Maddux files for free agency

NEW YORK (AP) -- Atlanta pitcher Greg Maddux filed for free agency again Wednesday, and New York Yankees left-hander David Wells filed provisionally, not waiting for the team's decision on his 2004 option.
Phillies pitcher Kevin Millwood, traded by the Braves after the 2002 season, also was among the 16 players who filed, raising the total to 149 in the four days since the World Series ended.
Maddux, a four-time Cy Young Award winner, also filed for free agency after last season but couldn't find a multiyear deal to his liking. He accepted Atlanta's offer of salary arbitration and agreed to a one-year deal worth $14.75 million. The 37-year-old right-hander then went 16-11 with a 3.96 ERA.
Baltimore pitcher Pat Hentgen, 7-8 with a 4.09 ERA, also filed after the team declined his $4 million option and gave him a $300,000 buyout.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Mark Grudzielanek filed after the team turned down a $6 million option and gave him a $500,000 buyout. Discussions are continuing.
On Tuesday, Brian Jordan, Shane Reynolds and Brent Mayne filed for free agency after their 2004 options were declined. Also filing Tuesday were Anaheim first baseman Scott Spiezio, Boston right-handers John Burkett and Mike Timlin, Cleveland designated hitter Ellis Burks, Minnesota right-hander Rick Reed and Chicago Cubs right-handers Antonio Alfonseca and Dave Veres.
Players may not start discussing money with clubs other than their own until Nov. 10.