Tigers pitching coach Rick Knapp ... Played on a 1-year/$8M contract in 2008.
Glendon Rusch	Colorado Rockies	LHSP	34	X	12/19/08: Re-signed with Rockies on a 1-year/$750k contract for 2009 ... 5/17/08: Signed with Rockies on a minor league contract … 5/15/08: DFAd by Padres, refused minor league assignment … 12/14/07: Signed with Padres on a minor league deal for 2008.
C.C. Sabathia	Milwaukee Brewers	LHSP	28	X-A	12/17/08: Signed with Yankees on a 7-year/$161M contract with a full no-trade clause through 2015, Sabathia may opt-out after 2011 ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Brewers ... Finished a 2-year/$17.75M contract, made $9M in 2008.
Ken Takahashi	Hiroshima Toyo Carp	LHSP	39	X	2/1/09: Signed with Blue Jays on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 2008 Stats: 21 GS, 8-5, 3.50 ERA, 115.2 IP, 124 H, 11 HR, 71 K, 42 BB ... Made $4M in 2008 ... 6/15/08: Stiff neck, missed 2 weeks ... Turns 40 on 4/16/09
David Wells	Los Angeles Dodgers	LHSP	45		Did not pitch in majors or minors in 2008, but has not officially announced his retirement … 8/2/08: Participated in Old Timers Day at Yankee Stadium, told reporters he hadn’t picked up a baseball in 3 months.
Dave Williams	Yokohama BayStars	LHSP	30		9/3/08: Released by BayStars ... 2008 Stats: 7 GS, 2-2, 4.26 ERA, 25.1 IP, 41 H, 3 HR, 8 K, 4 BB ... 12/07/07: Signed with Yokohama of the Japanese Central League on a 1-year/$750k deal for 2008.
Randy Wolf	Houston Astros	LHSP	32	X-B	2/7/09: Signed with Dodgers on a 1-year/$5M contract for 2009 with up to $3M in additional incentives based on IP (triggered at 170, full amount at 200) ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Astros ... Earned $3.75M of his incentive pool … 7/22/08: Traded from Padres to Astros … 12/01/07: Signed with Padres on a 1-year/$4.75M deal for 2008 with an additional $4.25M in incentives.
Right-Handed Starting Pitchers
Mario Alvarez	Los Angeles Dodgers	RHSP	25		12/12/08: Non-tendered by Dodgers.
Tony Armas Jr.	New York Mets	RHSP	30	X	1/29/09: Re-signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Mets ... Playing with Leones del Caracas of the Venezuelan Winter League ... Pitched first 3 months for AAA New Orleans, then just 3 games for Mets before hernia surgery on 8/3/08 ended his season … 2/12/08: Signed with Mets on a minor league deal for 2008.
Matt Belisle	Cincinnati Reds	RHSP	34	X	1/14/09: Re-signed with Reds on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Reds ... 8/18/08: Torn ligament in right knee while playing for AAA Louisville, underwent season-ending surgery.
Kris Benson*	Philadelphia Phillies	RHSP	34	X	2/21/09: Signed with Rangers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 8/30/08: Released by Phillies after pitching just 14 games in minors … 2/13/08: Signed with Phillies on a minor league deal for 2008 ... Missed all of 2007 with a torn labrum.
Adam Bernero	Pittsburgh Pirates	RHSP	32		Pitched just 4 games for AAA Indianapolis, spent rest of season on DL … 12/19/07: Signed with Pirates on a minor league contract for 2008 … Missed all of 2007 after Tommy John surgery.
Dewon Brazelton	St. Louis Cardinals	RHSP	28		3/17/08: Released by Cardinals … 11/10/07: Signed with Cardinals on a minor league contract for 2008
A.J. Burnett	Toronto Blue Jays	RHSP	32	X-A	12/12/08: Signed with Yankees on a 5-year/$82.5M contract with a full no-trade clause through 2013 ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Blue Jays ... 11/4/08: Opted out of his 5-year/$55M contract, even though he had 3 years left at $12M annually … Made $12M in 2008.
Paul Byrd	Boston Red Sox	RHSP	38	B	12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Red Sox ... Pitched on an $8M contract after Indians exercised their club option for 2008
Jack Cassel	Houston Astros	RHSP	29	X	1/16/09: Signed with Indians on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/8/08: Refused outright assignment to minors … Played on a 1-year/$400k minor league deal in 2008.
Shawn Chacon	Houston Astros	RHSP	31		6/26/08: Cleared waivers after Astros released him … 6/25/08: Suspended indefinitely by Astros following a physical altercation with team GM Ed Wade … 2/20/08: Signed with Astros on a 1-year/$2M contract for 2008.
Roger Clemens	New York Yankees	RHSP	46		Did not play in majors or minors in 2008.
Matt Clement*	St. Louis Cardinals	RHSP	34	X	12/12/08: Signed with Blue Jays on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/12/08: Cardinals declined $8.75M club option for 2009, will pay a $250k buyout … Did not play in majors in 2008, pitched just 32.2 innings in 16 minor league games … 1/03/08: Signed with Cardinals on a 1-year/$1.25M contract for 2008 with up to $5.25 in incentives … 9/12/06: Surgery on torn labrum and rotator cuff
Bartolo Colon	Boston Red Sox	RHSP	35	X	1/14/09: Signed with White Sox on a 1-year/$1M contract for 2009 ... 2/24/08: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league deal for 2008.
Kevin Correia	San Francisco Giants	RHSP	28	X	12/25/08: Signed with Padres on a minor league contract for 2009.
Jairo Cuevas	Atlanta Braves	RHSP	25	X	12/13/08: Re-signed with Royals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Royals ... 12/10/08: Claimed by Royals off waivers from Braves ... 11/27/08: Claimed by Braves off waivers from Royals ... 10/24/08: Claimed by Royals off waivers from Braves.
Matt DeSalvo	Atlanta Braves	RHSP	28	X	1/29/09: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a minor league contract in 2008.
Ryan Dempster	Chicago Cubs	RHSP	31	X-A	11/18/08: Re-signed with Cubs on a 4-year/$52M contract through 2012 ... Finished a 3-year/$15.5M contract, made $5.5M in 2008 ... Turns 32 on 5/3/09.
Ryan Drese	Pittsburgh Pirates	RHSP	32		6/27/08: Signed with Pirates on a minor league contract … 4/24/08: Signed with Camden Riversharks of the independent Atlantic League … 3/27/08: Released by Braves … 8/4/07: Claimed off waivers by Braves from Nationals … 4/10/07: Tommy John surgery … Turns 33 on 4/6/09.
Brandon Duckworth	Kansas City Royals	RHSP	33	X	11/10/08: Re-signed with Royals on a minor league contract for 2009.
Adam Eaton	Philadelphia Phillies	RHSP	31	X	3/1/09: Signed with Orioles on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 2/27/09: Released by Phillies.
Scott Elarton	Cleveland Indians	RHSP	33		6/30/08: Placed on restricted list due to a “non-baseball condition” after just 8 games with Indians, missed remainder of season … 5/24/08: Contract purchased by Indians … 3/22/08: Assigned to AAA Buffalo … 2/08/08: Signed with Indians on a minor league contract for 2008.
Josh Fogg	Cincinnati Reds	RHSP	32	X	1/30/09: Signed with Rockies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 9/4/08: Strained groin, missed final 4 weeks … 6/1/08: DL with back spasms, missed 5 weeks … 2/21/08: Signed with Reds on a 1-year/$1M contract for 2008.
Freddy Garcia	Detroit Tigers	RHSP	32	X	1/22/09: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009, can earn $1.5M if added to the 40-man roster and up to $6.5M in additional incentives if he makes the 25-man roster ... 11/15/08: Pitching for Navegantes del Magallanes of the Venezuelan Winter League, unlikely to sign with an MLB team before finishing his 2-month stint in mid-December … 8/12/08: Signed with Tigers on a minor league contract … 8/31/07: Surgery for torn labrum.
Jon Garland	Los Angeles Angels	RHSP	29	X-B	1/29/09: Signed with Diamondbacks on a 1-year/$6.5M contract for 2009 with a $10M mutual option for 2010, a $2.5M buyout if the club declines, and a $1M buyout if the player declines ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Angels ... Finished a 3-year/$29M contract, made $12M in 2008 …11/19/08: Traded from White Sox to Angels.
Justin Germano	San Diego Padres	RHSP	26	X	11/28/08: Signed with Softbank Hawks (Japanese Pacific League) on a 1-year/$500k contract.
Ryan Glynn	Nippon Ham Fighters	RHSP	34		2008 stats: 26 G, 6-1, 3.64 ERA, 163.1 IP, 160 H, 18 HR, 99 K, 61 BB ... Made $950k in 2008.
Livan Hernandez	Colorado Rockies	RHSP	34	X	2/14/09: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 8/5/08: Claimed by Rockies off waivers from Twins … 2/12/08: Signed with Twins on a 1-year/$5M contract for 2008.
Orlando Hernandez	New York Mets	RHSP	39		12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Mets ... Missed all of 2008 (except 4 minor league rehab starts) with a strained tendon in his right foot, also had bunion surgery on his right big toe on 8/23/08 ... Finished a 2-year/$12M contract, made $6.5M in 2008.
Runelvys Hernandez	Houston Astros	RHSP	31		12/10/08: Suspension withdrawn by MLB because his positive test was a first offense ... Pitching for Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League … 9/7/08: Facing a 50-game MLB suspension for testing positive for amphetamines … 1/18/08: Signed with Astros on a minor league deal for 2008
Shawn Hill	Washington Nationals	RHSP	27		3/17/08: Released by Nationals ... Turns 28 on 4/28/09
Luke Hudson	Kansas City Royals	RHSP	31	X	12/17/08: Re-signed with Royals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 11/22/08: Declined minor league reassignment ... Hasn't pitched in majors or minors since April 2007 due to shoulder and biceps injuries ... Turns 32 on 5/2/09
Jason Jennings	Texas Rangers	RHSP	30	X	2/6/09: Re-signed with Rangers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 5/31/08: After pitching just 27.1 innings in April, underwent another season-ending surgery on right flexor tendon … 1/18/08: Signed with Rangers on a 1-year/$4M contract for 2008 ... 9/1/07: Surgery for torn right flexor tendon.
Jason Johnson	Los Angeles Dodgers	RHSP	35	X	1/6/09: Signed with Yankees on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 7/19/08: Contract purchased from AAA Las Vegas … 1/17/08: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league contract after playing in Japan with the Seibu Lions in 2007.
