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A number of previously high-profile bats are on still on the market, and they're finding it difficult to land jobs.

Before Game 3, Mitch Moreland was little more than a rookie from a small town in Mississippi. A three-run homer that got the Rangers back in this World Series has changed his profile a bit.

While Scott Boras waits for a contract offer to his liking for Manny Ramirez, the agent has once again been a big part of the offseason.

This week's edition of Starting 9 looks back at last winter's free agents, and assigns them grades from "A" through "F."

With his sinker faithfully pounding the bottom edge of the strike zone, Jake Westbrook set the tone in Game 3.

Free agent pitcher Tomo Ohka reached preliminary agreement on a one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, his agent said Tuesday.

Free-agent reliever Darren Oliver has reached preliminary agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a one-year contract with an option for 2008, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

Free agent pitcher Adam Eaton has reached preliminary agreement on a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies worth more than $24 million, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

Third baseman Aramis Ramirez took advantage of an out clause in his contract to walk away from the two years and $22.5 million still owed him by the Chicago Cubs.

Armed with a complete no-trade clause, Pat Burrell continues to hold the hammer over the Phillies, writes Jerry Crasnick.

Just a few days after authorizing Scott Boras as his new representative, Carlos Lee apparently has changed course.

Texas outfielder Carlos Lee, who will join Alfonso Soriano as one of the top offensive players on the market this winter, has told the Rangers that he is leaving agent Adam Katz and will now be represented by Scott Boras, two sources told ESPN.com.

As trade rumors continue to swirl around Philadelphia outfielder Bobby Abreu, the $15 million owed him for 2007 stands as a potential deterrent to any club interested in making a deal.

Right-hander Sidney Ponson, who became a free agent when he was released by the St. Louis Cardinals, has reached agreement on a deal with the New York Yankees, ESPN.com has learned.

The Houston Astros and left-handed reliever Trever Miller have reached agreement on a one-year contract, pending a physical examination.

Free agent first baseman J.T. Snow has agreed to terms on a one-year, $2 million contract with the Boston Red Sox.