Near the end of the Winter Meetings, the Royals sign Gil Meche to a five-year deal valued $55 million, which matches Mike Sweeney’s contract as the largest in franchise history. During his five years in the major leagues, all with the Mariners, the 28 year-old right-hander has compiled a 55-44 career record with an earned-run average of 4.65 in 147 games.

Near the end of the Winter Meetings, the Royals sign Gil Meche to a five-year deal valued $55 million, which matches Mike Sweeney’s contract as the largest in franchise history. During his five years in the major leagues, all with the Mariners, the 28 year-old right-hander has compiled a 55-44 career record with an earned-run average of 4.65 in 147 games.

A number of free agents sign with new teams today: the Dodgers agree to a one-year contract with C Mike Lieberthal; the Giants sign C Bengie Molina to a three-year deal; the Indians sign P Joe Borowski; and the Athletics agree to a two-year deal with P Alan Embree.

A number of free agents sign with new teams today: the Dodgers agree to a one-year contract with C Mike Lieberthal; the Giants sign C Bengie Molina to a three-year deal; the Indians sign P Joe Borowski; and the Athletics agree to a two-year deal with P Alan Embree.

Adam Kennedy ends his seven-year tenure with the Angels, signing a $10-million, three-year deal with the Cardinals. The former Redbird farmhand will reunite with David Eckstein, the second baseman’s double-play partner during the 2002 World Series championship year in Anaheim.

Adam Kennedy ends his seven-year tenure with the Angels, signing a $10-million, three-year deal with the Cardinals. The former Redbird farmhand will reunite with David Eckstein, the second baseman’s double-play partner during the 2002 World Series championship year in Anaheim.

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Slugger Carlos Lee is signed to a six-year contract for a reported $100 million dollars

2006 – Slugger Carlos Lee is signed to a six-year contract for a reported $100 million dollars. Nicknamed “El Caballo”, the outfielder comes to Houston after stops with the White Sox, Brewers and Rangers. The Astros also ink righthander Woody Williams to a two-year deal worth $12.5 million dollars. The 40-year-old veteran is a Houston native who formerly pitched at the University of Houston. 

Frank Thomas agrees to an $18.12 million, two-year deal to join the Blue Jays. After spending 16 years with the White Sox, the 38 year-old designated hitter had a comeback season with the A’s last season, leading the club into the playoffs, batting .270 with 39 homers and driving in 114 runs.

Frank Thomas agrees to an $18.12 million, two-year deal to join the Blue Jays. After spending 16 years with the White Sox, the 38 year-old designated hitter had a comeback season with the A’s last season, leading the club into the playoffs, batting .270 with 39 homers and driving in 114 runs.

The Nationals name Manny Acta as the team’s new manager, replacing 71 year-old Frank Robinson, the oldest pilot in baseball. The 37 year-old Dominican, who served as the Mets’ third-base coach for the past two seasons, is now the youngest skipper in the majors.

The Nationals name Manny Acta as the team’s new manager, replacing 71 year-old Frank Robinson, the oldest pilot in baseball. The 37 year-old Dominican, who served as the Mets’ third-base coach for the past two seasons, is now the youngest skipper in the majors.