1996 – The Rockies sign free agent C Kirt Manwaring to a two-year contract, the Blue Jays sign C Benito Santiago to a two-year contract and the Marlins sign P Alex Fernandez to a five-year deal.

 

On ,December 9 1996 — 1996 – The Rockies sign free agent C Kirt Manwaring to a two-year contract, the Blue Jays sign C Benito Santiago to a two-year contract and the Marlins sign P Alex Fernandez to a five-year deal.

 

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