1996 – The Orioles sign free agent P Jimmy Key to a two-year contract and the Dodgers sign 3B Todd Zeile to a three-year contract.

On ,December 8 1996 — 1996 – The Orioles sign free agent P Jimmy Key to a two-year contract and the Dodgers sign 3B Todd Zeile to a three-year contract.

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