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Finley files for free agency

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- On the final day to file for free agency Monday,

aging St. Louis Cardinals lefthander Chuck Finley was one of four players to make himself available on the open market.

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Finley, who turns 40 on Nov. 26, split last season between Cleveland and St. Louis. He helped stabilize the St. Louis rotation following the tragic death of Darryl Kile, going 7-4 with a 3.80 ERA. He also picked up his first career postseason win in Game Three of the National League Championship Series against San Francisco.

In 524 career games, Finley owns a record of 200-173 with a 3.85 ERA.

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Mike Fetters, Houston Astros reliever Doug Brocail, and Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Chad Kreuter also filed on Monday.

Atlanta Braves pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens, Cleveland Indians slugger Jim Thome, and San Francisco Giants second baseman Jeff Kent were among the most prominent players to file this offseason.

Players had until midnight Monday to file paperwork with the Players Association to make themselves available on the open market.

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Dec. 7 is the final day for teams to offer salary arbitration to their free agents or lose negotiating rights through May 1.

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