The Boston Red Sox and pitcher Kyle Snyder agreed on a one-year, nonguaranteed contract worth $835,000 on Friday, according to the Boston Globe. First baseman Kevin Youkilis is the only unsigned player eligible for arbitration on the team.

The Associated Press has reported that the Tampa Bay Rays and Carlos Pena have finalized their three-year deal worth more than $24 million. Pena, who was named the American League comeback player of the year in 2007, made just $1.2 million last season.

The Oakland A's announced on Friday that they have signed right-handed pitcher Chad Gaudin to a one-year deal. He was the last remaining arbitration eligible player on their roster.

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed right-hander Hector Carrasco and left-hander Casey Fossum to minor league contracts on Thursday, according to the York Daily Record. The Pirates now have 67 players lined up for the start of training camp next month.

According to a Associated Press report, Dodgers' GM Ned Colletti has hired longtime infielder Jose Vizcaino as a special assistant to the club. In a statement on Thursday, Collletti said that, "Jose brings a wealth of experience and knowledge with him that will be a great asset to the Dodgers."

Rafael Betancourt has signed a two-year with the Cleveland Indians, allowing the parties to avoid arbitration. The financial terms were not immediately released, but the deal reportedly includes an option for a third year. Betancourt was 5-1 with a 1.47 ERA in 68 appearances for the Tribe in 2007.

According to the Associated Press, the Cincinnati Reds and pitcher Jeremy Affeldt finalized their one-year, $3 million deal Wednesday. Affeldt, who has appeared as a starter and a reliever in his career, has the ability to make over $1 million in performance bonuses next season. He pitched as a reliever for the Colorado Rockies last season.

The Tampa Bay Rays and pitcher James Shields have agreed on a seven-year contract. The first four years of the agreement are guaranteed with the team holding options for the 2012, 2013 and 2014 seasons, covering Shields' final arbitration year and first two years of free agency. It is potentially the longest contract in club history with a maximum value of approximately $44 million. ?This signing is yet another indication of our deep commitment to building and maintaining the young nucleus of the Tampa Bay Rays,? said Rays Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman. ?It also shows James' desire to be a key part of that nucleus for many years to come. Not only has he developed into one of the most consistent young starting pitchers in the American League, but his work ethic and competitiveness are exemplary. We look forward to him continuing to grow as one of the leaders of our team and as a key player in our future success.?

According to ESPN.com, Octavio Dotel and the Chicago White Sox have come to terms on a two-year contract worth $11 million over the length of the deal. The team is expected to make an announcement regarding the deal on Tuesday.

Yadier Molina, one of the top defensive catchers in the major leagues, agreed Monday to a $15.5 million, four-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 25-year-old had asked for a raise from $525,000 to $2.75 million in salary arbitration, and the Cardinals had offered $1.85 million. Molina gets a $250,000 signing bonus, $1.75 million this year, $3.25 million in 2009, $4.25 million in 2010, and $5.25 million in 2011. The deal includes a $7 million club option for 2012 with a $750,000 buyout, and the option increases to $7.5 million if he is traded.