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"It’s seems every day now someone is making up a new analytical tool to devalue players, especially free agents," Longoria wrote.

Evan Longoria frustrated by slow pace of MLB free agency: 'Such a shame'

Evan Longoria is with Jake Arrieta: MLB free agency has problems.

"We are less then a month from the start of spring and once again some of our games biggest starts remain unsigned," the Giants third baseman wrote on Instagram Friday. "Such a shame. It’s seems every day now someone is making up a new analytical tool to devalue players, especially free agents.

"As fans, why should “value” for your team even be a consideration? It’s not your money, it’s money that players have worked their whole lives to get to that level and be deserving of. Bottom line, fans should want the best players and product on the field for their team. And as players we need to stand strong for what we believe we are worth and continue to fight for the rights we have fought for time and time again."

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We are less then a month from the start of spring and once again some of our games biggest starts remain unsigned. Such a shame. It’s seems every day now someone is making up a new analytical tool to devalue players, especially free agents. As fans, why should “value” for your team even be a consideration? It’s not your money, it’s money that players have worked their whole lives to get to that level and be deserving of. Bottom line, fans should want the best players and product on the field for their team. And as players we need to stand strong for what we believe we are worth and continue to fight for the rights we have fought for time and time again.

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Several marquee free agents remain unsigned — most notably Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel.

Players are taking notice and Longoria isn't the first to speak out. Phillies pitcher Jake Arrieta shared some thoughts last week via Twitter.

"All of you 1-3 yr players out there better be paying attention to what’s going on in our game," he wrote Saturday on Twitter. "You’re next. @MLB."

All of you 1-3 yr players out there better be paying attention to what’s going on in our game. You’re next. @MLB
— Jake Arrieta (@JArrieta34) January 12, 2019