Ken Kadokura	Yomiuri Giants	RHSP	35	X	1/19/09: Signed with Cubs on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Finished a 2-year/$1.75M contract, only pitched one month before being dropped from roster on 5/19/08 … 2008 Stats: 11 G, 0-2, 3.55 ERA, 12.1 IP, 13 H, 2 HR, 16K, 6 BB.
Kenshin Kawakami	Chunichi Dragons	RHSP	33	X	1/12/09: Signed with Braves on a 3-year/$23M contract through 2011 ... 10/28/08: Declared his intent to pitch in MLB in 2009 … 2008 Stats: 20 GS, 9-5, 2.30 ERA, 117.1 IP, 99 H, 11 HR, 112 K, 25 BB … Missed 3 weeks in April due to “illness”, missed 3 weeks in Sept with a strained back ... Made $3.4M in 2008.
Matt Kinney	San Francisco Giants	RHSP	32		2008 stats: 17 GS, 2-4, 4.48 ERA, 80.1 IP, 87 H, 4 HR, 64 K, 35 BB … 12/06/07: Signed with Seibu Lions (Japanese Pacific League) on a 1-year deal for 2008.
John Lackey	Los Angeles Angels	RHSP	30	X	10/28/08: Angels exercised $9M club option for 2009 … Finished a 3-year/$17M contract, made $7M in 2008
Brian Lawrence	Atlanta Braves	RHSP	32		6/8/08: Contract purchased by Braves, assigned to AAA Richmond … 4/24/08: Signed with Camden Riversharks of the independent Atlantic League … 3/14/08: Declined outright assignment to minors … 1/19/08: Signed with Royals on a minor league deal for 2008.
Colby Lewis	Hiroshima Toyo Carp	RHSP	29	X	11/01/08: Re-signed with Hiroshima for 2009 season … 2008 stats: 26 GS, 15-8, 2.68, 178 IP, 151 H, 12 HR, 27 BB, 183 K (led the JCL) … 12/16/07: Signed with Hiroshima of the Japanese Central League on a 1-year/$950k contract for 2008 … 12/05/07: Released by Royals
Jose Lima	New York Mets	RHSP	36		Pitching for Aguilas Cibaenas of the Dominican Winter League … 7/11/08: Signed with Camden Riversharks of the independent Atlantic League … 4/16/08: Released by Kia Tigers … 1/6/08: Signed with Kia Tigers of the Korean Baseball League on a 1-year contract … 7/14/08: Released by Mets.
Esteban Loaiza	Chicago White Sox	RHSP	37		7/25/08: Released by White Sox, who paid a $350k buyout of his $7.5M option for 2009 … Finished a 3-year/$21M contract, made $7M in 2008.
Kyle Lohse	St. Louis Cardinals	RHSP	30	X	9/29/08: Signed a 4-year/$41M contract through 2012 with a full no-trade clause … Played on a 1-year/$4.5M contract in 2008 .
Braden Looper	St. Louis Cardinals	RHSP	34	X-B	2/9/09: Signed with Brewers on a 1-year/$4.75M contract for 2009 with $6M club option for 2010 or a $750k buyout. Buyout increases to $1M with 30 GS or 180 IP in 2009. Looper may void option and elect free agency ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Cardinals ... Finished a 3-year/$13.5M contract, made $5.5M in 2008 … Has been a full-time starter the past two seasons.
Rodrigo Lopez	Atlanta Braves	RHSP	33	X	3/5/09: Signed with Phillies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 11/7/09: Braves declined their club option for 2009 ... 8/22/08: Signed a minor league contract for the rest of 2008 and 2009 with a major league option for 2009, pitched 3 games in low minors … 12/01/07: Rockies will not offer arbitration ... 8/23/07: Tommy John surgery, will likely miss all of '08 season.
Derek Lowe	Los Angeles Dodgers	RHSP	32	X-A	1/13/09: Signed with Braves on a 4-year/$60M contract through 2012 ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Dodgers ... Finished a 4-year/$36M contract, made $10M in 2008.
Greg Maddux	Los Angeles Dodgers	RHSP	42	X-B	12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Dodgers ... 11/04/08: Announced through his agent that he plans to retire … 8/19/08: Traded from Padres to Dodgers … Played on a 1-year/$10M deal in 2008 ... Turns 43 on 4/16/09
Pedro Martinez	New York Mets	RHSP	37		12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Mets ... 5/22/08: Told a reporter he plans to pitch at least two more seasons after 2008 … Missed 3 weeks with shoulder stiffness (7/12) and bereavement (father’s death 7/23) … 4/1/08: Strained left hamstring, missed 2 months … Finished a 4-year/$53M contract, made $11M in 2008 … Pitched 137 innings over 25 starts the past two seasons.
Scott Mathieson	Philadelphia Phillies	RHSP	25	X	12/12/08: Re-signed with Phillies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/11/08: Non-tendered by Phillies ... 5/15/08: TJ surgery, out until June 2009, also had TJ surgery in September 2006.
Doug Mathis	Texas Rangers	RHSP	25	X	12/15/08: Re-signed with Rangers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Rangers ... 6/16/08: Inflammation in right shoulder, missed rest of season, underwent surgery 9/5/08 to remove an inflamed bursa sac ... 5/11/08: Contract purchased from AAA Oklahoma.
Joe Mays	Los Angeles Dodgers	RHSP	32		Did not play in majors or minors in 2008 … 5/16/07: Exercised out clause from AAA Las Vegas
Wade Miller	Chicago Cubs	RHSP	32		Did not pitch in majors or minors in 2008 … 8/6/07: Granted release by Cubs
Daisuke Miura	Yokohama BayStars	RHSP	35		11/01/08: Has a 4-year/$12M offer from Hanshin Tigers, made $1.5M this year ... 2008 Stats: 21 GS, 7-10, 3.56 ERA, 144 IP, 137 H, 111 K, 29 BB ... 6/4/08: Strained shoulder, missed 6 weeks.
Brian Moehler	Houston Astros	RHSP	37	X	8/29/08: Signed a 1-year/$2.3M extension through 2009 with a mutual option for 2010 … Played on a $500k minor league deal in 2008.
Matt Morris	Pittsburgh Pirates	RHSP	34	X	4/30/08: Retired after being released by Pirates, who paid a $1M buyout of his $9M option for 2009 … Finished a 3-year/$26M contract, made $9.5M in 2008.
Mike Mussina	New York Yankees	RHSP	40	X-A	11/20/08: Announced his retirement … Finished a 2-year/$23M contract, made $11M in 2008.
Hideo Nomo	Kansas City Royals	RHSP	40	X	7/17/08: Announced his retirement … 1/04/08: Signed with Royals on a minor league deal for 2008
Tomo Ohka	Chicago White Sox	RHSP	33	X	12/6/08: Signed with Indians on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 3/19/08: Assigned to AAA Charlotte … 2/22/08: Signed with White Sox on a minor league deal for 2008.
Ramon Ortiz	Orix Buffaloes	RHSP	35	X	2/10/09: Signed with Giants on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 2008 Stats: 17 GS, 4-7, 5.82 ERA, 82 IP, 102 H, 10 HR, 32 K, 20 BB … 4/1/08: Signed with Orix of the Japanese Pacific League … 2/7/08: Pitched 5 shutout innings for Tigres de Licey as they won the Caribbean World Series … 11/01.08: Filed for free agency … 8/15/07: Traded from Twins to Rockies
Russ Ortiz	San Francisco Giants	RHSP	34	X	1/13/09: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 9/2/07: Tommy John surgery, also had torn flexor tendon repaired, will miss all of 2008.
John Patterson	Washington Nationals	RHSP	31	X	1/7/09: Announced his retirement ... 5/24/08: Released by Rangers after struggling 2 months with right forearm soreness … 3/24/08: Signed with Rangers on a minor league deal for 2008 ... 3/20/08: Released by Nationals
Carl Pavano	New York Yankees	RHSP	33	X	1/6/09: Signed with Indians on a 1-year/$1.5M contract ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Yankees ... 11/4/08: Yankees declined $13M club option for 2009, will pay $1.95M buyout … Finished a 4-year/$38M contract, made $11M in 2008 … Pitched 9 games over the past two seasons.
Brad Penny	Los Angeles Dodgers	RHSP	30	X-B	12/28/08: Signed with Red Sox on a 1-year/$5M contract for 2009 with up to $3M in additional incentives ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Dodgers ... 11/4/08: Dodgers declined $8.75M club option for 2009, will pay $2M buyout ... 6/14/08: Sore right shoulder, MRI showed no structural damage, pitched just 9 innings in 4 games the rest of the season … Finished a 3-year/$23.5M contract, made $8.5M in 2008.
Sidney Ponson	New York Yankees	RHSP	32		12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Yankees ... 6/18/08: Signed with Yankees on a minor league contract … 6/16/08: Released by Rangers for "disrespectful and adverse reactions to situations unbecoming of teammates." … 3/09/08: Signed with Rangers on a minor league deal for 2008.
Mark Prior	San Diego Padres	RHSP	28	X	1/13/09: Re-signed with Padres on a 1-year contract for 2009, details TBA ... 6/1/08: Shoulder surgery for tear in capsule, out for season … 12/26/07: Signed with Padres on a 1-year/$1M contract for 2008 with an additional $4.5M in incentives … 4/25/07: Shoulder surgery for debridement of right rotator cuff and repair of labral and capsular injuries, rehab will take at least a year.
Ken Ray	Incheon SK Wyverns	RHSP	34		6/1/08: Signed with Incheon SK Wyverns of the Korean Baseball Organization … Pitched for Potros de Tijuana of the AAA Mexican League from 3/20/08 through 5/27/08, when he was granted his release … 11/1/07: Non-tendered by Pirates … 8/30/07: Signed with Pirates on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Nashville.
Tim Redding	Washington Nationals	RHSP	31	X	1/12/09: Signed with Mets on a 1-year/$2.25M contract for 2009 with additional incentives ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Nationals ... 11/29/08: Surgery on left foot to repair damage to the bone in the joint at the base of the second toe, expected to be ready for spring training ... 3/23/08: Back spasms, missed final week of spring traning ... 1/17/08: Agreed to terms with Nationals on a 1-year/$1M contract for 2008, avoiding arbitration.
Kazumi Saito	Fukuoka Softbank Hawks	RHSP	31	X	12/22/08: Re-signed with Softbank, taking a 50% pay cut after shoulder surgery ... Missed all of 2008 with a sore shoulder after announcing on 11/21/07 his intentions to play for an MLB team in 2009 ... Finished a 3-year/$7.5M contract, made $2.5M in 2008 ... 2007 stats: 12 GS, 6-3, 2.74 ERA, 72.1 IP, 64 H, 3 HR, 71 K, 25 BB ... Has a career 79-23 record over 8 NPB seasons.
