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Arizona Diamondbacks

Gained

Miguel Batista—acquired from Blue Jays, along with Orlando Hudson, for Troy Glaus and Sergio Santos
Jeff DaVanon—agreed to a 1-yr, $525,000 contract
Eric Byrnes—signed a 1-yr, $2.2m contract
Damion Easley—signed a 1-yr, $700k contract
Johnny Estrada—acquired from Braves for Lance Cormier and Oscar Villareal
Jason Grimsley—signed a 1-yr contract
Felix Heredia—agreed to a minor league contract
Orlando Hernandez—acquired from White Sox, along with Luis Vizcaino and Chris Young, for Javier Vazquez
Orlando Hudson—acquired from Blue Jays, along with Miguel Batista, for Troy Glaus and Sergio Santos
Terry Mulholland—agreed to a minor league deal
Luis Vizcaino—acquired from White Sox, along with Orlando Hernandez and Chris Young, for Javier Vazquez

Lost

Royce Clayton—signed to a minor league deal by Nats
Lance Cormier—traded to Braves along with Oscar Villareal for Johnny Estrada
Shawn Estes—agreed to a 1-yr, $1m contract with the Padres
Troy Glaus—traded to Blue Jays along with Sergio Santos for Orlando Hudson and Miguel Batista
Javier Lopez—signed a minor league contract with White Sox
Quinton McCracken—signed a minor league deal with the Reds
Kelly Stinnett—signed a 1-yr, $650K contract with the Yankees
Javier Vazquez—traded to White Sox for Orlando Hernandez, Luis Vizcaino, and Chris Young
Oscar Villareal—traded to Braves along with Lance Cormier for Johnny Estrada
Tim Worrell—signed a 2-yr, $4m contract with Giants


Atlanta Braves

Gained

Carlos Almanzar—agreed to a minor league contract
Jeff Bennett—agreed to a minor league contract
Lance Cormier—acquired from Diamondback, along with Oscar Villareal, for Johnny Estrada
Matt Diaz—acquired from the Royals for Ricardo F. Rodriguez
Wes Obermueller—acquired from Brewers for Dan Kolb
Todd Pratt—signed to a 1-yr contract
Mike Remlinger—agreed to a minor league contract
Edgar Renteria—acquired from Red Sox for Andy Marte
Oscar Villareal—acquired from Diamondbacks, along with Lance Cormier, for Johnny Estrada

Lost

Adam Bernero—signed a minor league contract with Royals
Johnny Estrada—traded to Diamondbacks for Lance Cormier and Oscar Villareal
Kyle Farnsworth—signed a 3-yr, $17m contract with the Yankees
Julio Franco—signed a 2-yr, $2.2m contract with the Mets
Rafael Furcal—signed a 3-yr, $39m contract with the Dodgers
Todd Hollandsworth—agreed to a minor league contract with Indians
Dan Kolb—traded to Brewers for Wes Obermueller
Andy Marte—traded to Red Sox for Edgar Renteria

Held Onto

Chipper Jones—agreed to a 3-yr, $37m deal (previously had guaranteed money only for ’06)


Baltimore Orioles

Gained

Kris Benson—acquired from the Mets for Jorge Julio and John Maine
Ricky Bottalico—agreed to a minor league contract
Jeff Conine—signed a 1-yr, $1.7m contract
LaTroy Hawkins—acquired from Giants for Steve Kline
Ramon Hernandez—signed a 4-yr, $27.5m contract
Kevin Millar—signed a 1-yr, $2.1m contract
Corey Patterson—acquired from Cubs for Nate Spears and Carlos Perez

Lost

James Baldwin—signed a minor league contract with the Jays
Eric Byrnes—signed a 1-yr, $2.2m contract with the D'Backs
Sal Fasano—signed to a 1-yr, $425,000 contract with Phillies
Jason Grimsley—signed a 1-yr deal with the Diamondbacks
Jorge Julio—traded to the Mets, along with John Maine, for Kris Benson
Steve Kline—traded to Giants for LaTroy Hawkins & cash
John Maine—traded to the Mets, along with Jorge Julio, for Kris Benson
Eli Marrero—agreed to a minor league contract with Rockies
Sidney Ponson—signed a 1-yr, $1m contract with the Cardinals
B.J. Ryan—signed a 5-yr, $47m deal with Blue Jays
Walter Young—put on waivers; claimed by San Diego


Boston Red Sox

Gained

Josh Bard—acquired from Indians, along with Coco Crisp and David Riske, for Guillermo Mota, Andy Marte, a PTBNL and cash
Josh Beckett—acquired from Marlins along w/ Lowell and Mota for Hanley Ramirez & A. Sanchez
Coco Crisp—acquired from Indians, along with David Riske and Josh Bard, for Guillermo Mota, Andy Marte, Kelly Shoppach, a PTBNL and cash
John Flaherty—signed a 1-yr, $650k contract
Alex Gonzalez—signed a 1-yr, $3m contract
Ken Huckaby—signed to a minor league contract
Mark Loretta—acquired from Padres for Doug Mirabelli
Mike Lowell—acquired from Marlins along w/ Beckett and Mota for Hanley Ramirez & A. Sanchez
Andy Marte*—acquired from Braves for Edgar Renteria [*Note: Later traded to Indians]
Guillermo Mota*—acquired from Marlins along w/ Beckett and Lowell for H. Ramirez & A. Sanchez [*Note: Later traded to Indians]
David Riske—acquired from Indians, along with Coco Crisp and Josh Bard, for Guillermo Mota, Andy Marte, a PTBNL and cash
Rudy Seanez—signed a 1-yr, $2.1m contract
J.T. Snow—agreed to a 1-yr, $2m contract
Julian Tavarez—agreed to a 2-yr, $6.7m contract
Jermaine Van Buren—acquired from Red Sox for a PTBNL, or cash considerations

