The Red Sox on Thursday agreed to a minor league deal with veteran first baseman Lyle Overbay, including an invitation to spring training, a team official confirmed, according to an ESPN.com report.
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Prado Gets $40M Deal With D-Backs
The Diamondbacks have agreed to a $40M, four-year deal with Martin Prado just a week after acquiring the former All-Star infielder in a trade that sent Justin Upton to the Braves, according to an ESPN.com report on Thursday.
Headley Agrees To One-Year Deal With Padres
Chase Headley and the Padres have avoided salary arbitration, agreeing on an $8,575,000, one-year contract that gives the San Diego third baseman a $5.1M raise following his huge 2012 season, according to an ESPN.com report on Wednesday.
Mets, Murphy Reach $2.9M Contract
The Mets have agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million contract with David Murphy.
The agreement allowed the two sides to avoid arbitration.
Murphy, 27, hit .291 with six homers and 65 RBIs last year, when he made $512,196.
Mets Sign Atchison To Minor League Contract
The Mets have added Scott Atchison to their bullpen mix with a minor league contract.
Atchison, 36, appeared in 42 games for the Red Sox last season, going 2-1 with a 1.58 ERA.
New York will have no shortage of arms competing for bullpen jobs this spring. Atchison figures to battle Greg Burke, Jeurys Familia, Jenrry Mejia and Elvin Ramirez, among others.
Mariners, Shoppach Agree To $1.5M Deal
The Mariners have agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with Kelly Shoppach, pending a physical.
The contract will pay Shoppach a base salary of $1.5 million with an opportunity to earn an additional $500,000 in incentives, according to a source.
Source: Freddy Garcia Joins Padres
The Padres have agreed to a minor league deal with Freddy Garcia, according to a source.
Garcia has a chance to compete for a spot in a rotation that includes Edinson Volquez, Clayton Richard, Jason Marquis, Eric Stults and Tyson Ross.
Ronny Cedeno Agrees To Deal With Cardinals
The Cardinals have agreed to a one-year, $1.15 million contract with Ronny Cedeno.
Cedeno gives St. Louis insurance in case shortstop Rafael Furcal has problems returning from an elbow injury that sidelined him late last season.
He can earn an additional $850,000 in performance bonuses under Monday's deal: $170,000 each for 200, 250, 300, 250 and 400 plate appearances.
Rays Agree To Sign Kelly Johnson
The Rays have agreed to a one-year contract with Kelly Johnson, according to a report.
The financial terms of the deal are not yet known.
Johnson hit just .225/.313/.365 with 16 homers and 14 stolen bases for the Blue Jays last season. He's two years removed from a .284/.370/.496 showing with the Diamondbacks.
Gregerson, Padres Agree To $3.2M Contract
The Padres have agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million contract with Luke Gregerson, according to the pitcher's agent.
Gregerson was 2-0 with a 2.39 ERA in 77 relief appearances last season, striking out 72 in 71 1-3 innings. He made $1.55 million.
Source: Durbin Returns To Phillies
The Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $1.1 million contract, according to a baseball source.
Report: Rockies, Chacin Reach $6.5M Deal
Jhoulys Chacin had asked for $2.6 million in arbitration and had been offered $1.7 million by Colorado.
White Sox Sign Matt Lindstrom
Lindstrom will make $2.3 million in 2013 with a $4 million club option for 2014. The deal has a $500,000 buyout clause.
O's Agree To Deal With Jair Jurrjens
The Orioles and RHP Jair Jurrjens have agreed to a one-year deal.
Farnsworth Agrees To Stay With Rays
Pitcher Kyle Farnsworth has agreed to a one-year deal with the Rays.
Mets, Shaun Marcum Agree To One-Year Deal
The Mets have agreed to terms with starting pitcher Shaun Marcum on a one-year contract.
Rockies, Herrera Agree To One-Year Deal
The Rockies and infielder Jonathan Herrera have agreed to a one-year contract.
D-Backs, Pennington Agree To Two-Year, $5M Deal
The Diamondbacks and shortstop Cliff Pennington have agreed to a new Two-year deal, avoiding arbitration.
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Cardinals, Motte Agree To Two-Year Deal
The Cardinals and reliever Jason Motte have agreed to a $12M, two-year deal.
Beltran Hoping To Remain With Cardinals Beyond 2013
Entering the final year his of his two-year pact with the Cardinals, Carlos Beltran hopes to remain with the team beyond the 2013 season.
Astros Sign Erik Bedard
The Astros have signed Erik Bedard to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Liriano, Pirates Agree To Revised Contract
Francisco Liriano reached preliminary agreement with the Pirates on a two-year, $12.75 million contract shortly before Christmas.
Pedro Feliciano Returns To Mets
The Mets have brought back Pedro Feliciano, signing him to a minor league contract so he can compete for a spot in the bullpen.
Rockies Reach Minors Deal With Volstad
The Rockies have agreed to a minor league contract with Chris Volstad worth $1.5 million.
Batista Joins Rockies With Minor League Deal
The 41-year-old will receive an invite to spring training and a chance to play with his twelve major league club next season.
Report: Raburn Reaches Minors Deal With Indians
The Indians will sign Ryan Raburn to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Source: Breslow, Red Sox Agree To Deal
The Red Sox have agreed to a two-year, $6.25 million deal with Craig Breslow, according to a source.
Chris Perez Will Make $7.3M With Indians
Chris Perez, an All-Star, has 98 saves over the past three seasons.
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