2007 Offseason Signings/Trades

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The New York Mets completed a minor deal on Saturday when they reacquired outfielder Angel Pagan from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Minor Leaguers Corey Coles and Ryan Meyers.

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The Kansas City Royals on Friday confirmed that Hideo Nomo has signed a Minor League contract and will be invited to the Major League Spring Training camp.

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On Friday, the Florida Marlins officially signed Jorge Cantu to a one-year Minor League deal, with an invitation to Spring Training, worth $500,000, if he makes the club. The contract includes an incentive package based on plate appearances. If he meets all those benchmarks, he could rake in another $100,000. Should Cantu open the season in the Minor Leagues, his contract calls for him to make $12,000 a month.

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The Chicago White Sox acquired Nick Swisher in exchange for Oakland Athletics outfielder Ryan Sweeney, left-handed starter Gio Gonzalez and right-handed starter Fautino De Los Santos. A big deal for both sides that can really impact both franchises for the 2008 season and for seasons to come.

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On Thursday, the St. Louis Cardinals signed Matt Clement to a one-year contract with a club option for 2009. The contract features incentive clauses based on appearances in 2008, and the 2009 option would provide a significant boost in base salary for Clement if it is exercised.

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The Baltimore Orioles acquired Chris Roberson from the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.

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The Kansas City Royals signed reliever Chin-Hui Tsao to a Minor League contract Monday.

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The Tampa Bay Rays added to their catching depth Monday when they signed veteran Mike DiFelice to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.

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The Toronto Blue Jays continued to add pitching depth on Monday, signing right-hander Shawn Camp to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Elmer Dessens to a Minor League contract and have invited him to Spring Training.