New York ? The Florida Marlins were fast around the bases and just as fleet when it came to filing for free agency.

Less than 18 hours after the Marlins beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series, closer Ugueth Urbina and pitcher Rick Helling filed for free agency Sunday.

John Flaherty, the Yankees’ backup catcher, also was among the 35 players who filed.

About 230 players potentially are eligible to file by the Nov. 9 deadline. Players cannot start talking money with clubs other than their own until Nov. 10.

Also filing Sunday were Texas outfielder Juan Gonzalez, Atlanta catcher Javy Lopez, Boston second baseman Todd Walker, Minnesota closer Eddie Guardado and outfielder Shannon Stewart, Arizona outfielder Raul Mondesi and San Francisco pitcher Sidney Ponson.

None of the biggest names filed on the first day. Top eligible pitchers include Andy Pettitte of the New York Yankees and Bartolo Colon of the Chicago White Sox. Among the top hitters are Gary Sheffield of Atlanta and Vladimir Guerrero of Montreal.

Also eligible are White Sox second baseman Roberto Alomar, Minnesota setup man LaTroy Hawkins, Oakland closer Keith Foulke, Seattle pitcher Armando Benitez, Mariners DH Edgar Martinez, Seattle outfielder Mike Cameron, Atlanta pitcher Greg Maddux, Florida second baseman Luis Castillo, Philadelphia pitcher Kevin Millwood, San Francisco shortstop Rich Aurilia and Giants first baseman J.T. Snow.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa must decide if he will exercise his $16 million player option or become eligible for free agency.