Yuki Saito	Waseda University	RHSP	20		Has not played professionally ... Career stats through his sophomore year: 32 G, 25 GS, 7 CG, 4 SHO, 18-5, 1.15 ERA, 196.1 IP, 130 H, 3 HR, 50 BB, 171 K ... Turns 21 on 6/6/09.
Curt Schilling	Boston Red Sox	RHSP	42		Did not pitch in majors or minors in 2008 … 11/06/07: Re-signed with Red Sox to a 1-year/$8M deal with up to $6M in incentives.
Aaron Sele	New York Mets	RHSP	38	X	Retired to become a minor league instructor for the Dodgers
Jae Weong Seo	Kia Tigers	RHSP	31		12/16/07: Signed with the Kia Tigers of the Korean Baseball League on a 1-year/$1.3M deal for 2008 with up to $200k in incentives.
Ben Sheets	Milwaukee Brewers	RHSP	30	A	2/10/09: Surgery to repair torn flexor tendon in right elbow ... 12/4/08: Declined arbitration ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Brewers ... Made just one start in last two weeks of season, left off NLDS roster after an MRI showed a small muscle tear near his elbow … Finished a 4-year/$38.5M contract, made $11M in 2008
Naoyuki Shimizu	Chiba Lotte Marines	RHSP	33	X	10/18/08: Announced he will hold off on free agency until after the 2009 season … 2008 Stats: 25 GS, 13-9, 3.75 ERA, 165.2 IP, 151 H, 13 HR, 108 K, 41 BB … Made $1.6M in 2008.
Chris Smith	Boston Red Sox	RHSP	27		10/23/08: Declined outright assignment to minors ... Turns 28 on 4/9/09
John Smoltz	Atlanta Braves	RHSP	41	X-B	1/8/09: Signed with Red Sox on a 1-year/$5.5M contract for 2009 with up to $5M in additional incentives ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Braves ... 6/7/08: Right shoulder surgery for torn labrum, done for the season … Played on a 1-year/$14M contract in 2008 with a $12M option for 2009 that failed to vest (needed 200 IP).
Junichi Tazawa	Nippon Oil Eneos	RHSP	22	X	12/1/08: Signed with Red Sox on a 3-year/$3M major league contract, will not become arbitration-eligible until he accrues 3 years of MLB service, will not be eligible for free agency until he accrues 6 years of MLB service ... Has not pitched professionally, last played for Nippon of the Japan Amateur Baseball Association ... 2008 Stats: 10-1, 1.02 ERA, 95 K, 88.1 IP ... NPB maintains that the US and Japanese major leagues have a "gentleman's agreement" under which MLB is committed to not signing Japanese amateurs. However, Tazawa has announced he intends to sign with an MLB team following the Japanese Amateur-League Championship, which end 11/24/08 ... Turns 23 on 6/6/09.
John Thomson	Kansas City Royals	RHSP	35		Did not pitch in majors or minors in 2008 … 12/01/07: Royals did not offer arbitration ... Missed last 10 weeks of '07 with back spasms
Brett Tomko	San Diego Padres	RHSP	35	X	2/13/09: Signed with Yankees on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 9/1/08: Released by Padres … 8/1/08: Strained right elbow, missed 7 weeks … 6/27/08: Signed with Padres for prorated portion of $392k MLB minimum … 6/21/08: Released by Royals … 1/21/08: Signed with Royals on a 1-year/$3M contract for 2008 ... Turns 36 on 4/7/09
Josh Towers***	Colorado Rockies	RHSP	32	X	1/14/09: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/12/08: Rockies declined their half of a mutual $3M option for 2009 … 3/29/08: Outrighted to AAA Colorado Springs … 1/8/08: Signed with Rockies on a 1-year contract for 2008 ($400k guaranteed, $1.8M if he makes the 25-man roster) plus the ’09 option … 12/12/07: Non-tendered by Blue Jays.
Steve Trachsel	Baltimore Orioles	RHSP	38		6/17/08: Released by Orioles … 2/12/08: Signed with Orioles on a minor league deal for 2008 … 11/3/08: Orioles declined $4.75M club option for 2008
Claudio Vargas	New York Mets	RHSP	30	X	1/6/09: Signed with Dodgers on a 1-year/$400k contract for 2009 with up to $1.4M in additional incentives ... 7/1/08: Outrighted to AAA New Orleans … 4/10/08: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract … 3/25/08: Released by Brewers
John Van Benschoten	Pittsburgh Pirates	RHSP	28	X	12/5/08: Signed with White Sox on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 11/22/08: Declined minor league reassignment ... Has undergone one surgery on his right (throwing) shoulder and two on his left since 2004 ... Turns 29 on 4/14/09.
Tim Wakefield*	Boston Red Sox	RHSP	42	X	10/31/08: Red Sox exercised $4M club option for 2009. Team still holds successive annual $4M options in perpetuity.
Jeff Weaver	Seattle Mariners	RHSP	32	X	2/9/09: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 7/5/08: Signed with Indians on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Buffalo … 6/12/08: Released from AAA Nashville … 4/15/08: Signed with Brewers on a minor league contract with up to $5M in incentives and an out clause if not in the majors by June 1 … 12/01/07: Mariners will not offer arbitration
Kip Wells	Kansas City Royals	RHSP	31	X	3/11/09: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/24/08: Released by Royals … 8/17/08: Released by Rockies … 12/13/07: Signed with Rockies on a 1-year/$3.1M deal for 2008 plus up to $1.5M in incentives … Turns 32 on 4/21/09.
Jerome Williams	Los Angeles Dodgers	RHSP	27	X	12/8/08: Signed with Athletics on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Playing for Indios de Mayaguez of the Venezuelan Winter League ... 6/24/08: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league contract ... 4/16/08: Signed with the Long Beach Armada of the Golden Baseball League.
Woody Williams	Houston Astros	RHSP	42	X	3/29/08: Retired after being released by Astros … Finished a 2-year/$12.5M contract.
Jaret Wright	Baltimore Orioles	RHSP	33		3/26/08: Released by Pirates ... 1/23/08: Signed with Pirates on a minor league deal for 2008 ... Missed May through August '07 with sore shoulder, pitched just 7.2 innings during minor league rehab
Victor Zambrano	New York Yankees	RHSP	33		Pitching for Navegantes del Magallanes of the Venezuelan Winter League … 7/31/08: Signed with Yankees on a minor league contract … 6/7/08: Released by Rockies … 2/05/08: Signed with Rockies on a minor league deal for 2008.
Left-Handed Relief Pitchers
Jeremy Affeldt	Cincinnati Reds	LHRP	29	X-B	11/17/08: Signed with Giants on a 2-year/$8M contract: $1M bonus, $3M in 2009, $4M in 2010 ... Played on a 1-year/$3M contract in 2008
John Bale	Kansas City Royals	LHRP	34	X	12/16/08: Re-signed with Royals on a 1-year contract, terms TBA ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Royals ... Finished a 2-year/$4M contract ... 5/3/08: Broke his left hand after punching a hotel door, had already been on the DL three weeks with left arm soreness, missed another 4 months.
Joe Beimel	Los Angeles Dodgers	LHRP	31	X-B	3/18/09: Signed with Nationals on a 1-year/$2M contract for 2009 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Dodgers ... 2/1/08: Signed a 1-year/$1.925M contract with Dodgers to avoid arbitration … Turns 32 on 4/19/09,
Kurt Birkins	Tampa Bay Rays	LHRP	28		8/29/08: Released from AAA Durham ... 5/12/08: Optioned to AAA Durham ... 3/16/08: Inflamed ulnar nerve, missed 1 month ... 10/29/07: Claimed by Rays off waivers from Orioles ... Played on a 1-year/$398k contract in 2008.
Cedrick Bowers	Colorado Rockies	LHRP	31	X	1/14/09: Signed with Reds on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/29/08: Declined outright assignment to minors.
Tim Byrdak	Houston Astros	LHRP	35		4/3/08: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract … 3/26/08: Released by Tigers
Randy Choate	Milwaukee Brewers	LHRP	33	X	1/6/09: Signed with Rays on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Pitching for Aguilas Cibaenas of the Dominican Winter League … 7/10/08: Activated from DL, assigned to AAA Nashville … 3/20/08: Broken left ring finger, missed 4 months …11/14/07: Signed with Brewers on a 1-year/$500k contract for 2008.
Vic Darensbourg	Philadelphia Phillies	LHRP	38		6/11/08: Signed with Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League … 5/2/08: Released from AAA Lehigh Valley … 12/18/07 Signed with Phillies on a minor league contract.
Valerio de los Santos	Colorado Rockies	LHRP	36	X	1/29/09: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 8/4/08: DFA'd by Rockies ... 4/6/0: Signed with Rockies on a minor league contract ... 3/23/08: Released by Nationals
Lenny DiNardo	Oakland Athletics	LHRP	29	X	12/17/08: Signed with Royals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 9/2/08: DFA'd by Athletics, refused minor league assignemt.
Alan Embree	Oakland Athletics	LHRP	39	X-B	12/12/08: Signed with Rockies on a 1-year/$2M contract with a $3M mutual option for 2010 or a $250k buyout ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Athletics ... 10/31/08: A's declined their $3M club option for 2009, no buyout ... Finished a 2-year/$5.575M contract, made $3M in 2008.
Scott Eyre	Philadelphia Phillies	LHRP	36	X	11/10/08: Re-signed with Phillies on a 1-year/$2M contract for 2009 ... 8/7/08: Traded from Cubs to Phillies … 6/27/08: Left groin strain, missed a month … 3/27/08: Bone spurs and soreness in left elbow, missed 6 weeks … Played on a 1-year/$3.8M contract in 2008 after exercising his player option.
Randy Flores	St. Louis Cardinals	LHRP	33	X	2/11/09: Signed with Rockies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Cardinals ... Finished a 2-year/$1.8M contract that had bought out his first two years of arbitration ... 9/25/08: Surgery for frayed labrum in left shoulder ... 6/26/08: Left ankle tendinitis, missed 3 weeks ... 10/31/06: Surgery to remove bone chips from left elbow.
Casey Fossum	Detroit Tigers	LHRP	31	X	1/18/08: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 4/10/08: Signed with Tigers on a minor league contract … 3/28/08: Released by Pirates … 1/24/08: Signed with Pirates on a minor league deal for 2008.
Brian Fuentes	Colorado Rockies	LHRP	33	X-A	12/31/09: Signed with Angels on a 2-year/$17.5M contract through 2010 with a $9M club option for 2011. Option will vest with 55 GF in 2010 ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Rockies ... Played on a 1-year/$5.05M contract after losing in arbitration (wanted $6.5M).