Lost

Chad Bradford—signed a 1-yr, $1.4m contract with the Mets
Johnny Damon—signed a 4-yr, $52m contract with the Yankees
Chad Harville—signed a 1-yr contract with Devil Rays
Matt Mantei—agreed to a minor league deal with the Tigers
Andy Marte—traded to Indians, along with Guillermo Mota, a PTBNL and cash, for Coco Crisp, David Riske and Josh Bard
Kevin Millar—signed a 1-yr, $2.1m contract with the Orioles
Wade Miller—signed a 1-yr, $1m deal with the Cubs
Doug Mirabelli—traded to Padres for Doug Mirabelli
Guillermo Mota—traded to Indians, along with Andy Marte, Kelly Shoppach, a PTBNL and cash, for Coco Crisp, David Riske, and Josh Bard
Bill Mueller—signed a 2-yr deal with the Dodgers
Mike Myers—signed a 2-yr, $2.4m contract with the Yankees
John Olerud—retired
Hanley Ramirez—traded to Marlins along with Anibal Sanchez for Beckett, Lowell, and Mota
Edgar Renteria—traded to Braves for Andy Marte
Mike Stanton—signed a 1-yr, $1m contract with the Nats


Chicago Cubs

Gained

Scott Eyre—agreed to a 3-yr, $11m contract
Marquis Grissom—signed a minor league contract
Bob Howry—signed to a 3-yr, $12m contract
Jacque Jones—signed a 3-yr, $16m contract
John Mabry—signed a 1-yr, $1.075m contract
Wade Miller—signed a 1-yr, $1m deal
Juan Pierre—acquired from Marlins for Sergio Mitre, Ricky Nolasco, & Renyel Pinto
Jason Simontacchi—agreed to a minor league contract

Lost

Jeromy Burnitz—signed a 1-yr deal with the Pirates for $6m
Nomar Garciaparra—signed a 1-yr, $6m contract with Dodgers
Ben Grieve—signed a minor league contract with White Sox
Jon Leicester—traded to Rangers for a PTBNL
Sergio Mitre—traded to Marlins along with Ricky Nolasco and Renyel Pinto for Juan Pierre
Corey Patterson—traded to Orioles for Nate Spears and Carlos Perez
Jermaine Van Buren—traded to Red Sox for a PTBNL, or cash considerations


Chicago White Sox

Gained

Ben Grieve—signed a minor league contract
Javier Lopez—signed a minor league contract
Rob Mackowiak—acquired from Pirates for Damaso Marte [Mackowiak has since signed a 2-yr, $5.3m deal with the Sox]
Tim Redding—signed a minor league contract
Jim Thome—acquired from Phillies, along with $22m, for Aaron Roward, Gio Gonzalez & Daniel Haigwood
Javier Vazquez—acquired from Diamondbacks for Orlando Hernandez, Luis Vizcaino, and Chris Young

Lost

Geoff Blum—signed by Padres to a 1-yr contract
Carl Everett—signed a 1-yr, $4m contract with the Mariners
Orlando Hernandez—traded to Diamondbacks, along with Luis Vizcaino and Chris Young, for Javier Vazquez
Damaso Marte—traded to Pirates for Rob Mackowiak
Timo Perez—agreed to a minor league contract with the Reds
Aaron Rowand—traded to Phillies along with Daniel Haigwood for Jim Thome and $22m
Frank Thomas—signed a 1-yr, $500K deal with the A's
Luis Vizcaino—traded to Diamondbacks, along with Orlando Hernandez and Chris Young, for Javier Vazquez
Kevin Walker—signed minor league contract with Rangers

Held Onto

Jon Garland—inked to a 3-yr, $29m contract
Paul Konerko—re-signed to a 5-yr, $60m contract
Pablo Ozuna—re-signed to a 1-yr, $500K contract
A.J. Pierzynski—re-signed to a 3-yr, $15m contract


Cincinnati Reds

Gained

Grant Balfour—signed a 1-yr, $340k contract
Mike Burns—claimed off waivers from Astros
Chris Hammond—signed a 1-yr, $800k contract
Scott Hatteberg—signed a 1-yr, $750K contract
Jimmy Journell—signed to a minor league contract
Quinton McCracken—signed a minor league deal
Timo Perez—agreed to a minor league contract
Tommy Phelps—signed to a minor league contract
Tuffy Rhodes—signed to a minor league deal
Rick White—signed to a 1-yr, $600k deal
Dave Williams—acquired from Pirates for Sean Casey
Tony Womack—acquired from Yankees along with $900K for Kevin Howard and Ben Himes

Lost

Sean Casey—traded to Pirates for Dave Williams
Randy Keisler—signed minor league deal with A's
Ramon Ortiz—signed a 1-yr, $2.5m contract with the Nats
Joe Valentine—agreed to a minor league contract with Astros
Ben Weber—signed minor league deal with Jays

Held Onto

Rich Aurilia—signed a 1-yr, $1.3m deal
Ryan Freel—inked to a 2-yr, $3m contract
Jason LaRue—inked to a 2-yr, $9.1m contract


