51.   After not receiving what he deemed an acceptable offer from the New York Mets, left-hander Mike Hampton said Saturday he would file for free agency.

52.   After not receiving what he deemed an acceptable offer from the New York Mets, left-hander Mike Hampton said Saturday he will file for free agency.

53.   After Galarraga filed for free agency, one of the first teams to express an interest was the Chicago Cubs.

54.   Aguilera then decided to file for free agency.

55.   Although eligible, he has yet to file for free agency.

56.   Also Tuesday, outfielder Ruben Sierra filed for free agency.

57.   Belle rejected an offer from the Indians last spring, then filed for free agency.

58.   Baltimore third baseman Cal Ripken Jr., who retired at the end of the season, filed for free agency along with New York Yankees pitcher Allen Watson.

59.   Cleveland pitcher Orel Hershiser filed for free agency Wednesday, as did infielder Kevin Seitzer, who intends to retire.

60.   Chicago White Sox shortstop Jose Valentin also filed for free agency Monday.