Aaron Fultz	Colorado Rockies	LHRP	35	X	12/22/08: Signed with Reds on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 9/9/08: Contract purchased by Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions of Taiwan … 6/25/08: Signed with Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League … 6/14/08: Released by Tulsa … 5/12/08: Placed on DL after just 2 games … 5/7/08: Signed with Rockies on a minor league contract, assigned to AA Tulsa … 5/1/08: Opted out of contract after not being promoted by May 1 … 3/29/08: Signed with Tigers on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Toledo … 3/28/08: Released by Indians … 9/06/07: Indians exercised $1.5M club option for '08
Chris George	Toronto Blue Jays	LHRP	29	X	3/12/09: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 6/26/08: Signed with Blue Jays on a minor league deal, assigned to AAA Syracuse … 6/18/08: Released by AAA Colorado Springs … 12/15/07: Signed with Rockies on a minor league deal for 2008 ... Hasn't pitched in majors since 2004 with the Royals.
Jimmy Gobble	Kansas City Royals	LHRP	27		3/18/09: Released by Royals, will be paid 1/6 of his contract ($225k) ... 1/19/09: Re-signed with Royals on a 1-year/$1.35M contract for 2009, avoiding arbitration.
Mike Gosling	Toronto Blue Jays	LHRP	28		11/16/07: Assigned outright to AAA Syracuse … 10/26/08: Claimed off waivers from Reds
Eddie Guardado	Minnesota Twins	LHRP	38	X	2//3/09: Signed with Rangers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 8/25/08: Traded from Rangers to Twins … 4/4/08: Strained shoulder, missed 3 weeks … 1/11/08: Signed with Rangers on a 1-year/$2M contract deal for 2008 with up to $4M in additional incentives ... Tommy John surgery Sept '06
Tim Hamulack	Kansas City Royals	LHRP	32	X	11/28/08: Re-signed with Royals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 1/17/08: Signed with Royals on a minor league contract, assigned to AA Northwest Arkansas ... 5/12/07: Tommy John surgery
Tyler Johnson	St. Louis Cardinals	LHRP	27	X	2/6/09: Signed with Mariners on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Cardinals ... 5/15/08: Left shoulder surgery on rotator cuff, missed all of 2008.
Ray King	Milwaukee Brewers	LHRP	34		Pitching for Algodoneros de Guasave of the Mexican Pacific Winter League … 5/29/08: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Round Rock … 5/25/08: Released by White Sox … 5/12/08: Signed with White Sox on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Charlotte … 4/29/08: Refused outright assignment to minors, elected free agency … 11/30/07: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2008, will earn $850k if he makes the 25-man roster.
Steve Kline	Philadelphia Phillies	LHRP	36	X	7/24/08: Announced his retirement … 6/12/08: Released from AAA Lehigh Valley … 4/11/08: Signed with Phillies on a minor league contract … 4/5/08: Released by Gaints
Wilfredo Ledezma	Arizona Diamondbacks	LHRP	28		12/12/08: Non-tendered by Diamondbacks ... 8/29/08: Claimed by Diamondbacks off waivers from Padres ... 6/10/08: DFA'd by Padres, assigned to AAA Tucson ... 1/18/08: Agreed to terms with Padres on a 1-year/$620k contract for 2008, avoiding arbitration.
Katsuhiko Maekawa	Washington Nationals	LHRP	30	X	12/19/08: Signed with Cardinals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Playing for Gigantes del Cibao of the Dominican Winter League … Did not play in US minors due to visa issues that stemmed from his involvement in a hit-and-run car crash in Japan … in 2006 … 2/5/08: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2008.
Damaso Marte*	New York Yankees	LHRP	34	X-A	11/12/08: Re-signed with Yankees on a 3-year/$12M contract with a $4M club option for 2012 and a $250k buyout, will make $3.75M next year and $4M each of the following years ... 11/6/08: Yankees declined $6M club option, will pay $250k buyout … 7/26/08: Traded from Pirates to Yankees … Finished a 2-year/$4.7M contract, made $2M in 2008
Tom Martin	Los Angeles Dodgers	LHRP	38	X	1/20/09: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 3/11/08: Released by Dodgers ... 1/25/08: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league contract.
Kent Mercker	Cincinnati Reds	LHRP	41		5/4/08: Back pain, missed 3.5 weeks, returned for 2 games, then missed rest of season … 2/08/08: Re-signed with Reds on a minor league deal for 2008 ... Had Tommy John surgery in August 2006
Trever Miller	Tampa Bay Rays	LHRP	35	X	12/8/08: Signed with Cardinals on a 1-year/$500k contract with incentives from an additional $200k (40 G in 2009) to an additional $1.5M (70 G in 2009). Deal was originally for $2M guaranteed, but his physical revealed labrum damage ... 11/3/08: Rays declined $2M club option for 2009 … Played on a 1-year/$1.6M contract in 2008.
Koji Mitsui	Seibu Lions	LHRP	35	X	12/24/08: Received no bids after being posted, his playing rights will remain Seibu's property for 2009 ... 12/09/08: Bidding rights will be posted by Seibu ... 2008 stats: 24 IP, 7.50 ERA ... 1.96 ERA in 96.2 IP combined in 2006-07.
Mike Myers	Los Angeles Dodgers	LHRP	39		4/26/08: Dodgers granted him his release from AAA Las Vegas … 1/25/08: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league deal for 2008.
C.J. Nitkowski	Softbank Hawks	LHRP	36		2008 Stats: 39 G, 2-4, 4.64 ERA, 42.2 IP, 43 H, 31 K, 19 BB … Also played for Softbank (Japanese Pacific League) in 2007 on a $500k contract.
Will Ohman	Atlanta Braves	LHRP	37	X	12/4/07: Traded from Cubs to Braves … Finished a 2-year/$2.5M contract, made $1.6M in 2008
Darren Oliver	Los Angeles Angels	LHRP	38	X-A	1/16/09: Re-signed with Angels on a 1-year/$3.655M contract for 2009, avoiding arbitration ... 12/7/08: Accepted arbitration offer ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Angels ... 9/25/07: $2M option for 2008 vested with 60 games pitched.
John Parrish	Toronto Blue Jays	LHRP	31	X	2/4/09: Signed with Orioles on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 1/2/08: Signed with Blue Jays on a $700k minor league deal for 2008.
Juan Perez	Pittsburgh Pirates	LHRP	30		7/1/08: Activated from DL, assigned to AAA Indianapolis ... 4/9/08: Re-signed with Pirates on a minor league contract, will try to rehab his elbow rather than have TJ surgery ... 3/26/08: Released by Pirates after significant structural damage was found in his left elbow ligament.
Heath Phillips	New York Yankees	LHRP	27	X	12/17/08: Signed with Royals on a minor league contract for 2009.
Stephen Randolph	Philadelphia Phillies	LHRP	34	X	1/7/09: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 5/8/08: Traded from Astros to Phillies, assigned to AAA Lehigh Valley … 3/27/08: Assigned to AAA Round Rock … 11/28/07: Re-signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2008.
Dennys Reyes	Minnesota Twins	LHRP	31	B	12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Twins ... Finished a 2-year/$2M contract, made $1M in 2008 … Turns 32 on 4/19/09
Arthur Rhodes	Florida Marlins	LHRP	39	X-B	12/12/08: Signed with Reds on a 2-year/$4M contract through 2010 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Marlins ... 7/31/08: Traded from Mariners to Marlins … 1/15/08: Re-signed with Mariners on a minor league contract for 2008 ... Tommy John surgery in April 2007.
Ricardo Rincon	New York Mets	LHRP	38		12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Mets ... 9/2/08: Contract purchased by Mets … 8/27/08: Returned from Mexico, assigned to AAA New Orleans … 3/05/08: Loaned to Mexico City Red Devils of the Mexican Baseball League … 1/23/08: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2008 ... Turns 39 on 4/16/09.
Royce Ring	Atlanta Braves	LHRP	28	X	1/6/09: Signed with Cardinals on a 1-year/$475k contract for 2009 ... 8/2/08: DFA'd by Braves.
Scott Sauerbeck	Chicago White Sox	LHRP	37	X	8/29/08: Announced his retirement … 5/23/08: Signed with White Sox on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Charlotte … 5/6/08: Released by Reds … 4/3/08: Right hamstring strain, pitched just 4 games between 2 stints on DL … 3/21/08: Assigned to AAA Louisvile … 2/1/08: Signed with Reds on a minor league deal for 2008.
Brian Shouse	Milwaukee Brewers	LHRP	40	X-B	1/30/09: Signed with Rays on a 1-year/$1.35M contract for 2009 with a $1.9M club option for 2010 or a $200k buyout ... 12/1/08: Declined offer of arbitration by Brewers ... 1/9/08: Agreed to terms with Brewers on a 1-year/$2M contract for 2008, avoiding arbitration.
Mike Stanton	Cincinnati Reds	LHRP	41	X	1/12/09: Signed with Cubs on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 4/9/08: Released by Reds, who will pay $500k buyout of his $2.5M option for 2009 … Finished a 2-year/$4.5M contract, made $3M in 2008
R.J. Swindle	Philadelphia Phillies	LHRP	25	X	11/25/08: Signed with Brewers on a minor league contract for 2009.
Billy Traber	New York Yankees	LHRP	29	X	11/24/08: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 1/16/08: Signed with Yankees on a minor league deal for 2008 ... 12/05/07: Released by Nationals
Mike Venafro	Toronto Blue Jays	LHRP	35		Did not play in majors or minors in 2008 … Last pitched for AAA Syracuse in August 2007.
Ron Villone	St. Louis Cardinals	LHRP	39	X	2/27/09: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 2/19/08: Signed with Cardinals on a minor league deal for 2008.
Les Walrond	Toronto Blue Jays	LHRP	32		11/20/08: Released by Blue Jays, expected to pitch in Japan in 2009 ... 11/4/08: Claimed by Blue Jays off waivers from Phillies.
Matt White	Yokohama Baystars	LHRP	31		2008 stats: 15 G, 1-0, 4.50, 14 IP, 16 H, 0 HR, 12K, 3 BB … 8/15/08: Released by Baystars … 5/2/08: Sore shoulder, missed 7 weeks … 12/17/07: Re-signed with BayStars for $600k in 2008 ... 6/26/07: Granted his release from the Dodgers (AAA Las Vegas), signed with Yokohama of the Japanese Central League for $300k.