Cleveland Indians

Gained

Paul Byrd—signed to a 2-yr, $14.25m deal
Hyang-nam Choi—signed to a minor league contract
Einar Diaz—agreed to a minor league contract
Danny Graves—agreed to a minor league contract
Todd Hollandsworth—agreed to a minor league contract
Jason Johnson—agreed to a 1-yr, $4m contract
Steve Karsay—agreed to a minor league contract
Andy Marte—acquired from Red Sox, along with Guillermo Mota, a PTBNL and cash, for Coco Crisp, David Riske and Josh Bard
Guillermo Mota—acquired from Red Sox, along with Andy Marte, Kelly Shoppach, a PTBNL and cash, for Coco Crisp, David Riske, and Josh Bard
Jason Michaels—acquired from Phillies for Arthur Rhodes
Lou Merloni—signed to a minor league contract
Eduardo Perez—signed a 1-yr, $1.7m contract

Lost

Josh Bard—traded to Red Sox, along with Coco Crisp and David Riske, for Guillermo Mota, Andy Marte, a PTBNL and cash
Coco Crisp—traded to Red Sox, along with David Riske and Josh Bard, for Guillermo Mota, Andy Marte, Kelly Shoppach, a PTBNL and cash
Sean Douglass—released; signed with Hiroshima Carp
Jose Hernandez—signed to minor league deal by Pirates
Bob Howry—signed to a 3-yr, $12m contract with the Cubs
Scott Elarton—signed a 2-yr, $8m contract with the Royals
Kevin Millwood—agreed to a 5-yr, $60m deal with the Rangers
Arthur Rhodes—traded to Phillies for Jason Michaels
David Riske—traded to Red Sox, along with Coco Crisp and Josh Bard, for Guillermo Mota, Andy Marte, a PTBNL and cash

Held Onto

Bob Wickman—re-signed to a 1-yr, $5m contract


Colorado Rockies

Gained

Jamey Carroll—acquired from Nats for $300K
Nate Field—signed to a minor league contract
Josh Fogg—signed a 1-yr, $450K contract
Ray King—acquired from Cardinals for Larry Bigbie and Aaron Miles
Bret Prinz—agreed to a minor league contract
Eli Marrero—agreed to a minor league contract with Rockies
Tom Martin—agreed to a minor league contract
Jose Mesa—signed a 1-yr contract
Yorvit Torrealba—acquired from Mariners for a PTBNL
Keiichi Yabu—agreed to a minor league contract

Lost

Larry Bigbie—traded to Cardinals along with Aaron Miles for Ray King
Todd Greene—signed minor league deal with Giants
Dan Miceli—signed a 2-yr, $1.5m contract with Rays
Aaron Miles—traded to Cardinals along with Larry Bigbie for Ray King
Bobby Seay—signed a minor league deal with Tigers
Randy Williams—outrighted to the minors

Held Onto

Byung-Hyun Kim—signed a 1-yr contract


Detroit Tigers

Gained

Todd Jones—signed to a 2-yr, $11m contract
Matt Mantei—agreed to a minor league deal
Kenny Rogers—signed a 2-yr, $16m contract
Ramón Santiago—inked to a minor league deal
Bobby Seay—signed to a minor league contract

Lost

Jason Johnson—signed a 1-yr, $4m contract with the Indians
Rondell White—signed a 1-yr, $3.25m contract with the Twins


Florida Marlins

Gained

Joe Borowksi—signed a 1-yr contract
Travis Bowyer—acquired from Twins along with Scott Tyler for Luis Castillo
Wes Helms—signed a 1-yr contract
Gaby Hernandez—19-year-old righthander acquired from Mets in LoDuca trade
Mike Jacobs—acquired from Mets along with Yusmeiro Petit for Carlos Delgado and $7m
Sergio Mitre—acquired from Cubs along with Ricky Nolasco & Renyel Pinto for Juan Pierre
Miguel Olivo—signed a 1-yr contract
Yusmeiro Petit—acquired from Mets along with Mike Jacobs for Carlos Delgado and $7m
Hanley Ramirez—acquired from Red Sox along with Anibal Sanchez for Beckett, Lowell, & Mota
Pokey Reese—signed a 1-yr, $800k contract

Lost

Antonio Alfonseca—signed minor league deal with Rangers
A.J. Burnett—signed a 5-yr, $55m deal with Blue Jays
Josh Beckett—traded to Red Sox along with Lowell & Mota for Hanley Ramirez & A. Sanchez
Luis Castillo—traded to Twins for Travis Bowyer and Scott Tyler
Jeff Conine—signed a 1-yr, $1.7m contract with the Orioles
Valerio de los Santos—agreed to a minor league contract with the Nats
Carlos Delgado—traded to Mets along with $7m for Mike Jacobs and Yusmeiro Petit
Damion Easley—signed a 1-yr, $700k contract
Juan Encarnacion—signed a 3-yr, $15m contract with the Cardinals
Alex Gonzalez—signed a 1-yr, $3m contract with Red Sox
Todd Jones—signed a 2-yr, $11m contract with Tigers
Paul LoDuca—traded to Mets for Gaby Hernandez and a PTBNL
Mike Lowell—traded to Red Sox along with Beckett & Mota for Hanley Ramirez & A. Sanchez
Guillermo Mota—traded to Red Sox along with Beckett & Lowell for Han. Ramirez & A. Sanchez
Juan Pierre—traded to Cubs for Sergio Mitre, Ricky Nolasco, & Renyel Pinto
John Riedling—signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals
Ron Villone—traded to the Yankees for Ben Julianel

