Non-Tenders In the National League

Last night was the deadline for teams to tender contracts and this morning, the free agent pool has gotten a bit deeper. Here is a look at the non-tendered players in the National League.

Chicago Cubs: Third baseman Ian Stewart, reliever Jaye Chapman and reliever Zach Putnam

Atlanta Braves: starter Jair Jurrjens and reliever Peter Moylan

Milwaukee Brewers: starter/reliever Manny Parra

Arizona Diamondbacks: catcher Wil Nieves

New York Mets: starter Mike Pelfrey, reliever Manny Acosta and center fielder Andres Torres

San Diego Padres: minor league starter Juan Oramas

Pittsburgh Pirates: starter Jeff Karstens

Philadelphia Phillies: outfielder Nate Schierholtz

Cincinnati Reds: Denis Phipps and Kris Negron. Cincinnati re-signed both players on minor league contracts following the non-tender deadline.

Washington Nationals: starter John Lannan, reliever Tom Gorzelanny and catcher Jesus Flores

These players are now free agents and can sign with any club, including the team that non-tendered them. While many of these decisions represent teams cutting ties with spare parts or under performers, many players will likely be retained by their original team, either on a minor league contract (as Phipps and Negron have already done) or at a price below their expected arbitration rate. Several players, like former Braves starter Jair Jurrjens and ex-Nationals John Lannan and Tom Gorzelanny, will certainly draw some interest from teams this off-season.