Right-Handed Relief Pitchers
Antonio Alfonseca	Philadelphia Phillies	RHRP	36		Pitching for Estrellas de Oriente of the Dominican Winter League … Did not pitch in majors or minors in 2008 … Turns 37 on 4/16/09
Scott Atchison	Hanshin Tigers	RHRP	33		2008 stats: 42 G, 7-6, 3.70 ERA, 104.2 IP, 104 H, 85 K, 26 BB … Made $1.13M from Hanshin ... 1/4/08: Contract sold by Red Sox to the Hanshin Tigers of the Japanese Central League … 12/13/07: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league deal for 2008.
Luis Ayala	New York Mets	RHRP	31	X-B	2/7/09: Signed with Twins on a 1-year/$1.3M contract for 2009 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Mets ... 8/17/08: Traded from Nationals to Mets … 12/12/08: Agreed to terms with Nationals on a $1.8M contract for 2008, avoiding arbitration … 3/29/06: Tommy John surgery, missed first 72 games of 2007 season.
Rick Bauer	Toronto Blue Jays	RHRP	32		7/12/08: Signed with Blue Jays on a minor league contract ... 7/10/08: Refused outright assignment to AAA Buffalo, released by Indians ... Played on a $650k contract in 2008.
Denny Bautista	Pittsburgh Pirates	RHRP	28	X	12/22/08: Re-signed with Pirates on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Pirates ... 6/27/08: Struck in right forearm by batted ball, missed a week with a bone bruise ... 6/25/08: Traded from Tigers to Pirates ... 6/20/08: DFA'd by Tigers ... 5/3/08: Right shoulder tendinitis, missed a month ... 12/4/07: Traded from Rockies to Tigers ... Played on a 1-year/$395k contract in 2008.
Joe Borowski	Cleveland Indians	RHRP	37		7/10/08: Released by Indians … 4/14/08: strained triceps, missed 6 weeks … 11/6/07: Indians exercised their $4M club option for 2008 … Turns 38 on 5/4/09.
Ryan Z. Braun	Kansas City Royals	RHRP	28		11/17/08: Released by Royals, missed all of 2008 after Tommy John surgery in April.
Yhency Brazoban	Los Angeles Dodgers	RHRP	28	X	1/8/09: Re-signed with Dodgers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Dodgers ... 7/19/08: Placed on 60-day DL with undisclosed shoulder injury, missed rest of season ... 1/16/08: Agreed to terms with Dodgers on a 1-year/$450k contract for 2008 ... Missed all of 2007 with shoulder problems, underwent surgery to repair a torn right labrum in June 2007 ... Underwent TJ Surgery on right elbow in April 2006.
Chris Britton	New York Yankees	RHRP	26	X	12/23/08: Signed with Padres on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Yankees ... 6/4/08: Pulled rib cage muscle, missed 1 month.
Doug Brocail	Houston Astros	RHRP	41	X-A	12/2/08: Re-signed with Astros on a 1-year/$2.5M contract for 2009 with a $2.85M club option for 2009 and a $250k buyout ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Astros ... 10/1/08: Astros declined their $3.25M club option for 2009 … 11/27/07: Signed with Astros on a 1-year/$2.5M deal for 2008 with a club option for 2009.
Jim Brower	Hiroshima Toyo Carp	RHRP	36		7/25/08: Granted his release from Round Rock, signed with Hiroshima Carp of the Japanese Central League … 7/18/08: Opted out of contract with Cubs, signed with Astros on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Round Rock … 5/30/08: Traded from Reds to Cubs, assigned to AAA Iowa … 3/22/08: Assigned to AAA Louisville … 1/04/08: Signed with Reds on a minor league deal for 2008
Ambiorix Burgos	New York Mets	RHRP	24		12/12/08: Non-tendered by Mets ... 10/1/08: Allegedly involved in a hit-and-run accident that killed 2 women in the DR (he turned himself in a week later) ... 9/8/08: Arrested for allegedly beating up his girlfriend ... 8/28/07: TJ surgery, will miss all of 2008 ... Turns 25 on 4/19/08.
Daniel Cabrera	Baltimore Orioles	RHRP	27	X	12/20/08: Signed with Nationals on a 1-year/$2.6M contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Orioles ... 9/14/08: Right medial elbow sprain, missed rest of season ... 7/31/08: Suspended 6 games by MLB for throwing at Alex Rodriguez ... 2/7/08: Agreed to terms with Orioles on a 1-year/$2.875M contract for 2008, avoiding arbitration.
Fernando Cabrera	Baltimore Orioles	RHRP	27		9/5/08: Released by Orioles ... 6/26/08: Activated from DL by Orioles ... 5/30/08: Began rehab assignment with AAA Norfolk ... 12/4/07: Surgery on right elbow.
Kiko Calero	Texas Rangers	RHRP	34	X	1/29/09: Signed with Marlins on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 7/5/08: Signed with Rangers on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Oklahoma … 6/27/08: Released by Athletics … 2/17/08: Announced he was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff over the winter, chose rehab over surgery, missed first 2 months … 12/14/07: Re-signed with Athletics on a 1-year/$1M contract for 2008.
Kevin Cameron	San Diego Padres	RHRP	29	X	3/15/08: Fractured left thumb, missed a month ... 5/7/08: Sprained UCL in right elbow, missed 2 months.
Jose Capellan	Kansas City Royals	RHRP	28	X	1/14/09: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 6/27/08: Signed with Royals on a minor league contract for the balance of 2008, assigned to AAA Omaha ... 5/5/08: Released by Rockies.
Giovanni Carrara	Los Angeles Dodgers	RHRP	40		Pitching for Cardenales de Lara of the Venezuelan Winter League … 2008 stats in Italy: 8-2, 2.35 ERA, 72.2 IP, 61 H, 3 HR, 49 K, 23 BB, .230 BAA … 5/4/08: Signed with Caffè Danesi Nettuno of Serie A1 in Italy … 10/13/07: Outrighted to minors by Dodgers, refused assignment … Turns 41 on 4/3/09.
Hector Carrasco	Chicago Cubs	RHRP	38		Pitched one game (10/16) for Azucareros del Este of the Dominican Winter League … 5/6/08: Signed with Cubs on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Iowa … 3/26/08: Released by Pirates ... 1/24/08: Signed with Pirates on a minor league contract for 2008
Lance Carter	Orix Blue Wave	RHRP	33	X	Spent all of 2008 on the disabled list .... 1/2/08: Signed with Blue Jays on a minor league deal for 2008.
Rocky Cherry	Baltimore Orioles	RHRP	29		3/17/09: Released by Mets after Orioles declined his return ... 12/11/08: Selected by Mets in Rule 5 draft
Vinnie Chulk	San Francisco Giants	RHRP	30	X	1/16/09: Signed with Indians on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/14/08: Elected minor league free agency ... 6/24/08: DFA'd by Giants, assigned to AAA Fresno.
Jesus Colome	Washington Nationals	RHRP	31		12/10/08: Released by Nationals ... Played on a 1-year/$1.25M contract in 2008, avoiding arbitration.
Bryan Corey	San Diego Padres	RHRP	35		8/12/08: Strained left hamstring, missed 2 weeks ... 5/11/08: Traded to San Diego ... 4/29/08: DFAd by Red Sox.
Lance Cormier	Baltimore Orioles	RHRP	28	X	1/16/09: Signed with Rays on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Orioles ... Played on a 1-year/$450k contract in 2008.
Juan Cruz	Arizona Diamondbacks	RHRP	30	X-A	2/28/09: Signed with Royals on a 2-year/$6M contract through 2010 with a $4M club option for 2011, will make $2.25M in 2009 and $3.25M in 2010 ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Diamondbacks ... 7/5/08: Strained oblique, missed one month … 1/16/08: Agreed to terms on a $1.94M contract for 2008, avoiding arbitration.
Jason Davis	Pittsburgh Pirates	RHRP	27	X	12/19/08: Re-signed with Pirates on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 7/27/08: Contract purchased by Pittsburgh … 3/30/08: Signed with Pirates on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Indianapolis … 3/27/08: Released by Rangers ... 1/07/08: Signed with Rangers on a minor league contract for 2008
Mike DeJean	Houston Astros	RHRP	38		Played with Guerreros de Oaxaca of the AAA Mexican Summer League from 4/28 to 5/20 … 3/19/08: Refused minor league assignment … 1/10/08: Signed with Astros on a minor league deal for 2008 ... Pitched in minors in '07 following shoulder surgery in June '06
Elmer Dessens	Atlanta Braves	RHRP	38	X	2/6/09: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 8/27/08: Signed with Braves … Pitched for Diablos Rojos del Mexico in the AAA Mexican Summer League from 4/11 to 7/24 (19 GS, 10-2, 4.03 ERA, 105 IP, 129 H, 10 HR, 51 K, 17 BB) … 3/25/08: Refused minor league assignment … 1/06/08: Signed with Pirates on a minor league deal for 2008,
R.A. Dickey	Seattle Mariners	RHRP	34	X	12/25/08: Signed with Twins on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/11/08: DFAd by Mariners, declined minor league assignment.
Scott Dohmann	Tampa Bay Rays	RHRP	31	X	12/16/08: Signed with the Hiroshima Carp of the Japanese Pacific League on a 1-year/$650k contract for 2009 ... 5/14/08: DFA'd, accepted outright assignment to AAA Durham.
Brendan Donnelly	Cleveland Indians	RHRP	37	X	2/7/09: Signed with Rangers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 8/8/08: Contract purchased by Cleveland … 2/06/08: Signed with Indians on a minor league deal for 2008 ... 12/12/07: Non-tendered by Red Sox ... 8/12/07: Tommy John surgery, will miss at least first 4 months of 2008.
Kyle Farnsworth	Detroit Tigers	RHRP	32	X	12/10/08: Signed with Royals on a 2-year/$8.75M contract through 2010 with a $5.25M club option for 2011 or a $500k buyout ... 7/30/08: Traded from Yankees to Tigers … Finished a 3-year/$17M contract, made $5.5 in 2008 … Turns 33 on 4/12/09
Keith Foulke	Oakland Athletics	RHRP	36		7/3/08: Shoulder inflammation, missed 2 months … 4/10/08: Neck stiffness, missed a month … 2/08/08: Signed with A's on a 1-year/$700k contract for 2008 with an additional $2.5M in incentives.
Chad Fox	Chicago Cubs	RHRP	38	X	12/3/08: Re-signed with Cubs on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 5/12/08: Ulnar neuritis in throwing elbow, missed rest of season … 5/2/08: Contract purchased by Chicago … 1/11/08: Signed with Cubs on a minor league deal for 2008 ... Hadn't pitched in majors or minors since 2005.
Edgar G. Gonzalez	Arizona Diamondbacks	RHRP	26	X	2/9/09: Signed with Athletics on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played for Naranjeros de Hermosillo of the Mexican Winter League ... 11/4/08: Refused outright assignment to minors, elected free agency ... 6/18/08: Strained right elbow, missed last 3 months of season.