Held Onto

Lenny Harris—agreed to a minor league contract
Brian Moehler—re-signed to a 1-yr deal


Houston Astros

Gained

Trever Miller—signed a 1-yr, $1.3m deal
Joe Valentine—agreed to a minor league contract
Preston Wilson—signed to a 1-yr, $4.5 m contract with team option for 3 yr, $24m

Lost

Mike Burns—claimed off waivers by Reds
Brandon Duckworth—signed a minor league deal with Pirates
Scott Strickland—signed a minor league deal with Pirates
Jose Vizcaino—agreed to a 1-yr, $1.25m contract

Held Onto

Brad Ausmus—agreed to a 2-yr, $7.5m contract
Mike Lamb—agreed to a 1-yr, $1.7m contract
Orlando Palmeiro—signed a 2-yr, $1.9m contract
Russ Springer—signed a 1-yr, $750K contract


Kansas City Royals

Gained

Paul Bako—signed a 1-yr, $700K contract
Adam Bernero—signed a minor league contract
Elmer Dessens—signed to a 2-yr contract
Scott Elarton—signed a 2-yr, $8m contract
Seth Etherton—signed a minor league contract
Esteban German—acquired from Rangers for Fabio Castro
Mark Grudzielanek—signed to a 1-yr, $4m contract
Joe Mays—signed a 1-yr, $1m contract
Doug Mientkiewicz—signed a 1-yr, $1.85m contract
Mark Redman—acquired from Pirates for Jonah Bayliss and a PTBNL
Reggie Sanders—signed a 2-yr, $10m contract
Victor Santos—signed but lost in Rule 5 draft

Lost

Brian Anderson—agreed to a minor league deal with Rangers
Jonah Bayliss—traded to Pirates along with a PTBNL for Mark Redman
D.J. Carrasco—released so that he can pursue work in Japan
Matt Diaz—traded to Braves for Ricardo F. Rodriguez
Seth Etherton—claimed by Padres in Rule 5 Draft
Nate Field—signed a minor league contract with Rockies
José Lima—signed minor league contract with Mets
Victor Santos—claimed by Pirates in Rule 5 Draft

Held Onto

Joe McEwing—re-signed to a minor league contract


Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Gained

Edgardo Alfonzo—acquired from the Giants for Steve Finley
Hector Carrasco—signed to a 2-yr, $6.1m contract
J.C. Romero—acquired from Twins for Alexi Casilla
Jeff Weaver—signed a 1-yr, $8.325m contract

Lost

Paul Byrd—signed a 2-yr, $14.25m contract
Jeff DaVanon—agreed to a 1-yr, $525,000 contract with D-Backs
Steve Finley—traded to the Giants for Edgardo Alfonzo
Bengie Molina—signed a 1-yr, $5m contract with the Jays
Josh Paul—traded to Devil Rays for Travis Schlichting
Bret Prinz—signed a minor league contract with the Rockies
Jarrod Washburn—signed a 4-yr, $37.5m contract with the Mariners
Jake Woods—released to waivers


Los Angeles Dodgers

Gained

Sandy Alomar, Jr.—agreed to a 1-yr deal
Danys Baez—acquired from Rays, along with Lance Carter, for Edwin Jackson and Chuck Tiffany
Lance Carter—acquired from Rays, along with Danys Baez, for Edwin Jackson and Chuck Tiffany
Rafael Furcal—signed to a 3-yr, $39m contract
Nomar Garciaparra—signed a 1-yr, $6m deal
Kenny Lofton—signed a 1-yr, $3.85m deal
Bill Mueller—agreed to a 2-yr deal
Takashi Saito—signed a minor league contract
Aaron Sele—agreed to a minor league contract
Jae Seo—acquired from Mets, along with Tim Hamulack, for Duaner Sanchez and Steve Schmoll
Brett Tomko—agreed to a 2-yr, $8.7m deal

Lost

Paul Bako—signed a 1-yr, $700K contract with the Royals
Milton Bradley—traded to A's, along with Antonio Perez, for Andre Ethier
Giovanni Carrara—signed a minor league contract with the Pirates
Elmer Dessens—signed a 2-yr contract with Royals
Mike Edwards—signed a minor league deal with Pirates
Scott Erickson—signed a minor league deal with the Yankees
Edwin Jackson—traded to Rays, along with Chuck Tiffany, for Danys Baez and Lance Carter
Antonio Perez—traded to A's, along with Milton Bradley, for Andre Ethier
Jason Phillips—agreed to a minor league deal with Blue Jays
Duaner Sanchez—traded to Mets, along with Steve Schmoll, for Jae Seo and Tim Hamulack
Steve Schmoll—traded to mets, along with Duaner Sanchez, for Jae Seo and Tim Hamulack
José Valentin—agreed to a minor league contract with Mets
Jeff Weaver—signed a 1-yr, $8.325m contract with the Angels

Held Onto

Olmedo Saenz—agreed to a 2-yr, $2m contract


Milwaukee Brewers

Gained

Dave Bush—acquired from Blue Jays along with Gabe Gross and Zach Jackson for Lyle Overbay
Gabe Gross—acquired from Blue Jays along with Dave Bush & Zach Jackson for Lyle Overbay
Dan Kolb—acquired from Braves for Wes Obermueller [Brewers have since non-tendered Kolb and re-signed him for 1-yr, $2m]
Corey Koskie—acquired from Blue Jays for minor league pitcher Brian Wolfe
Tatsuya Ozeki—signed to a minor league deal

