With the New York Yankees winning the 105th World Series, 4 games to 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies, MLB’s “silly season” is now officially underway. Clubs that didn’t make the postseason, or were eliminated along the way have already begun preparing for the 2010 season, and now, movement on the free agent front has begun. Today, the MLB Players Association released a list of 183 potential free agents. Today marks the first day of the 15-day period in which these players may give notice of their election of free agency. The word “potential” is important as some players have options that allow them to opt out for free agency.  A good example would be Manny Ramirez’ contract with the Dodgers. Noteworthy players that are available for free agency include Johnny Damon, Andy Pettitte, and World Series MVP Hideki Matsui of the World Champion Yankees, Victor Martinez and Tim Wakefield with the Red Sox, Vladimir Guerrero, Chone Figgins, and John Lackey of the Angels, as well as Matt Holliday of the Cardinals, Carl Crawford of the Rays, and Pedro Martinez (and if he opts out) Cliff Lee of the Phillies. To see a complete listing players potentially eligible for Free Agency under Article XX - B of the Basic Agreement, select Read More