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Report: Mora To Join Rockies
Melvin Mora has agreed to a one-year, $1.275 million deal with the Rockies, according to multiple reports.
Mora will be a right-handed hitting utility player for Colorado in the 2010 season.
The Orioles declined their $8 million option on Mora in October, making him a free agent.
Source: Giants, Wilson Agree To Deal
The Giants and closer Brian Wilson have agreed to a one-year, $4.4 million deal, according to sources.
Wilson, who earned $480,000 in 2009, was third in the league with 38 saves last year.
"We're very proud of Brian, from the beginning when he was drafted to developing in our system," Giants vice president of baseball operations Bobby Evans said.
"He's done a great job and become such a meaningful part of our organization. He's been an important part of this ballclub."
Report: Cabrera To Join Cincinnati
The Reds and free-agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera have agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract, according to a source.
MLB.com is reporting that the deal includes a $3 million option with a $1 million buyout for 2011.
Cabrera hit .284 last season with the Athletics and Twins.
Rangers Give Feldman One-Year Deal
The Rangers have agreed to a one-year deal with right-hander Scott Feldman.
The contract for 2010 will be worth $2,425,000 and avoided an arbitration hearing.
Feldman went 17-8 with a 4.08 ERA in 2009.
Mets Invite Catalanotto To Spring Training
The Mets have signed veteran utilityman Frank Catalanotto to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training.
Catalanotto hit .278 with a homer and nine RBIs in 77 games last season for the Brewers.
He has played first, second and third base, as well as both corner outfield spots during his career.
Wuertz, A's Reach Two-Year Deal
The Athletics have agreed to a two-year, $5.25 million contract with reliever Michael Wuertz.
The deal allowed the two sides to offer arbitration.
The contract includes a club option for 2012.
Nationals Invite Batista To Spring Training
The Nationals have agreed to a minor-league contract with pitcher Miguel Batista and invited him to spring training.
Batista went 7-4 with one save and a 4.04 ERA in 56 relief appearances for Seattle last season.
Marlins, Turnbow Reach Agreement
The Marlins and reliever Derrick Turnbow have reached a minor-league agreement on a one-year deal.
Turnbow saved 63 games for Milwaukee in the 2005-2006 seasons, but has been limited to a total of 30 2/3 innings in the past two seasons because of shoulder trouble.
The Diamondbacks, Rockies and Dodgers had all expressed interest in Turnbow.
Tatis Re-Signs With Mets
The Mets agreed to a one-year deal with utilityman Fernando Tatis on Thursday, effectively ending the chances of a return for Carlos Delgado.
The contract will become official following a physical.
Tatis will reportedly make less than the $1.7 million he earned in 2009, but incentives could bring him close to the number.
Edmonds Agrees To Minor League Deal With Milwaukee
Jim Edmonds agreed to a minor league contract with the Brewers on Thursday, hoping to return to the big leagues after sitting out last season.
The 39-year-old Edmonds is a career .284 hitter with 382 homers and 1,176 RBIs in 16 seasons with Anaheim, St. Louis, San Diego and the Chicago Cubs.
Cubs Agree To Deal With Marshall; Sign Tracy
The Cubs on Wednesday agreed to terms on a one-year deal with P Sean Marshall and signed Chad Tracy to a 0ne-year minor-league contract.
Thome, Twins Agree To One-Year Deal
Veteran Jim Thome and the Twins agreed Tuesday to a one-year, $1.5M deal.
Garland Agrees To Deal With San Diego
The Padres and pitcher Jon Garland agreed to a one-year $5.3M deal on Tuesday.
Cubs Sign Xavier Nady To One-Year Deal
Xavier Nady will bolster Chicago's outfield.
Sheets, A's Agree To Deal
Sources claim that Oakland has agreed to terms with Ben Sheets on a one-year deal.
Phillies Reach Three-Year Deal With Ruiz
Carlos Ruiz has been given a three-year, $9 million contract.
Pirates, Dotel Agree To One-Year Deal
Octavio Dotel still wants to be a closer.
Ankiel Agrees To Deal With Kansas City
Rick Ankiel agreed Thursday to a contract with the Royals for a guaranteed $3.25M.
Source: Phillies, Victorino Agree To Three-Year Deal
The Phillies and CF Shane Victorino have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $22M.
Padilla Re-Signs With Dodgers For $4M
Vicente Padilla was a valuable starter for the Dodgers during the second half of the season and the playoffs.
Angels Surprisingly Sign Pineiro
Many expected Joel Pineiro to sign with the Mets or Dodgers.
Ludwick, Cardinals Agree To $5.45M Deal
Ryan Ludwick and the Cardinals avoided arbitration for the second straight season.
Dodgers Avoid Arbitration With Broxton, Ethier
The Dodgers have given Jonathan Broxton and Andre Ethier two-year deals.
Blue Jays, Marcum Agree To $850K Contract
Shaun Marcum and Toronto avoided arbitration on Monday.
Rangers Agree To Deal With C.J. Wilson
C.J. Wilson will compete for a spot in the starting rotation.
Source: King Felix Agrees With M's On Long-Term Deal
The Mariners and Felix Hernandez have agreed to a multiyear deal, pending a physical.
Uggla, Marlins Agree On One-Year, $7.8M Deal
The Marlins and Dan Uggla agreed to a one-year, $7.8M deal on Monday.
Reds, Masset Agree To Two-Year Deal
Nick Masset appeared in 74 games with Cincinnati in 2009.
Kemp, Billingsley Reach Deals With Dodgers
The Dodgers have bought Matt Kemp out of his first two winters of arbitration eligibility.
Source: Pirates, Donnelly Agree To Deal
The Pirates have reportedly added Brendan Donnelly.