Lost

Ricky Bottalico—agreed to a minor league contract with Orioles
Russell Branyan—cleared waivers and was released; signed with Rays
Wes Helms—signed a 1-yr contract with the Marlins
Wes Obermueller—traded to Braves for Dan Kolb
Lyle Overbay—traded to Brewers for Dave Bush, Gabe Gross, and Zach Jackson
Tommy Phelps—signed a minor league contract with Reds
Julio Santana—signed to a 1-yr, $800,000 contract with Phillies
Victor Santos—signed by Royals

Held Onto

Jeff Cirillo—re-signed to a 1-yr, $850K contract
Rick Helling—re-signed to a 1-yr contract
Chad Moeller—re-signed to a 1-yr contract


Minnesota Twins

Gained

Tony Batista—agreed to a 1-yr, $1.25m contract
Luis Castillo—acquired from Marlins for Travis Bowyer and Scott Tyler
Darrell May—agreed to a minor league contract
Dennys Reyes—signed to a minor league contract
Ruben Sierra—signed to a minor league contract
Gabe White—signed a minor league contract
Rondell White—signed a 1-yr, $3.25m contract

Lost

Bret Boone—signed a minor league deal with the Mets
Travis Bowyer—traded to Marlins along with Scott Tyler for Luis Castillo
Jacque Jones—signed a 3-yr, $16m contract with the Cubs
Matthew LeCroy—signed a 1-yr, $850,000 deal with Nats
Joe Mays—signed a 1-yr, $1m contract with the Royals
Terry Mulholland—agreed to a minor league deal with D-backs
J.C. Romero—traded to Angels for Alexi Casilla


New York Mets

Gained

Bret Boone—signed a minor league deal
Chad Bradford—signed a 1-yr, $1.4m contract
Endy Chavez—signed to a 1-yr, $500k contract
Carlos Delgado—acquired from Marlins, along with $7m, for Mike Jacobs and Yusmeiro Petit
Julio Franco—signed a 2-yr, $2.2m contract
Yusaku Iriki—agreed to a 1-yr, $750K deal
Jorge Julio—acquired from the Orioles, along with John Maine, for Kris Benson
José Lima—signed minor league contract
Paul LoDuca—acquired from Marlins for Gaby Hernandez and a player-to-be-named
John Maine—acquired from the Orioles, along with Jorge Julio, for Kris Benson
Xavier Nady—acquired from Padres for Mike Cameron
Tike Redman—acquired from Pirates for cash considerations
Duaner Sanchez—acquired from Dodgers, along with Steve Schmoll, for Jae Seo and Tim Hamulack
Steve Schmoll—acquired from Dodgers, along with Duaner Sanchez, for Jae Seo and Tim Hamulack
José Valentin—agreed to a minor league contract
Billy Wagner—signed to a 4-yr, $43m contract

Lost

Marlon Anderson—signed a 2-yr, $1.85m contract with the Nationals
Kris Benson—traded to the Orioles for Jorge Julio and John Maine
Miguel Cairo—signed a 1-yr, $1m contract with the Yankees
Mike Cameron—traded to Padres for Xavier Nady
Mike DiFelice—signed a minor league contract with the Nationals
Danny Graves—signed a minor league contract with the Indians
Gaby Hernandez—traded to Marlins in LoDuca deal
Roberto Hernandez—signed a 1-yr, $2.75m contract with the Pirates
Kazuhisa Ishii—released; agreed to a 2-yr deal with Yakult Swallows
Mike Jacobs—traded to Marlins along with Yusmeiro Petit for Carlos Delgado and $7m
Braden Looper—signed a 3-yr, $13.5m contract with the Cardinals
Doug Mientkiewicz—signed a 1-yr, $1.85m contract with the Royals
Yusmeiro Petit—traded to Marlins along with Mike Jacobs for Carlos Delgado and $7m
Mike Piazza—signed a 1-yr, $2m deal with Padres
Jae Seo—traded to Dodgers, along with Tim Hamulack, for Duaner Sanchez and Steve Schmoll
Shingo Takatsu—agreed to terms with the Yakult Swallows of Japan


New York Yankees

Gained

Miguel Cairo—signed a 1-yr, $1m contract
Johnny Damon—signed a 4-yr, $52m contract
Scott Erickson—signed to a minor league deal
Octavio Dotel—signed a 1-yr, $2m contract
Kyle Farnsworth—signed to a 3-yr, $17m contract
Mike Myers—signed a 2-yr, $2.4m contract
Ron Villone—acquired from the Marlins for Ben Julianel
Kelly Stinnett—agreed to a 1-yr, $650K contract

Lost

Alan Embree—agreed to a minor league contract with Padres
John Flaherty—signed a 1-yr, $650k contract with the Red Sox
Tom Gordon—signed a 3-yr, $18m contract with Phillies
Matt Lawton—signed a 1-yr, $400k contract with the Mariners
Darrell May—agreed to a minor league contract with Twins
Felix Rodriguez—signed a 1-yr, $600k contract with the Nats
Ruben Sierra—signed a minor league contract with Twins
Tony Womack—traded to Reds along with $900K for Kevin Howard and Ben Himes

Held Onto

Al Leiter—agreed to a minor league deal
Hideki Matsui—re-signed to a 4-yr, $52m contract
Tanyon Sturtze—team picked up 1-yr, $1.5m option
Bernie Williams—agreed to a 1-yr, $1.5m contract


