The Marlins on Thursday signed infielder Dallas McPherson to a one-year contract, as reported by Yahoo.com. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 27-year old McPherson, who missed the entire 2007 season following back surgery in January, batted .247 with 18 home runs and 45 RBI in 117 games for the Angels over parts of three seasons.

Brad Wilkerson and the Mariners agreed Thursday to a $3M, one-year deal, a move that could signal Seattle is close to finally acquiring Erik Bedard from Baltimore. Wilkerson can play all three outfield positions plus first base, and for weeks the Mariners have discussed trading outfielder Adam Jones to Baltimore, along with others, for Bedard.

Morgan Ensberg was so excited about the chance to play for the Yankees that he was willing to make a switch to first base, according to an Associated Press report. "The opportunity to hit in that lineup is really appealing to me," he said Thursday after agreeing to a minor-league deal. "This team, obviously, always competes for a championship." Ensberg would get a $1.75M, one-year contract if added to the 40-man roster and would have a chance to earn $2.25M more in bonuses.

According to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, the Marlins have reached an agreement with Luis Gonzalez. A source says that the deal will be worth $2 million, and Gonzalez could earn an additional $1 million in incentives.

The Indians on Thursday signed reliever Jorge Julio to a minor-league deal, according to an Yahoo.com report. After spending the first five years of his career with the Orioles, Julio has bounced around the last two seasons, pitching for four different teams.

Esteban German and the Royals avoided an arbitration hearing, agreeing Wednesday on a $1 million, one-year deal, according to an Associated Press report.

Free-agent Ramon Martinez signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday and was invited to spring training as a non-roster player, as reported by the Associated Press.

The Nationals have signed free agent catcher Johnny Estrada according to MLB.com. Washington inked Estrada to a $1.25 million contract according to a number league sources. General Manager Jim Bowden wouldn't confirm or deny the rumors.

Todd Wellemeyer and the Cardinals avoided arbitration, agreeing to a $1 million one-year contract on Monday, according to an Associated Press report. The deal includes performance bonuses that could be worth another $100,000.

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.