Eight More Elect For Free Agency

POSTED: Friday, November 13, 2009

New York, NY -- (Sports Network) - Paul Byrd was among eight MLB players to file for free agency on Friday.

Byrd, who turns 39 on December 3, pitched in seven games for the Boston Red Sox last season, going 1-3 with a 5.82 earned-run average. Over his 14-year career, Byrd has compiled a 109-96 record with a 4.41 ERA.

Red Sox third baseman Chris Woodward also filed for free agency, while the Rockies had three relievers hit the market: Chad Fox, Juan Rincon and Rafael Betancourt.

Brewers pitchers Claudio Vargas and Braden Looper also filed on the ninth day of the 15-day election period. 13-year veteran Brett Tomko, who pitched for the Yankees in 2009 before being shipped to Oakland midseason, rounded out the field.

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