Below is a rundown of players whose contract expired after the 2008 season, with updates on where they signed and their contract details. Players are broken down by position and by the type of free agent they are. This page will be updated throughout the postseason.
Type A free agents are considered as ranking in the top 20 percent of players in their position groups by the Elias Sports Bureau. Teams that lose a Type A free agent are compensated with two draft picks. Teams that lose a Type B free agent, a player ranked in the top 40 percent in the league at his position, receive one additional draft pick. Read more about baseball's free agency rules here.
Players listed below are free agents in the winter of 2008, with their former team, age as of the end of the season and their new salary.
CATCHERS
Type A- Jason Varitek, Red Sox: Re-signed with Red Sox (1 year, $5 million, with option).
- Paul Lo Duca, Marlins: Not signed.
- Ivan Rodriguez, Yankees: Not signed.
Others
- Brad Ausmus, Astros: Signed with Dodgers (1 year, $1 million).
- Paul Bako, Reds: Signed with Cubs (1 year, $725,000).
- Gary Bennett, Dodgers: Not signed.
- Henry Blanco, Cubs: Signed with Padres (1 year, $750,000).
- Sal Fasano, Indians: Signed a minor-league contract with the Rockies.
- Toby Hall, White Sox: Invited to spring training with Astros.
- Adam Melhuse, Rockies: Signed minor-league contract with Rangers.
- Chad Moeller, Yankees: Signed minor-league contract with Orioles.
- David Ross, Red Sox: Signed with Braves (2 years, $3 million).
- Vance Wilson, Tigers: Signed minor-league contract with Royals.
- Javier Valentin, Reds: Signed minor-league contract with Nationals.
- Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays: Signed with Orioles (1 year, $1.5 million).
FIRST BASEMEN
Type A- Mark Teixeira, Angels: Signed 8-year, $180 million contract with Yankees.
Others
- Rich Aurilia, Giants: Re-signed with the Giants, a minor-league deal.
- Aaron Boone, Nationals: Signed with Astros (1 year, $750,000).
- Miguel Cairo, Mariners: Signed minor-league contract with Phillies.
- Sean Casey, Red Sox: Retired.
- Tony Clark, Diamondbacks: Re-signed with Diamondbacks (1 year, $800,000).
- Nomar Garciaparra, Dodgers: Signed with A's (1 year, reportedly $1.5 to $2 million).
- Jason Giambi, Yankees: Signed with A's (1 year, $5.25 million).
- Doug Mientkiewicz, Pirates: Signed minor-league deal with Dodgers.
- Kevin Millar, Orioles: Signed minor-league deal with Blue Jays.
- Mark Sweeney, Dodgers: Signed minor-league contract with Mariners.
- Daryle Ward, Cubs: Signed minor-league contract with Reds.
SECOND BASEMEN
Type A- Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks: Signed with Dodgers (1 year, #3.8 million).
- Mark Grudzielanek, Royals: Not signed.
- Jeff Kent, Dodgers: Retired.
- Mark Loretta, Astros: Signed with Dodgers (1 year, $1.4 million).
Others
- Ray Durham, Brewers: Not signed.
- Damion Easley, Mets: Not signed.
- Felipe Lopez, Cardinals: Signed with Diamondbacks (1 year, $3.5 million).
- Ramon Martinez, Mets: Re-signed with Mets, a minor-league deal.
- Aaron Miles, Cardinals: Signed with Cubs (2 years, $4.9 million).
- Pablo Ozuna, Dodgers: Not signed.
SHORTSTOP
Type A- Edgar Renteria, Tigers: Signed with Giants (2 years, $18.5 million).
- Orlando Cabrera, White Sox: Signed with A's (1 year, $4 million).
Others
- Juan Castro, Orioles: Invited to Dodgers' spring training.
- Alex Cintron, Orioles: Signed minor-league contract with Nationals.
- Alex Cora, Red Sox: Signed with Mets (1 year, $2 million).
- David Eckstein, Diamondbacks: Signed with Padres (1 year, $850,000).
- Adam Everett, Tigers: Signed with Tigers (1 year, $1 million).
- Rafael Furcal, Dodgers: Signed with Dodgers (3 years, $30 million).
- Cesar Izturis, Cardinals: Signed with Orioles (2 years, $6 million).
- Nick Punto, Twins: Re-signed with Twins (2 years, $8.5 million).
- Luis Rivas, Pirates: Invited to Cubs spring training.
- Omar Vizquel, Giants: Signed minor-league contract with Rangers.
THIRD BASEMEN
Type B- Casey Blake, Dodgers: Signed with Dodgers (3 years, $17.5 million).
Others
- Russell Branyan, Brewers: Signed with Seattle (1 year, $1.4 million).
- Craig Counsell, Brewers: Re-signed with Brewers (1 year, $1 million).
- Joe Crede, White Sox: Signed with Twins (1 year, $2.5 million).
- Chris Gomez, Pirates: Invited to spring training with Orioles.
- Mike Lamb, Brewers: Signed with Brewers (2 years, $6.6 million).
- Juan Uribe, White Sox: Signed minor-league contract with Giants.
- Ramon Vazquez, Rangers: Signed with Pirates (2 years, $4 million).
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