Five Yankee players, including World Series MVP Hideki Matsui have elected for free agency today, as part of Article XX B (2) of the Basic Agreement. The other Yankee players include Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina, and Xavier Nady as part of 31 total players that have filed since the process began. The NLCS winning Philadelphia Phillies alos see four players filing. OTHER NEWS ON FREE AGENCY IN THE 2009-10 OFF-SEASON: Elias Rankings for the 183 Potential MLB Free Agents J.J. Putz, Carl Pavano Enter Free Agency Dye, Putz, Kearns Just Some Players in Free Agency as Clubs Decline Options Vladimir Guerrero, Pedro Martinez Highlight 39 Players Filing for Free Agency on Friday Holliday, Lackey, Highlight 79 MLB Players Opting for Free Agency Matsui, Damon, Guerrero Highlight List of 183 Potential MLB Free Agents Select Read More to see details of all 39 players that elected free agency on Monday