NPB News: Free Agents File
Today is the first day of the free agency period.

With the arrival of free agency comes the opportunity for each club across Nippon Professional Baseball League to propel themselves into the playoffs simply by making a few shrewd, well-calculated signings. General managers have to choose wisely where to spend their dollars. An expensive signing could be the key to a playoff spot or it could handcuff a franchise for years to come.

This year's key free agents include:


1. <Jeff MacDade:player#11831>, 33 year-old starting pitcher
2. <Brian Morris:player#11699>, 33 year-old starting pitcher
3. <Giovanni Sgorion:player#11530>, 37 year-old reliever
4. <Jesús Villa:player#8800>, 28 year-old second baseman
5. <Takahashi Yoshida:player#13238>, 32 year-old starting pitcher
6. <Curt Ross:player#12667>, 31 year-old left fielder
7. <Josh Anderson:player#4637>, 38 year-old right fielder
8. <Taroemon Yamada:player#12844>, 30 year-old third baseman
9. <Brian Burns:player#9127>, 38 year-old third baseman
10. <Noriyori Endo:player#12465>, 36 year-old left fielder

Each GM has a different approach to free agency. Many fans enjoy this offseason maneuvering just as much as the regular season as they watch to see how the face of their team changes over the next several months.