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NOVEMBER 06, 2009

Bradford, Springer file for free agency

   Veteran Rays relievers Chad Bradford and Russ Springer, who both are considering retirement, were among 39 players who filed for free agency on Friday.

   Bradford, 35, was 1-0, 4.35 but limited to 20 games due to a series of injuries; Springer, 41 today, was 1-4, 4.11 in 26 games after his August acquisition from Oakland. 

    Troy Percival, who still plans to retire according to agent Paul Cohen, filed Thursday as a matter of procedure. Jason Isringhausen, whose season ended with elbow surgery. is also eligible.

   None are expected to be resigned.

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