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These are the free-agent signings of this years offseason:
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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. Full story> |
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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. Full story> |
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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. Full story> |
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Roger
Clemens Seven wins shy of 300 for his career, Roger Clemens will likely hit that milestone in pinstripes. Full story> |
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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. Full story> |
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Greg Maddux Greg Maddux has decided to play for the Braves next year. Full story> |
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Edgar
Martinez The Mariners will have a wire-to-wire player for the first time in franchise history. Full story> |
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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. Full story> |
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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. Full story> |
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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. Full story> |
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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. Full story> |
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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. Full story> |
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Players from outside the US:
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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. Full Story> |
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Hideki
Matsui It's official. Godzilla is headed for New York. Full Story> |
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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 |
