Royals' Wright files for free agency

By BOB DUTTON

The Kansas City Star

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Royals reliever Jamey Wright was one of 79 players who filed Thursday for free agency.

The act of filing is routine for all eligible players.

Wright, 34, was 3-5 with a 4.33 ERA last season in a club-leading 65 appearances. He signed with the Royals in February as a minor-league free agent but spent the entire season on the big-league roster while making $800,000.

Eligible players have 15 days to file for free agency once the World Series concludes. The players’ association cites 183 players either qualified or provisionally qualified pending the resolution of option clauses in their contract.

Wright is one of four Royals on the list. Lefty swingman Bruce Chen is also immediately eligible. Catcher Miguel Olivo has a mutual option for next year, while the Royals hold an option on outfielder Coco Crisp.

Other players filing Thursday included Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay, Tigers closer Fernando Rodney, Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco, Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado and Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday.

Several former Royals also filed, including Mariners DH Mike Sweeney, Twins reliever Ron Mahay and Dodgers first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz.

To reach Bob Dutton, send e-mail to bdutton@kcstar.com. Follow his updates at twitter.com/Royals_Report.

Posted on Thu, Nov. 05, 2009 06:31 PM

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