The Orioles sign free agent SS Deivi Cruz to a contract, the Padres sign IF Mark Loretta, and the Cardinals sign C Joe Girardi.

On ,December 16 2002 — The Orioles sign free agent SS Deivi Cruz to a contract, the Padres sign IF Mark Loretta, and the Cardinals sign C Joe Girardi.

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The Yankees sign free agent 3B Wade Boggs to a three-year contract.

In other deals, the Orioles sign P Grant Balfour for two years and $15 million as a replacement for Jim Johnson and the Cubs sign P Jose Veras for one year. However, Balfour’s deal will be cancelled on December 20th when he fails his physical exam.

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