The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a four-year, $4.75-million contract with free agent infielder/outfielder Alexei Ramirez. Under terms of the deal, Ramirez will receive a $500,000 signing bonus and be paid $950,000 in 2008 and $1.10 million each season from 2009-11.   more »

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today they have signed right-handed pitcher Matt Clement to a one-year contract for 2008 with a club option for 2009. Clement, 33, has a career 87-86 record with a 4.47 ERA while pitching nine-plus seasons in the Major Leagues with San Diego, Florida, Chicago Cubs and Boston.   more »