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 | MLB News: Free Agents File Monday, November 13th, 1939 Today marks the start of the MLB free agency period. Players who were unable or unwilling to negotiate contract extensions with their current teams will be filing their papers to become free agents today. It's a period of rejuvenation for some teams, moderation for others. The players on the market are hoping to find greener pastures and certainly some will hit pay dirt. Meanwhile, the media and fans will stoke the rumor mill together, generating energy that will carry them forward to Opening Day. In cities across The United States, fans will hope for that key signing, the one that could propel their club to a championship. Among the more notable free agents hitting the market today are: John Stone, 34 year-old LF Billy Herman, 30 year-old 2B Si Johnson, 33 year-old RH SP Red Howell, 30 year-old CF Nick Etten, 26 year-old CF Cliff Melton, 27 year-old LH SP Joe Cronin, 33 year-old SS Luke Appling, 32 year-old 2B Lefty Gomez, 30 year-old LH SP Harry Danning, 28 year-old C |   |
