The Tampa Bay Rays have called a press conference for 2:00 PM tomorrow to announce a major signing. Speculation is that they will be announcing a long term deal with starting pitcher James Shields. Shields was 12-8 with a 3.85 ERA in 2007. He started 31 games for Tampa Bay, throwing 215 innings. He allowed 202 hits, walked 36, and struck out 184.

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 »

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