Kevin Youkilis, best known for being a member of the Red Sox World Championship teams in 2004 and 2007, signs a one-year, $12 million deal with the Yankees, once considered the ‘Evil Empire’ by his former club. The 33 year-old infielder, who was traded to Chicago’s south side by Boston in June, will help fill the void at third base while Alex Rodriguez recuperates from hip surgery.

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Kevin Youkilis, best known for being a member of the Red Sox World Championship teams in 2004 and 2007, signs a one-year, $12 million deal with the Yankees, once considered the ‘Evil Empire’ by his former club. The 33 year-old infielder, who was traded to Chicago’s south side by Boston in June, will help fill the void at third base while Alex Rodriguez recuperates from hip surgery.

Aníbal Sánchez agrees to a five-year, $80 million deal to remain with the Detroit Tigers, helping keep their 2012 World Series rotation intact.

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Aníbal Sánchez agrees to a five-year, $80 million deal to remain with the Detroit Tigers, helping keep their 2012 World Series rotation intact.

In other signings, the Yankees retain OF Ichiro Suzuki by agreeing to a two-year deal with the outfielder they acquired from Seattle at the trading deadline, while the Cardinals add utility player Ty Wigginton, also with a two-year deal.

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In other signings, the Yankees retain OF Ichiro Suzuki by agreeing to a two-year deal with the outfielder they acquired from Seattle at the trading deadline, while the Cardinals add utility player Ty Wigginton, also with a two-year deal.