11.   Don Mattingly, as expected, also filed for free agency, and Nero said Boggs would love to continue playing with the first baseman.

12.   Eleven players file for free agency and are rejected because, the clubs say, they lack sufficient service time.

13.   Eligible players can begin filing for free agency Saturday.

14.   Expect Brown to file for free agency and be heavily pursued by St. Louis.

15.   Following team policy, Valentine does not speak with his own players after they file for free agency.

16.   Greg Gagne filed for free agency.

17.   He did not want to play for another club, though he filed for free agency on the advice of the Dodgers.

18.   He will file for free agency Thursday, but will not function as a free agent until he accepts or declines his option with the Yanks.

19.   He threatened to file for free agency when his current pact expired after this season and asked the Phillies to trade him.

20.   I did not file for free agency because I am angry with the Mets.