Smoltz, Wood among 42 to file for free agency Friday

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10/31/2008 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz and Chicago Cubs closer Kerry Wood were among 42 players to file for free agency Friday.

The 20-season veteran Smoltz has spent his entire career with the Braves, starting in 1988. He appeared in only six games this past season before undergoing shoulder surgery.

Wood, 31, has played 10 seasons with the Cubs and saved 34 games this season. He went 5-4 overall with a 3.26 earned run average in 65 games.

The New York Mets had the most players file Friday with six: pitchers Tony Armas, Jr., Luis Ayala, Pedro Martinez and Ricardo Rincon, along with outfielder Moises Alou and second baseman Ramon E. Martinez.

Other notable players who filed Friday are Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling, Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Nomar Garciaparra, Oakland Athletics designated hitter Frank Thomas, San Diego Padres pitcher Mark Prior and Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Rocco Baldelli.

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