The Kansas City Royals have signed catcher Miguel Olivo to a one-year contract for 2008 with a mutual option for the 2009 season.   more »

The San Diego Padres announced today that they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Mark Prior. Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcement.    more »

The Los Angeles Dodgers today signed Japanese pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a 3 year, $35.3 million contract (as per my source with the Dodgers). Kuroda will be introduced at Dodger Stadium tomorrow.   more »

The San Francisco Giants have signed Gold Glove center fielder Aaron Rowand to a five-year contract, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean announced.   more »

While I was out enjoying myself at my company's holiday party, the second biggest signing of the past two weeks occurred in MLB. Foxsports.com is reporting that Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome has agreed to a 4 year deal with the Chicago Cubs worth approximately $50 million!   more »

More signings...or official signings in some cases. Paul Lo Duca and the Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year contract pending a physical. The Milwaukee Brewers signed right-handed pitcher Eric Gagne to a one-year contract...   more »

MLB.com is reporting that the New York Yankees have reached an agreement on a one year deal with LaTroy Hawkins worth $3.75 million. Hawkins was 2-5 with a 3.42 ERA in 62 games with the Rockies in 2007. He allowed 52 hits in 55 1/3 innings while walking 16 and striking out 29.   more »

Don't you just love that terminology...who are those sources???!!! For once I'd like to see them identified. Anyway, it looks like Eric Gagne will be suiting up with the Brewers after agreeing to a one year, $10 million deal while Milton Bradley takes his game to Texas for a $5 million contract in 2008.   more »