Oakland Athletics

Gained

Milton Bradley—acquired from Dodgers, along with Antonio Perez, for Andre Ethier
Chad Gaudin—acquired from Blue Jays
Randy Keisler—signed a minor league deal
Esteban Loaiza—signed to a 3-yr, $21.4m contract
Antonio Perez—acquired from Dodgers, along with Milton Bradley, for Andre Ethier
Frank Thomas—signed a 1-yr, $500K deal

Lost

Alberto Castillo—signed a minor league contract with the Nationals
Octavio Dotel—signed a 1-yr, $2m contract with the Yankees
Seth Etherton—signed a minor league contract with Royals
Scott Hatteberg—signed a 1-yr, $750K contract with the Reds
Britt Reames—signed a minor league contract with Pirates
Ricardo Rincon—signed a 2-yr, $2.9m contract with the Cardinals
Keiichi Yabu—agreed to a minor league contract with the Rockies

Philadelphia Phillies

Gained

Sal Fasano—signed to a 1-yr, $425,000 contract
Ryan Franklin—agreed to a 1-yr, $2.6m contract
Alex S. Gonzalez—signed to a 1-yr, $750,000 contract
Tom Gordon—signed to a 3-yr, $18m contract
Abraham Nuñez—signed to a 2-yr, $3.35m contract
Arthur Rhodes—acquired from Indians for Jason Michaels
Aaron Rowand—acquired from White Sox along with Daniel Haigwood for Jim Thome and $22m
Julio Santana—signed to a 1-yr, $800,000 contract

Lost

Terry Adams—signed a minor league contract with Pirates
Kenny Lofton—signed a 1-yr, $3.85m contract with the Dodgers
Jason Michaels—traded to Indians for Arthur Rhodes
Vicente Padilla—traded to Ranger for a PTBNL
Todd Pratt—signed a 1-yr deal with the Braves
Jim Thome—traded to White Sox, along with $22m, for Aaron Roward and Daniel Haigwood
Michael Tucker—agreed to a 1-yr deal with the Nats
Billy Wagner—signed a 4-yr, $43m contract with Mets

Held Onto

Aaron Fultz—agreed to a 1-yr, $1.2m contract


Pittsburgh Pirates

Gained

Terry Adams—agreed to a minor league contract
Jonah Bayliss—acquired from Royals along with a PTBNL for Mark Redman
Jeromy Burnitz—signed a 1-yr, $6m contact
Giovanni Carrara—agreed to a minor league contract
Sean Casey—acquired from Reds for Dave Williams
Gookie Dawkins—inked to a minor league deal
Brandon Duckworth—signed a minor league deal
Mike Edwards—signed a minor league deal
Roberto Hernandez—signed a 1-yr, $2.75m contract
Jose Hernandez—signed to minor league deal
Damaso Marte—acquired from White Sox for Rob Mackowiak
Joe Randa—signed a 1-yr, $4m contract (pending physical)
Britt Reames—agreed to a minor league contract
Victor Santos—claimed from Royals in Rule 5 Draft
Scott Strickland—agreed to a minor league contract
Matt Whiteside—agreed to a minor league contract

Lost

Josh Fogg—signed a 1-yr, $450K contract with the Rockies
Bobby Hill—traded to Padres for a PTBNL
Rob Mackowiak—traded to White Sox for Damaso Marte
Jose Mesa—signed a 1-yr deal with Rockies
Mark Redman—traded to Royals for Jonah Bayliss and a PTBNL
Tike Redman—traded to Mets for cash considerations
Daryle Ward—signed minor league contract with Nats
Rick White—signed minor league deal with Reds
Ty Wigginton—released; signed a 1-yr, $675k deal with Rays
Dave Williams—traded to Reds for Sean Casey

Held Onto

Jason Bay—agreed to 4-yr, $18.25m deal


St. Louis Cardinals

Gained

Gary Bennett—signed to a one-year deal
Larry Bigbie—acquired from Rockies along with Aaron Miles for Ray King
Deivi Cruz—signed to a one-year deal
Brian Daubach—signed to a minor-league contract
Juan Encarnacion—signed a three-year, $15m contract
Braden Looper—signed a 3-yr, $13.5m contract
Aaron Miles—acquired from Rockies along with Larry Bigbie for Ray King
Jeff Nelson—agreed to a minor league contract
Sidney Ponson—signed a 1-yr, $1m contract
John Riedling—signed to a minor-league contract
Ricardo Rincon—signed a 2-yr, $2.9m contract
Junior Spivey—signed a 1-yr, $1.2m contract
Dennis Tankersley—signed to a minor league contract

Lost

Einar Diaz—signed a minor league contract with the Indians
Cal Eldred—retired
Mark Grudzielanek—signed a 1-yr, $4m contract with the Royals
Jimmy Journell—signed a minor league contract with Reds
Ray King—traded to Rockies for Larry Bigbie and Aaron Miles
John Mabry—signed a 1-yr, $1.075m contract with Cubs
Matt Morris—signed a 3-yr, $27m contract with the Giants
Abraham Nuñez—signed a 2-yr, $3.35m contract with Phillies
Reggie Sanders—signed a 2-yr, $10m contract with the Royals
Julian Tavarez—agreed to a 2-yr, $6.7m contract with Red Sox
Gabe White—signed a minor league contract with Twins