Brian Gordon	Texas Rangers	RHRP	30	X	12/12/08: Re-signed with Rangers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Playing for Tiburones de La Guaira of the Venezuelan Winter League ... 10/1/08: Released by Rangers ... Converted from OF to P after the 2006 season.
Tom Gordon	Atlanta Braves	RHRP	41	X	2/6/09: Signed with Diamondbacks on a 1-year/$500k contract for 2009 with up to $2.5M in additional incentives ... 11/4/08: Phillies declined their $4.5M club option for 2009, will pay $1M buyout … 8/12/08: Diagnosis from Dr. Lewis Yocum includes strained ulnar collateral ligament, irritated ulnar nerve, and a small piece of bone pulled away from the elbow; Gordon has chosen rehab instead of surgery; If he does ultimately need surgery, it will be Tommy John … 7/5/08: Elbow inflammation, missed rest of season… Finished a 3-year/$18M contract, made $5.5M in 2008
Danny Graves	Minnesota Twins	RHRP	35	X	1/14/09: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 4/3/08: Signed with Twins on a minor league contract for 2008 ... 3/23/08: Released by Rockies ... 12/21/07: Signed with Rockies on a minor league contract for 2008.
Lee Gronkiewicz	Boston Red Sox	RHRP	30		5/1/08: Strained right elbow, missed rest of season … 3/28/08: Assigned to AAA Pawtucket … 11/23/07: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league contract
Charlie Haeger	San Diego Padres	RHRP	25		12/12/08: Non-tendered by Padres ... 9/10/08: Claimed by Padres off waivers from White Sox ... 9/5/08: DFA'd by White Sox ...
LaTroy Hawkins	Houston Astros	RHRP	35	X-B	11/7/08: Re-signed with Astros on a 1-year/$3.5M contract for 2009 … 7/30/08: Traded from Yankees to Astros … 12/09/07: Signed with Yankees on a 1-year/$3.75M contract for 2008.
Brad Hennessey	San Francisco Giants	RHRP	29	X	11/18/08: Signed with Orioles on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Made $1.6M in 2008.
Clay Hensley	San Diego Padres	RHRP	29	X	12/23/08: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Padres ... 6/6/08: Activated from DL ... 9/26/07: Right shoulder surgery for torn labrum.
Matt Herges	Colorado Rockies	RHRP	39	X	1/16/09: Signed with Indians on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/7/08: Rockies declined their $2.5M club option for 2009, will pay $250k buyout … 8/18/08: Lower back stiffness, missed two weeks … 11/30/07: Re-signed with Rockies on a 1-year/$2.5M contract for 2008 with a club option for 2009.
Masafumi Hirai	Chunichi Dragons	RHRP	33	X	10/21/08: Will remain in Japan for 2009 season ... 2008 stats: 37 G, 1-1, 5.14 ERA, 28 IP, 36 H, 3 HR, 23 K, 6 BB … 1/12/08: Re-signed with Dragons on a 1-year/$786k deal for 2008, a 10% pay cut ... 11/06/07: Considering free agency and a jump to MLB in lieu of a pay cut ... Turns 34 on 4/21/09
Ryan Houston	Houston Astros	RHRP	29		10/8/08: Declined outright assignment to AAA Round Rock ... 12/12/07: Claimed by Astros off waivers from Blue Jays.
Bob Howry	Chicago Cubs	RHRP	34	X-A	12/3/08: Signed with Giants on a 1-year/$2.75M contract with up to $1.5M in additional incentives ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Cubs ... Finished a 3-year/$12M contract, made $4M in 2008
Travis Hughes	Yokohama Baystars	RHRP	30		8/15/08: Released by Yokohama ... 2008 stats: 21 G, 1-1, 4.91 ERA, 22 IP, 23 H, 3 HR, 18 K, 11 BB … 12/07/07: Signed with Yokohama of the Japanese Central League on a 1-year/$600k deal for 2008
Ryota Igarashi	Yakult Swallows	RHRP	29	X	Re-signed with Yakult (Japanese Central League) on a 1-year/$840k contract for 2009, plans to pursue MLB free agency after the season ... 2008 Stats: 44G, 3-2, 2.47 ERA, 43.2 IP, 35 H, 3 HR, 42 K, 6 BB ... Missed all of 2007 with elbow surgery ... Turns 30 on 5/28/09.
Jorge Julio	Atlanta Braves	RHRP	30	X	12/5/08: Signed with Brewers on a 1-year/$950k contract for 2009 with an additional $950k in incentives ... Pitching for Leones del Caracas of the Venezuelan Winter League … 9/2/08: Contract purchased by Atlanta … 6/13/08: Signed with Braves on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Richmond … 6/2/08: Released by Indians after declining minor league assignment … 1/31/08: Signed with Indians on a minor league deal for 2008.
Byung-Hyun Kim	Pittsburgh Pirates	RHRP	30		3/26/08: Released by Pirates, who paid a $300k buyout ... 2/20/08: Signed with Pirates on a 1-year/$850k contract for 2008.
Dan Kolb	Boston Red Sox	RHRP	34		4/27/08: Released from AAA Pawtucket … 1/22/08: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league contract for 2008, will earn $650k if he makes the 25-man roster.
Mike Koplove	Los Angeles Dodgers	RHRP	32	X	11/29/08: Signed with Phillies on a minor league deal for 2009 ... 3/28/08: Assigned to AAA Las Vegas … 12/12/07: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league deal for 2008.
Masumi Kuwata	Pittsburgh Pirates	RHRP	40	X	3/26/08: Announced his retirement ... 12/19/07: Re-signed with Pirates on a minor league deal for 2008 ... 8/16/07: Released by Pirates, returned to Japan,
Justin Lehr	Cincinnati Reds	RHRP	31	X	12/17/08: Signed with Phillies on a minor league contract for 2009 .... 8/7/08: Re-signed with Reds on a minor league contract for the balance of 2008 ... 5/24/08: Contract sold to Doosan Bears of the Korean Baseball Organization ... 3/28/08: Assigned to AAA Louisville ... 1/18/08: Signed with Reds on a minor league contract for 2008.
Jon Lieber	Chicago Cubs	RHRP	38		7/10/08: Strained right foot, only pitched 1 more game (Sept. 5) over rest of season … 1/16/08: Signed with Cubs on a 1-year/$3.5M contract for 2008 with up to $500k in additional incentives ... 7/6/07: Surgery to repair ruptured tendon in left foot ... Turns 39 on 4/2/09.
Mike Lincoln	Cincinnati Reds	RHRP	33	X	12/4/08: Re-signed with Reds on a 2-year/$4M contract through 2010 ... 11/21/07: Signed with Reds on a minor league deal for 2008 ... Has had 2 TJ surgeries since 2004 ... Turns 34 on 4/10/09.
Aquilino Lopez	Detroit Tigers	RHRP	33		12/12/08: Non-tendered by Tigers ... Turns 34 on 4/21/09
Jean Machi	Toronto Blue Jays	RHRP	26		11/17/08: Released by Blue Jays, has been in minors since 2002 (missed 2004 with injury), but has never played above class AA.
Gary Majewski	Cincinnati Reds	RHRP	29	X	12/23/08: Signed with Phillies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Reds ... 5/19/07: Reds filed a grievance with MLB claiming they were misled about Majewski's major shoulder damage before they acquired him in a 7/13/06 trade with the Nationals.
Matt Mantei	Detroit Tigers	RHRP	35		3/04/08: Released by Tigers ... 11/21/07: Re-signed with Tigers on a minor league deal for 2008.
Julio Mateo	Philadelphia Phillies	RHRP	31		Pitching for Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League … 7/30/08: Sent to extended spring training … 7/29/08: Arrested on suspicion of forgery after allegedly using a counterfeit $100 bill to pay for cab fare, and after police later found additional fake bills in his Albuquerque hotel room … 3/27/08: Assigned to AAA Fresno … 1/10/08: Signed with Giants on a minor league contract … 12/18/07: Convicted of domestic assault and battery for a May 2007 incident in New York City, sentenced to complete a domestic abuse counseling program ... 12/05/07: Released by Phillies.
Ramiro Mendoza	New York Yankees	RHRP	36		2/15/09: Failed his physical, contract voided by Brewers ... 2/4/09: Signed with Brewers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Playing for Cardenales de Lara of the Venezuelan Winter League ... Has not pitched in US majors or minors since 2006.
Randy Messenger	Seattle Mariners	RHRP	27	X	1/30/09: Re-signed with Mariners on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 8/25/08: Promoted to Seattle … 7/11/08: Signed with mariners, assigned to AAA Tacoma … 6/30/08: Released by Giants from AAA Fresno.
Dan Miceli	Boston Red Sox	RHRP	38		Sent to extended spring training, but did not pitch in 2008 … 1/22/08: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league contract for 2008, will earn $650k if he makes the 25-man roster.
Matt Miller	Pittsburgh Pirates	RHRP	37		5/05/08: Traded from Red Sox to Pirates, assigned to AAA Indianapolis … 2/05/08: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league deal for 2008 ... 11/06/07: Released by Indians.
Orber Moreno	Detroit Tigers	RHRP	31		Playing with Leones del Caracas of the Venezuelan Winter League ... 1/25/08: Signed with Tigers on a minor league contract, but did not play ... Missed all of 2007 with arm problems; last played in MLB in 2004 ... Turns 32 on 4/27/09.
Guillermo Mota	Milwaukee Brewers	RHRP	35	X	1/12/09: Signed with Dodgers on a 1-year/$2.35M contract for 2009 ... Finished a 2-year/$5M contract, made $3.2M in 2008 plus $100k in incentives … 11/20/07: Traded from Mets to Brewers.
Scott Munter	San Francisco Giants	RHRP	29		6/2/08: Signed with Giants on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Fresno … 5/23/08: Released from AAA Durham … 1/25/08: Signed with Rays on a minor league deal for 2008 ... 12/12/07: Non-tendered by Giants
Blaine Neal	Detroit Tigers	RHRP	30	X	12/17/08: Signed with Phillies on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/2/08: Elected minor league free agency ... Turns 31 on 4/6/09
Joe Nelson	Florida Marlins	RHRP	34	X	12/24/08: Signed with Tampa Bay on a 1-year/$1.3M contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Marlins ... 5/26/08: Contract purchased by Florida … 1/04/08: Signed with Marlins on a 1-year/$650k deal for 2008 ... Missed all of 2007 after 3/16/07 surgery on labrum & rotator cuff.
