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.

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.

The Red Sox acquire P Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros in return for IF Jed Lowrie and P Kyle Weiland. They then replace Lowrie by signing free agent IF Nick Punto to a two-year contract.

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The Red Sox acquire P Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros in return for IF Jed Lowrie and P Kyle Weiland. They then replace Lowrie by signing free agent IF Nick Punto to a two-year contract.

The Orioles sign lefthanded pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada to a two-year deal worth $8.15 million. Wada was 16-5 with a 1.53 ERA for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks last season.

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The Orioles sign lefthanded pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada to a two-year deal worth $8.15 million. Wada was 16-5 with a 1.53 ERA for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks last season.

The Orioles announce the signing of Japanese left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada to a two-year, $8.15 million deal that includes a $5 million option for 2014. Baltimore hasn’t determined the role the 30 year-old Japanese hurler will play on the team but is counting on the hard-throwing southpaw to be a major upgrade to the O’s woeful pitching staff.

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The Orioles announce the signing of Japanese left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada to a two-year, $8.15 million deal that includes a $5 million option for 2014. Baltimore hasn’t determined the role the 30 year-old Japanese hurler will play on the team but is counting on the hard-throwing southpaw to be a major upgrade to the O’s woeful pitching staff.

News reports announce that the most sought-after free agent of this off-season, P Cliff Lee, is headed to Philadelphia, where he played in the second half of 2009. The Yankees, Rangers and Red Sox were also ardently pursuing Lee, whose contract is estimated to be worth $120 million over 5 years.

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News reports announce that the most sought-after free agent of this off-season, P Cliff Lee, is headed to Philadelphia, where he played in the second half of 2009. The Yankees, Rangers and Red Sox were also ardently pursuing Lee, whose contract is estimated to be worth $120 million over 5 years.

In other signings, the Yankees add C Russell Martin as well as P Mark Prior, who gets a minor league contract and an invitation to spring training.

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In other signings, the Yankees add C Russell Martin as well as P Mark Prior, who gets a minor league contract and an invitation to spring training.

The Red Sox sign former Angels ace John Lackey to a five-year contract worth $85 million and OF Mike Cameron to a two-year deal worth approximately $16 million.

The Red Sox sign former Angels ace John Lackey to a five-year contract worth $85 million and OF Mike Cameron to a two-year deal worth approximately $16 million.

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The Red Sox sign former Angels ace John Lackey to a five-year contract worth $85 million and OF Mike Cameron to a two-year deal worth approximately $16 million.

Rumors of a blockbuster three-team deal involving two former American League Cy Young Award winners dominate the headlines. The trade sends 2003 winner Roy Halladay from the Blue Jays to the Phillies and 2008 winner Cliff Lee from the Phils to Seattle, with the Blue Jays picking up a load of prospects. The youngsters changing teams include P Kyle Drabek, OF Michael Taylor and C Travis d’Arnaud from Philly to Toronto. For their part, the Phils pick up P Phillippe Aumont and OF Tyson Gillies and J.C. Ramirez from Seattle, while, to further complicate the deal, Toronto then flips Taylor to Oakland for another top draft pick, 1B Brett Wallace. Final confirmation of the complex transaction only takes place on December 16th.

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Rumors of a blockbuster three-team deal involving two former American League Cy Young Award winners dominate the headlines. The trade sends 2003 winner Roy Halladay from the Blue Jays to the Phillies and 2008 winner Cliff Lee from the Phils to Seattle, with the Blue Jays picking up a load of prospects. The youngsters changing teams include P Kyle Drabek, OF Michael Taylor and C Travis d’Arnaud from Philly to Toronto. For their part, the Phils pick up P Phillippe Aumont and OF Tyson Gillies and J.C. Ramirez from Seattle, while, to further complicate the deal, Toronto then flips Taylor to Oakland for another top draft pick, 1B Brett Wallace. Final confirmation of the complex transaction only takes place on December 16th.