San Diego Padres

Gained

Geoff Blum—signed to a 1-yr contract
Dewon Brazelton—acquired from Devil Rays for Sean Burroughs
Doug Brocail—signed a 1-yr contract
Mike Cameron—acquired from Mets for Xavier Nady
Alan Embree—agreed to a minor league contract
Shawn Estes—agreed to a 1-yr, $1m contract with the Padres
Seth Etherton—claimed from Royals in Rule 5 Draft
Adrian Gonzalez—acquired from Rangers, along with Chris Young and Terrmel Sledge, for Adam Eaton and Akinori Otsuka
Bobby Hill—acquired from Pirates for a PTBNL
Doug Mirabelli—acquired from Red Sox for Mark Loretta
Mike Piazza—signed a 1-yr, $2m deal
Terrmel Sledge—acquired from Rangers, along with Chris Young and Adrian Gonzalez, for Adam Eaton and Akinori Otsuka
Chris Young—acquired from Rangers, along with Adrian Gonzalez and Terrmel Sledge, for Adam Eaton and Akinori Otsuka
Walter Young—claimed off of waivers from Baltimore

Lost

Sean Burroughs—traded to Devil Rays for Dewon Brazelton
Adam Eaton—traded to Rangers, along with Akinori Otsuka, for Terrmel Sledge, Adrian Gonzalez and Chris Young
Robert Fick—signed a 1-yr contract with the Nationals
Chris Hammond—signed a 1-yr, $800k contract with the Reds
Ramon Hernandez—signed a 4-yr, $27.5m contract with the Orioles
Damian Jackson—signed a contract with the Nationals
Mark Loretta—traded to Red Sox for Doug Mirabelli
Xavier Nady—traded to Mets for Mike Cameron
Miguel Olivo—signed a 1-yr contract with the Marlins
Akinori Otsuka—traded to Rangers, along with Adam Eaton, for Adrian Gonzalez, Terrmel Sledge and Chris Young
Joe Randa—signed a 1-yr, $4m contract with the Pirates (pending physical)
Rudy Seanez—signed a 1-yr, $2.1m contract with the Red Sox
Mark Sweeney—signed a 2-yr, $1.8m contract with the Giants

Held Onto

Brian Giles—agreed to a 3-yr, $30m contract
Trevor Hoffmann—agreed to a 2-yr, $13.5m contract
Dave Roberts—agreed to a 1-yr, $2.25m contract
Eric Young—agreed to a 1-yr, $700k contract


San Francisco Giants

Gained

Steve Finley—acquired from the Angels for Edgardo Alfonzo
Todd Greene—signed minor league deal
Steve Kline—acquired from Orioles for LaTroy Hawkins and cash
Matt Morris—agreed to a 3-yr, $27m contract
Mark Sweeney—signed a 2-yr, $1.8m contract
Jose Vizcaino—agreed to a 1-yr, $1.25m contract
Tim Worrell—signed to a 2-yr, $4m contract

Lost

Edgardo Alfonzo—traded to the Angels for Steve Finley
Scott Eyre—signed a 3-yr, $11m deal with Cubs
Marquis Grissom—signed a minor league contract with Cubs
LaTroy Hawkins—traded to Baltimore for Steve Kline J.T. Snow—agreed to a 1-yr, $2m deal with Red Sox
Brett Tomko—agreed to a 2-yr, $8.7m deal with Dodgers


Seattle Mariners

Gained

Kevin Appier—agreed to a minor league contract
Carl Everett—signed a 1-yr, $4m contract
Kenji Johjima—agreed to a 3-yr, $16.5m deal
Matt Lawton—agreed to a 1-yr, $400k deal
Fernando Viña—agreed to a minor league contract
Jarrod Washburn—signed a 4-yr, $37.5m contract
Jake Woods—claimed off of waivers from the Angels

Lost

Ryan Franklin—agreed to a 1-yr, $2.6m contract with the Phillies
Wiki Gonzalez—signed a minor league contract with the Nationals
Jeff Nelson—agreed to a minor league contract with the Cardinals
Pokey Reese—signed a 1-yr, $800k contract with the Marlins
Ramón Santiago—inked a minor league deal with Tigers
Yorvit Torrealba—traded to Rockies for a PTBNL

Held Onto

Jamie Moyer—re-signed a 1-yr, $5.5m contract


Tampa Bay Rays

Gained

Russell Branyan—agreed to a minor league deal
Sean Burroughs—acquired from Padres for Dewon Brazelton
Chad Harville—agreed to a 1-yr contract
Edwin Jackson—acquired from Dodgers, along with Chuck Tiffany, for Danys Baez and Lance Carter
Shinji Mori—agreed to a 2-yr, $1.4m contract
Dan Miceli—signed a 2-yr, $1.5m contract
Josh Paul—acquired from the Angels for Travis Schlichting
Ty Wigginton—signed a 1-yr, $675k deal

Lost

Danys Baez—traded to Dodgers, along with Lance Carter, for Edwin Jackson and Chuck Tiffany
Joe Borowksi—signed a 1-yr contract with the Marlins
Dewon Brazelton—traded to Padres for Sean Burroughs
Lance Carter—traded to Dodgers, along with Danys Baez, for Edwin Jackson and Chuck Tiffany
Alex S. Gonzalez—signed a 1-yr, $750,000 contract with Phillies
Trever Miller—signed a 1-yr, $1.3m deal with Astros
Eduardo Perez—signed a 1-yr, $1.7m contract with Indians