Roberto Novoa	Baltimore Orioles	RHRP	29		Playing for Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League … 3/24/08: Assigned to AAA Norfolk … 12/13/07: Re-signed with Orioles on a minor league deal for 2008.
Franquelis Osoria	Pittsburgh Pirates	RHRP	27	X	12/1/08: Signed with Royals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 8/1/08: DFAd, assigned to AAA Indianapolis ... 6/28/08: Bursitis in right ankle, missed 2 weeks
Juan Padilla	New York Mets	RHRP	32		Playing with Criollos de Caguas of the Puerto Rican Winter League … 7/26/08: Signed with York Revolution of the independent Atlantic League … 7/22/08: Released from AAA Norfolk … 12/22/07: Re-signed with Mets on a minor league deal for 2008 … 3/23/07: Tommy John surgery
Chan Ho Park	Los Angeles Dodgers	RHRP	35	X	12/15/08: Signed with Phillies on a 1-year/$2.5M contract with up to $2.5M in additional incentives ... Played on a $500k minor league contract in 2008
Chad Paronto	Houston Astros	RHRP	33	X	1/14/09: Re-signed with Astros on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 8/2/08: DFAd, accepted assignment to AAA Round Rock … 7/6/08: Contract purchased by Houston … 12/18/07: Signed with Astros on a 1-year/$500k contract for 2008 plus up to $175k in incentives.
Cliff Politte	St. Louis Cardinals	RHRP	35		4/23/08: Sore shoulder, placed on DL by AAA Memphis after 7 games, missed rest of season … 12/24/07: Signed with Cardinals on a minor league deal for 2008 ... 8/3/06: Rotator cuff surgery, pitched just 8 innings in minors in 2007
Scott Proctor	Los Angeles Dodgers	RHRP	32	X	1/6/09: Signed with Marlins on a 1-year/$750k contract for 2009 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Dodgers ... 10/12/08: Right elbow surgery to repair a partial tear of his flexor tendon and shave a bone spur off the back of the joint, expected to be ready for spring training ... 6/25/08: Right elbow tendinitis, missed rest of season ... 1/21/08: Agreed to terms with Dodgers on a 1-year/$1.115M contract for 2008, avoiding arbitration.
Chris Reitsma	Seattle Mariners	RHRP	31		4/2/08: Refused assignment to AAA Tacoma … 1/11/08: Re-signed with Mariners on a minor league deal for 2008 ... 11/2/07: Mariners declined $2.7M club option for '08, will pay a $700k buyout ... 8/4/07: Had arthroscopic surgery on arthritic right elbow, the 5th operation on the joint.
Al Reyes	New York Mets	LHRP	38		Playing with Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League … 9/18/08: Released by Mets … 8/20/08: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract … 8/18/08: Declined outright assignment to AAA Durham … 7/15/08: Criminal charges dropped … 6/9/08: Shoulder tendonitis, missed 6 weeks … 4/14/08: Shoulder impingement, missed a month … 4/11/08: Arrested after falling down in a bar, picking a fight with a customer who he thought had pushed him down, and then threatening and spitting blood at bar patrons while celebrating his birthday in St. Petersburg FL. Police used a taser to subdue him … 11/14/08: Rays exercised $2.3M club option for 2008 … Turns 39 on 4/10/09.
Juan Rincon	Cleveland Indians	RHRP	30	X	1/20/09: Signed with Tigers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 7/9/08: Contract purchased by Cleveland … 6/24/08: Signed with Indians on a minor league contract … 6/13/08: Rejected outright assignment to AAA Rochester … 1/19/08: Agreed to terms with Twins on a 1-year/$2.475M contract, avoiding arbitration.
Felix Rodriguez	Kia Tigers	RHRP	36	X	3/12/09: Signed with Red Sox on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Playing with Tigres del Licey of the Dominican Winter League … 2008 stats with Camden: 32 G, 0-0, 1.09 ERA, 33 IP, 25 H, 2 HR, 25 K, 8 BB … 6/14/08: Signed with Camden Riversharks of the independent Atlantic League … 5/15/07: Signed with Kia Tigers of the Korean Baseball Organization … 3/28/07: Released by Marlins.
Brian Rogers	New York Mets	RHRP	26		8/15/08: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract, assigned to AA Binghamton … 8/10/08: Released from AAA Toledo … 6/10/08: Signed with Tigers on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Toledo … 6/4/08: Released from AAA Indianapolis … 12/16/07: Re-signed with Pirates on a minor league deal for 2008.
Francisco Rosario	Philadelphia Phillies	RHRP	28		Now pitching for Estrellas de Oriente of the Dominican Winter League ... 10/1/08: Released by Phillies ... Missed most of 2008 with a strained right shoulder, pitched 2.2 innings in 3 rehab games for Class A Clearwater.
Kirk Saarloos	Oakland Athletics	RHRP	29	X	1/15/09: Signed with Indians on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/16/07: Signed with A's on a minor league deal for 2008
Brad Salmon	Kansas City Royals	RHRP	29		3/19/08: Traded from Reds to Royals, assigned to AAA Omaha … 12/13/07: Re-signed with Reds on a minor league deal for 2008.
Julio Santana	Philadelphia Phillies	RHRP	36		Playing for Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League … Did not play in US majors or minors in 2008 … 10/12/07: Released by Phillies … 6/29/07: Tommy John surgery, missed entire 2007 season.
Chris Schroder	Oakland Athletics	RHRP	30	X	11/19/08: Signed with A's on a 1-year contract for 2009 ... 8/29/08: Outrighted by the Nationals to AAA Columbus ... Played on a minor league contract in 2008
Rudy Seanez	Philadelphia Phillies	RHRP	40	B	12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Marlins ... 7/31/08: Shoulder inflammation, missed 3 weeks … 4/2/08: Signed with the Phillies on a 1-year/$400k contract with up to $750k in additional incentives … 3/26/08: Released by Dodgers ... 2/05/08: Re-signed with Dodgers on a 1-year/$550k contract for 2008 with up to $7500k in additional incentives.
Alex Serrano	Los Angeles Angels	RHRP	28		8/31/08: Released from AAA Salt Lake
Kyle Snyder	Boston Red Sox	RHRP	31	X	1/26/09: Signed with Mets on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 4/6/09: DFA'd by Red Sox, cleared waivers and assigned to AAA Pawtucket ... Played on a 1-year/$835k contract in 2009.
Jorge Sosa	Seattle Mariners	RHRP	31	X	12/23/08: Signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Playing for Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League … 7/26/08: Signed with Mariners on a minor league contract … 6/4/08: Released by Astros … 5/28/08: Signed with Astros on a minor league contract … 5/21/08: Released by Mets … 2/2/08: Signed a 1-year/$2M contract to avoid arbitration … Turns 32 on 4/28/09
Russ Springer	St. Louis Cardinals	RHRP	40	X-A	1/29/09: Signed with Athletics on a 1-year/$3.3M contract for 2009 with up to $300k in additional incentives ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Cardinals ... 4/4/08: Inflamed elbow nerve, missed 3 weeks … 10/11/07: Re-signed by Cardinals to 1-yr/$3.5M contract.
Scott Strickland	New York Yankees	RHRP	32	X	1/8/09: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 3/17/08: Assigned to AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre … 1/16/08: Signed with Yankees on a minor league deal for 2008 ... Turns 33 on 4/26/09
Tanyon Sturtze	Los Angeles Dodgers	RHRP	38	X	1/18/09: Re-signed with Dodgers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 8/28/08: DFAd by Dodgers … 12/12/07: Signed with Dodgers on a minor league deal for 2008.
Julian Tavarez	Boston Red Sox	RHRP	35		Playing with Aguilas Cibaenas of the Dominican Winter League … 7/8/08: Signed with Braves for prorated portion of $392k MLB minimum … 6/25/08: Declined assignment to AAA Nashville … 5/27/08: Signed with Brewers for prorated portion of $392k MLB minimum … 5/24/08: Declined assignment to AAA Pawtucket … 11/2/07: Red Sox exercised $3.85M club option for 2008
Mike Timlin	Boston Red Sox	RHRP	43		6/15/08: Left knee tendonitis, missed 3 weeks … 3/21/08: Lacerated index finger, out 3 weeks … 11/30/07: Re-signed with Red Sox on a 1-year/$3M deal for 2008.
Salomon Torres	Milwaukee Brewers	RHRP	37	X-B	11/11/08: Announced his retirement … Brewers hold $3.75M club option for 2009 with a $300k buyout … Finished a 2-year/$6.2M contract, made $3.2M in 2008.
Chin-hui Tsao	Kansas City Royals	RHRP	27		6/3/08: Released from AAA Omaha … 5/6/08: Placed on DL with shoulder soreness after 7 games … 3/26/08: Assigned to AAA Omaha …12/31/07: Signed with Royals on a minor league deal for 2008.
Derrick Turnbow	Milwaukee Brewers	RHRP	31	X	1/2/09: Signed with Rangers on a non-guaranteed 1-year/$925k contract for 2009 with up to $325k in additional incentives ... 8/2/08: Surgery on right shoulder for torn rotator cuff ... 5/2/08: Assigned to AAA Nashville.
Scott Tyler	Oakland Athletics	RHRP	26		4/30/08: Released from AA Midland after 9 games ... 2/16/08: Signed with A's on a minor league contract for 2008.
Koji Uehara	Yomiuri Giants	RHRP	33	X	1/6/09: Signed with Orioles on a 2-year/$10M contract through 2010 with up to $6M in additional incentives ... 2008 Stats: 26 G, 6-5, 3.81 ERA, 89.2 IP, 90 H, 11 HR, 72 K, 16 BB … Missed 3 weeks for Olympics … 12/29/07: Re-signed with Yomiuri on a 1-year/$3.5M contract for 2008 ... Was a starter for 8 seasons until 2007 … Turns 34 on 4/3/09.
Lino Urdaneta	New York Mets	RHRP	29		Now playing with Caribes de Anzoategui of the Venezuelan Winter League ... Played in the AAA Mexican League in 2008 (6G with Campeche Pirates, 3G with Oaxaca Warriors) ... 5/16/07: Suspended 50 games by MLB after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.
Oscar Villarreal	Colorado Rockies	RHRP	27	X	12/17/08: Signed with Royals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Pitching for Mexicali of the Mexican Pacific League ... 8/16/08: Signed with Rockies on a minor league contract for the balance of 2008 ... 7/12/08: Released by Astros after declining a minor league assignment ... 12/28/07: Signed with Astros on a 2-year/$2.85M contract through 2009 with a $2M club option for 2010.
