ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick says free agent Matt Stairs has shed 31 pounds this winter in hopes to land a job at age 41. He’s down to 199 from 230, the lightest he’s been in about 15 years.

Stairs felt that he needed to lose weight to enhance his mobility in the field in the event he lands a job with a Major League team. He’s willing to sign a Minor League contract with an invitation to a Major League camp.

“I’m still open for invitations,” Stairs said. “I’m ready to go. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn’t, I understand that as well.”

Stair agent, Bob Garber said, “We have some interest from a few teams and should be making a decision soon.”

Stairs hit .194 (20 for 103) with 5 home runs and 17 RBIs in 2009 with the Phillies. Earlier this off-season Jack Cust had several offers on the table before he eventually re-signed with the Oakland A’s. It was believed that the Tigers, Royals, Giants and Rangers were interested in Cust. While the Giants and Rangers are probably off the board now, Cust may look to Detroit or Kansas City as possible destinations.

You can see Matt Stairs’ contract history and statistics here.