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These are the free-agent signings of this years offseason:

2002 team: 2003 team:
Juan Acevedo
The Yankees took another step in trying to rebuild their bullpen on Monday, signing right-hander Juan Acevedo to a minor league contract and inviting him to Spring Training.

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Edgardo Alfonzo
With Jeff Kent's return still in doubt, the Giants decided Sunday not to wait for the All-Star second baseman and jumped at the chance to sign infielder Edgardo Alfonzo to a four year, $26 million contract Sunday.
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David Bell
Philadelphia general manager Ed Wade came into this offseason with an aggressive plan. On Sunday, his strategy reaped its first big reward.
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Roger Clemens
Seven wins shy of 300 for his career, Roger Clemens will likely hit that milestone in pinstripes.

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Jeff Kent
Houston general manager Gerry Hunsicker first weighed the idea of signing free agent second baseman Jeff Kent at the winter meetings in Nashville last week he thought nothing short of a miracle would put Kent in a Houston uniform in 2003.
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Greg Maddux
Greg Maddux has decided to play for the Braves next year.
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Edgar Martinez
The Mariners will have a wire-to-wire player for the first time in franchise history.
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Fred McGriff
After a token offer to Cliff Floyd met with predictable results, the Dodgers wound up with the hitter that made the most sense, reaching an agreement with free-agent first baseman and five-time All Star Fred McGriff on Friday.
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Ivan Rodriguez
Demonstrating a desire to compete in the highly competitive National League East, the Florida Marlins on Wednesday signed 10-time Gold Glove winning catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez to a one-year contract.
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Jim Thome
General manager Ed Wade called the process "excrutiating," and Jim Thome conceded that he endured many sleepless nights deciding where to spend the next six or seven seasons. In the end, both glowed at the formal introduction of the Phillies' new first baseman.
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Frank Thomas
The White Sox announced Friday that they have agreed to terms with Frank Thomas on a one-year contract for 2003, with three mutual options that could keep the slugger in Chicago through 2006.
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Mike Stanton
Mike Stanton wanted to stay in New York and the Mets needed a left-handed setup man. What seemed like a logical marriage on paper became one in actuality Monday morning when the Mets agreed to terms with the former Yankee on a three-year deal worth a reported $9 million.
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Shane Spencer
The Indians made it official Tuesday afternoon when they announced the signing of free agent Shane Spencer to a one-year contract.
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Players from outside the US:

Jose Contreras
The Yankees delivered an early Christmas present to their fans on Tuesday, as they reached an understanding on the structure of a four-year contract with free-agent right-handed pitcher Jose Contreras.
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Hideki Matsui
It's official. Godzilla is headed for New York.

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Big trades:

New York Yankees   Montreal Expos   Chicago White Sox   New York Yankees

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Orlando Hernandez   Bartolo Colon   Antonio Osasuna    

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