Update 10/29

MLB.com posted an article today with a list of the 80+ players who have filed for free agency so far. No big surprises for the Dodgers — Nomar, Julio Lugo, and Ramon Martinez.

Summary story 10/28

Good summary story on the bigger names in the free agent period, which starts today (10/28):

Bonds, Thomas, Garciaparra file for free agency

One day after the World Series ended, baseball’s business season began Saturday when San Francisco’s Barry Bonds, Oakland’s Frank Thomas and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Nomar Garciaparra headed 59 players who filed for free agency.

Oakland pitcher Barry Zito and Washington’s Alfonso Soriano are the biggest names available in this year’s free-agent class. Approximately 200 players are eligible to file by the Nov. 11 deadline, and free agents can start talking money with all teams the following day.

Always an exciting time for the baseball fan, if a little nerve-wracking with all the rumors, counter-claims, and general shenanigans. Can’t wait to see what happens!

See Potential MLB free agents, 2007 (Updated) for who’s available.