free agency
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Because Sasaki hadn’t waited to enter regular free agency, as Yoshinobu Yamamoto had when he inked a 12-year contract worth $325 million with Dodgers, team finances didn’t limit the field.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
After announcing his sneaker free agency early in the 2025-26 season, Curry wore shoes from a variety of companies during warmups and games.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The Rams made eye-catching moves in free agency for cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson to strengthen even further - so as usual only time will tell if they won or lost this one.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
In the wake of Odafe Oweh leaving in free agency, the Chargers got their much-needed replacement, selecting Miami defensive end Akheem Mesidor at No. 22.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
On one occasion the topic of debate was the free agency of man.
From Papers from Overlook-House by Almore, Casper
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