Seven free-agent résumés

— -- It can be a tough job market out there, especially if you have trouble hitting the curve. That's why job seekers must be certain to have a résumé that is complete, persuasive and, of course, entirely professional.

Ballplayers aren't exempt. Just take a look at the following resumes we've come across this winter …

Erik Bedard is a 10-year major league starting pitcher looking for sponsors to help him get his career on track. Bedard is 34 years old with a 4.00-plus ERA and a losing record with four teams in the past three seasons, but he is also left-handed and once finished fifth in the Cy Young voting.

Pledge $1 million or more

You will get Erik on your 2014 spring training roster.

Pledge $2 million or more

You will get Erik on your 2014 Opening Day roster. He also will pitch at least 10 games and 85 innings for your team next season.

Pledge $5 million or more

Erik will pitch at least 15 games and 120 innings for your team the next two seasons. Not each season. Combined.

Pledge $10 million or more

Erik will pitch at least 24 games and 160 innings for your team over the next three seasons. Or maybe not. But if not, you still will have room in the rotation for other starters when he is on the 60-day disabled list.