Held Onto

Rocco Baldelli—signed a 6-yr, $32m deal
Lance Carter—signed a 1-yr, $550k deal


Texas Rangers

Gained

Antonio Alfonseca—agreed to a minor league deal
Brian Anderson—agreed to a minor league deal
Adam Eaton—acquired from Padres, along with Akinori Otsuka, for Adrian Gonzalez, Terrmel Sledge and Chris Young
Jon Leicester—acquired from Cubs for a PTBNL
Kevin Millwood—agreed to a five-yr, $60m contract
Vicente Padilla—acquired from Phillies for a PTBNL
Akinori Otsuka—acquired from Padres, along with Adam Eaton, for Terrmel Sledge, Adrian Gonzalez and Chris Young
Terrmel Sledge—acquired from Nats along w/ Brad Wilkerson & a PTBNL for Alfonso Soriano
Kevin Walker—signed to a minor league contract
Brad Wilkerson—acquired from Nats along w/ Terrmel Sledge & a PTBNL for Alfonso Soriano

Lost

Carlos Almanzar—agreed to a minor league contract with the Braves
Sandy Alomar, Jr.—signed a 1-yr contract with Dodgers
Doug Brocail—signed a 1-yr contract with the Padres
Esteban German—traded to Royals for Fabio Castro
Adrian Gonzalez—traded to Padres, along with Chris Young, for Adam Eaton and Akinori Otsuka
Steve Karsay—signed a minor league contract with the Indians
Kenny Rogers—agreed to a 2-yr, $16m contract with the Tigers
Terrmel Sledge—traded to Padres, along with Chris Young, for Adam Eaton and Akinori Otsuka
Alfonso Soriano—traded to Nats for Brad Wilkerson, Terrmel Sledge, & a PTBNL
Chris Young—traded to Padres, along with Terrmel Sledge, for Adam Eaton and Akinori Otsuka

Held Onto

John Wasdin—re-signed to a 1-yr, $600K contract


Toronto Blue Jays

Gained

James Baldwin—signed a minor league contract
A.J. Burnett—signed a 5-yr, $55m deal
Troy Glaus—acquired from Diamondbacks, along with Sergio Santos, for Orlando Hudson and Miguel Batista
Bengie Molina—signed a 1-yr, $5m contract
Lyle Overbay—acquired from Brewers for Dave Bush, Gabe Gross, and Zach Jackson
Jason Phillips—agreed to a minor league contract
B.J. Ryan—signed a 5-yr, $47m deal
Ben Weber—agreed to a minor league contract

Lost

Miguel Batista—traded to Diamondbacks, along with Orlando Hudson, for Troy Glaus and Sergio Santos
Dave Bush—traded to Brewers along with Gabe Gross & Zach Jackson for Lyle Overbay
Orlando Hudson—traded to Diamondbacks, along with Miguel Batista, for Troy Glaus and Sergio Santos
Chad Gaudin—traded to A's
Gabe Gross—traded to Brewers along with Dave Bush & Zach Jackson for Lyle Overbay
Ken Huckaby—signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox
Corey Koskie—traded to Brewers for minor league pitcher Brian Wolfe
Matt Whiteside—agreed to a minor league contract with Phillies


Washington Nationals

Gained

Marlon Anderson—agreed to a 2-yr, $1.85m contract
Alberto Castillo—agreed to a minor league contract
Royce Clayton—signed to a minor league deal
Valerio de los Santos—agreed to a minor league contract
Mike DiFelice—agreed to a minor league contract
Robert Fick—agreed to a 1-yr contract
Wiki Gonzalez—agreed to a minor league contract
Damian Jackson—
Matthew LeCroy—signed a 1-yr, $850,000 deal
Ramon Ortiz—signed a 1-yr, $2.5m contract
Felix Rodriguez—signed a 1-yr, $600k contract
Alfonso Soriano—acquired from Rangers for Brad Wilkerson, Terrmel Sledge, & a PTBNL
Mike Stanton—agreed to a 1-yr, $1m contract
Michael Tucker—agreed to a 1-yr deal
Daryle Ward—signed minor league contract

Lost

Gary Bennett—signed a one-year deal with Cardinals
Hector Carrasco—signed a 2-yr, $6.1m contract with Angels
Jamey Carroll—traded to Rockies for $300K
Endy Chavez—signed a 1-yr, $500k contract with the Mets
Deivi Cruz—signed a one-year deal with Cardinals
Esteban Loaiza—agreed to a 3-yr, $21.4m contract with Athletics
Terrmel Sledge—traded to Rangers along with Brad Wilkerson and a PTBNL for Alfonso Soriano
Junior Spivey—signed a one-year, $1.2m contract with Cardinals
Brad Wilkerson—traded to Rangers along with Terrmel Sledge & a PTBNL for Alfonso Soriano
Preston Wilson—signed a 1-yr, $4.5m deal with Astros

Held Onto

Tony Armas, Jr.—agreed to a 1-yr, $1.2m contract
Joey Eischen—agreed to a 1-yr deal


Still Free Agents

Roger Clemens (formerly with Astros)
Greg Colbrunn (formerly with Rangers)
Erubiel Durazo (formerly with Athletics)
Todd Greene (formerly with Rockies)
Richard Hidalgo (formerly with Rangers)
Sammy Sosa (formerly with Orioles)
Jeff Weaver (formerly with Dodgers)
Jamey Wright (formerly with Rockies)

// posted by J Rand @ 2:01 PM