Doug Waechter	Florida Marlins	RHRP	28	X	12/11/08: Signed with Royals on a 1-year/$640k contract for 2008 ... 10/1/08: Declined outright assignment to AAA New Orleans, elected free agency ... 8/6/08: Right shoulder inflammation, missed 3 weeks ... 1/4/08: Signed with Marlins (was with Devil Rays) on a minor league contract for 2008 ... 10/12/06: Right shoulder surgery for a torn labrum, missed all of 2007.
Ryan Wagner	Washington Nationals	RHRP	26	X	11/19/08: Re-signed with Nationals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/30/08: Declined outright assignment to minors ... Missed most of 2008 while rehabbing (26.1 IP in minors) ... 6/5/07: Surgery for torn labrum, missed rest of season.
Tyler Walker	San Francisco Giants	RHRP	32	X	1/6/09: Signed with Mariners on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 10/11/08: Refused outright assignment to minors ... 11/17/07: Agreed to terms with Giants on a 1-year/$750k contract for 2008.
John Wasdin	St. Louis Cardinals	RHRP	36		3/22/08: Assigned to AAA Memphis, started just 8 of 41 games … 11/19/07: Signed with Cardinals on a minor league contract through 2008
David Weathers	Cincinnati Reds	RHRP	39	X-B	1/29/09: Agreed to terms with Reds on a 1-year/$3.5M contract for 2009 with a $3.7M club option for 2010 or a $400k buyout ... 12/8/08: Accepted arbitration offer ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Reds ... Finished a 2-year/$5M contract, made $2.75M in 2008 … 4/19/08: Ulnar nerve irritation in right elbow, missed 2 weeks.
Dan Wheeler	Tampa Bay Rays	RHRP	31	X	4/1/08: Signed 3-year/$10.5M extension through 2010 with a $4M club option for 2011 and a $1M buyout, will make $2.8M in 2008, $3.2M in 2009, and $3.5M in 2010.
Todd Williams	Colorado Rockies	RHRP	38		2008 stats: 37 G, 16 GF, 8 SV, 2-2, 2.68 ERA, 40.1 IP, 35 H, 3 HR, 22 K, 8 BB … 5/22/08: Signed with Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League … 12/13/07: Named in Mitchell Report as a 2001 client of Kirk Radomski for Winstrol, refuses to discuss allegations with Sen. Mitchell … 7/29/07: Signed with Rockies on a minor league contract.
Scott Williamson	Seattle Mariners	RHRP	33	X	1/12/09: Signed with Tigers on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 6/22/08: Released from AAA Tacoma … 6/14/08: Signed with Mariners on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Tacoma … 6/6/08: Released from AAA Richmond … 4/26/08: Signed with Braves on a minor league contract, assigned to AAA Richmond … 3/05/08: Released by Giants ... 2/11/08: Signed with Giants on a minor league deal for 2008.
Matt Wise	New York Mets	RHRP	33		12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Mets ... 5/27/08: Rotator cuff tendonitis, missed rest of season after pitching just 7 innings in 8 games … 4/2/08: Right forearm stiffness, missed 6 weeks … 12/17/07: Signed with Mets on a 1-year/$1.2M deal for 2008, with $750k guaranteed.
Jay Witasick	Oakland Athletics	RHRP	36		5/28/08: Playing with the Susquehanna Assault of the Susquehanna Semipro Baseball League … 10/25: A's declined $2M option for '08, will pay $250k buyout
Jamey Wright	Texas Rangers	RHRP	34	X	2/10/09: Signed with Royals on a minor league contract for 2009 ... Played on a 1-year/$1M minor league deal in 2008.
Keiichi Yabu	San Francisco Giants	RHRP	40		3/20/09: Released by Giants ... 7/20/08: Strained right middle finger, missed 3 weeks … 12/26/07: Signed with Giants on a minor league contract for 2008.
Esteban Yan	Incheon SK Wyverns	RHRP	33		7/18/08: Granted his release from AAA Norfolk, signed with Incheon SK Wyverns of the Korean Baseball Organization … 2/01/07: Signed with Orioles on a minor league contract for 2008 … Spent 2007 in Japan with the Hanshin Tigers.
Closers
Armando Benitez	Toronto Blue Jays	RHCL	35		Playing with Azucareros del Este of the Dominican Winter League … 6/7/08: DFAd, refused outright assignment to minors … 5/12/08: Contract purchased by Toronto … 3/11/08: Signed with Blue Jays on a minor league contract for 2008.
Chad Cordero	Washington Nationals	RHCL	27		10/30/08: Non-tendered by Nationals after missing most of 2008 with shoulder problems, pitched in just 6 games (all in April) ... 7/3/08: Season-ending surgery for a torn labrum ... 1/11/08: Re-signed with Nationals on a 1-year/$6.2M contract, avoiding arbitration.
Kyuji Fujikawa	Hanshin Tigers	RHCL	28	X	12/12/07: Asked Hanshin to post his services for bid so he could pitch in the majors in 2009, but the team denied his request. Will not be eligible for free agency until after the 2011 season ... 2008 Stats: 63 G, 7-1, 38 SV, 0.67 ERA, 67.2 IP, 34 H, 2 HR, 90 K, 13 BB ... Missed 3 weeks in August while pitching in the Olympics ... Made $2.8M in 2008.
Eric Gagne	Milwaukee Brewers	RHCL	33	B	3/10/09: Released by Brewers ... 2/18/09: Re-signed with Brewers on a minor league contract for 2009, will earn $1.5M if he makes the 25-man roster, with up to $3M in additional incentives ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Brewers ... 5/20/08: Rotator cuff tendonitis, missed 6 weeks … 5/11/08: Demoted from closer’s role after 5 blown saves in 14 chances … 12/08/07: Signed with Brewers on a 1-year/$10M deal plus up to $1M in incentives for 2008.
Trevor Hoffman	San Diego Padres	RHCL	41	X=A	1/8/09: Signed with Brewers on a 1-year/$6M contract for 2009 with up to $1.5M in additional incentives ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Padres ... 11/12/08: Padres withdrew their $4M contract offer for 2009 … Played on a $7.5M contract after his 2008 option vested with 40 GF in 2007 … 10/12/07: Surgery to remove bone chips from elbow
Hirotoshi Ishii	Yakult Swallows	LHCL	32		Missed all of 2007 and 2008 following shoulder surgery ... Made $1.1M in 2007 and $660k in 2008.
Jason Isringhausen	St. Louis Cardinals	RHCL	36	X-B	2/21/09: Signed with Rays on a minor league contract for 2009 ... 12/1/08: Not offered arbitration by Cardinals ... 9/10/08: Surgery for partially torn right elbow tendon, missed last 6 weeks of season, not believed to be a career-threatening injury and should be ready for spring training … 5/15/08: Lacerated hand (punched a clubhouse TV after blowing his 4th save in 7 chances), missed one month … 10/8/07: Cardinals exercised $8M club option for 2008
Hitoki Iwase	Chunichi Dragons	LHCL	33	X	12/24/08: Officially re-signed with Dragons ... 11/01/08: Announced he will remain in Japan for 2009 ... 2008 stats: 51 G, 3-3, 36 SV, 2.94 ERA, 49 IP, 55 H, 2 HR, 41 K, 10 BB ... Made $4.3M in 2008.
Todd Jones	Detroit Tigers	RHCL	40	X	9/24/08: Announced his retirement effective at season’s end … 7/31/08: Shoulder soreness, missed 2 weeks … 11/12/07: Re-signed with Tigers on a 1-year/$8M contract … Turns 41 on 4/24/09.
Brandon Lyon	Arizona Diamondbacks	RHCL	29	X-B	1/24/09: Signed with Tigers on a 1-year/$4.25M contract for 2009 with up to $500k in additional incentives ... 12/7/08: Declined arbitration ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Diamondbacks ... 9/13/08: Lost closer’s job to Chad Qualls after putting up a 12.33 ERA and .451 BAA in 16 games since July 19 … 1/18/08: Agreed to terms with Cardinals on a 1-year/$3.125M contract, avoiding arbitration.
Joe Nathan	Minnesota Twins	RHCL	34	X	3/24/08: Signed 4-year/$47M million extension through 2011 with a 2012 club option and a limited no-trade clause … 10/29/07: Twins exercised $6M option for '08
Akinori Otsuka	Texas Rangers	RHCL	37		1/16/08: Elbow surgery, most likely Tommy John, will miss all of 2008 … 12/12/07: Non-tendered by Rangers ... Missed last 3 months of 2007 with elbow injuries … Made $3M in 2007.
Francisco Rodriguez	Los Angeles Angels	RHCL	27	X-A	12/10/08: Signed with Mets on a 3-year/$37M contract through 2011 with a vesting option for 2012 based on appearances ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Angels ... 10/7/08: Wants a 5-year/$75M contract … 2/22/08: Will earn $10M in 2008 after losing in arbitration (wanted $12.5M)
Takashi Saito	Los Angeles Dodgers	RHCL	39	X	1/10/09: Signed with Red Sox on a 1-year/$2M contract for 2009 with up to $5M in additional incentives and a club option for 2010 ... 12/12/08: Non-tendered by Dodgers ... 10/9/08: Left off NLCS roster ... 7/13/08: Sprained right elbow ligament, missed 2 months ... 3/1/08: Missed first 2 weeks of spring training games with a stained calf ... 2/13/08: Agreed to terms with Dodgers on a 1-year/$2M contract for 2008.
Shingo Takatsu	Seoul Woori Heroes	RHCL	40		6/13/08: Signed with Seoul Woori Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization … 3/11/08: Granted unconditional release by Cubs ... 1/18/08: Signed with Cubs on a 1-year deal for 2008 ... Pitched in MLB in 2004-05, spent last 2 seasons in Japan.
Kerry Wood	Chicago Cubs	RHCL	31	X-A	12/12/08: Signed with Indians on a 2-year/$20M contract through 2010 with a vesting option for 2011 ... 12/1/08: Offered arbitration by Cubs ... 11/13/08: Cubs announced they will not re-sign Wood … 7/15/08: Index finger blister, missed 3 weeks … 11/26/07: Re-signed with Cubs on a 1-year/$4.2M deal for 2008, plus up to $3.45M in performance bonuses.

* Team Option ** Player Option *** Mutual Option

• Ages are as of 4/1/2009.

• Players are listed at the position where they played the most games in 2008 (or their most recent season as a professional).

• Elias Player Rankings determine draft pick compensation for teams losing free agents to other clubs. Rankings for 2008-09 are due in late October 2008. For comparison, here are last year's rankings for American and National league players.

• An "X" in the Elias column indicates the player is no longer available as a free agent.

• A list of minor league free agents can can be found here.

• A list of important MLB transaction dates and deadlines can be found here.