2017 League Year and Free Agency begin

The 2017 League Year and Free Agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time.

The first day of the 2017 League Year will end at 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 9. Clubs will receive a personnel notice that will include all transactions submitted to the League office during the period between 4:00 p.m., New York time, and 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 9.

Trading period for 2017 begins at 4:00 p.m., New York time, after expiration of all 2016 contracts.

• DATE: March 9, 2017
• TIME:  12:00 AM