The Kansas City Royals complete a five-year deal with outfielder David DeJesus, locking up one of the cornerstones of their youth movement through 2010.

The Kansas City Royals complete a five-year deal with outfielder David DeJesus, locking up one of the cornerstones of their youth movement through 2010.

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Doug Brocail undergoes angioplasty. Brocail had complained of chest tightness that radiated into both arms. He was already being treated for an abscessed tooth and asthma.

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Doug Brocail undergoes angioplasty. Brocail had complained of chest tightness that radiated into both arms. He was already being treated for an abscessed tooth and asthma.

First baseman Nick Johnson agrees to a $16.5 million, three-year contract extension with the Washington Nationals, a deal that ties him to the club through the 2009 season.

First baseman Nick Johnson agrees to a $16.5 million, three-year contract extension with the Washington Nationals, a deal that ties him to the club through the 2009 season.