World Series Stars Mcgriff And Murray File For Free Agency

Fred McGriff, a key part of Atlanta’s drive to the World Series title, and Eddie Murray, instrumental in Cleveland’s first pennant since 1954, filed for free agency Monday.

Thirteen players filed Monday, raising the total to 119. Approximately 27 more players are eligible to file before Sunday’s deadline.

McGriff had a $4.25 million salary last season and Murray had a $3 million deal. The Braves haven’t said whether they intend to re-sign McGriff. The Indians are expected to keep Murray.

Also filing Monday were Baltimore designated hitter Harold Baines, Boston catcher Mike Macfarlane, Red Sox pitcher Mike Maddux, California outfielder Dave Gallagher, Cleveland outfielder Dave Winfield, Milwaukee outfielder B.J. Surhoff, Toronto pitcher Al Leiter, Houston catcher Pat Borders, Los Angeles outfielder Roberto Kelly, Dodgers third baseman Tim Wallach and St. Louis pitcher Mike Morgan.

Texas Rangers manager Johnny Oates has received a one-year contract extension through the 1997 season. No terms were disclosed.

Former Baltimore Orioles manager Phil Regan has been hired to manage the Triple-A Albuquerque Dukes.

Regan, 58, said Dodger Executive Vice-President Fred Claire has talked with him about the possibility of replacing Los Angeles manager Tommy Lasorda in the future.

More than 10 years after the case was filed, Cleveland Indians designated hitter Dave Winfield finally proved a Houston woman was not his common law wife.

Sandra Renfro Kuydendall gave up her case and admitted no marriage relationship existed between herself and the baseball player. The case had been scheduled to go to trial for the second time starting Wednesday in Houston.