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Free agency is a magical time for a player, a chance to talk to as many teams as he wants, explore the world of baseball, and see what’s out there. When a star player hits free agency, there’s always a really good chance he’s going to switch teams as other teams engage in a bidding war for his services. Sure, there’s a connection to where you came from, but the excitement and dollars available elsewhere often pull people away.