Royals sign Rosado for $3.25 million
Kansas City, Mo. Pitcher Jose Rosado avoided arbitration by agreeing Wednesday to a $3.25 million, one-year deal with the Kansas City Royals.
Rosado had filed for salary arbitration Tuesday. The 27-year-old left-hander made roughly the same amount last season, which he missed because of shoulder problems.
Rosado has not pitched in a regular-season game since April 30, 2000. He had surgery June 23, 2000, to repair a cartilage tear, along with a cleanup of the undersurface of the rotator cuff.
After rehabbing during the offseason and pitching 423 innings in two exhibition starts, Rosado had a setback in March. After rest and cortisone shots, Rosado still felt pain in his arm when he threw off a bullpen mound. He underwent surgery again May 31.
Rosado began throwing again in September.
In 1999, he had 10 wins against 14 losses with a 3.85 ERA in 33 starts for the Royals.
Mariners sign Boone to three-year deal
Seattle Second baseman Bret Boone, who helped lead the Seattle Mariners to an AL-record 116 wins last season, signed a $25 million, three-year contract Wednesday. The Mariners said the deal included an option for the 2005 season.
"We are happy to get Bret signed for the next several seasons," general manager Pat Gillick said. "He had a tremendous season last year and was a very big part of our success."
Boone, 32, finished third in the American League MVP voting last year when he set AL records for second basemen in home runs and RBIs. He hit .331 with 36 homers and 141 RBIs. Boone was originally selected by Seattle in the fifth round of the June 1990 draft.
Oakland signs Dye for $32 million
Oakland, Calif. (ap) Outfielder Jermaine Dye avoided arbitration by agreeing Wednesday to a $32 million, three-year contract with the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.
Dye, acquired from Kansas City by the A's in a July trade, filed for arbitration Tuesday and could have become a free agent after next season. But in keeping with Oakland's policy of locking their young standouts into long-term contracts, Oakland signed Dye to a deal through the 2004 season.
The deal calls for a $2 million signing bonus and salaries of $6.5 million in 2002 and $11 million in each of the following two years. The sides have a mutual option for 2005 at $14 million, and Dye would get a $1.5 million buyout if Oakland turns it down.
Angels agree to terms with outfielder Erstad
Anaheim, Calif. Anaheim Angels outfielder Darin Erstad agreed Wednesday to a $6.25 million, one-year contract.
Erstad, 27, batted .258 last season, including 35 doubles, one triple, nine home runs and 63 RBI. His season also included a 15-game hitting streak and 24 stolen bases.
Red Sox, Mirabelli agree on contract
Boston The Boston Red Sox agreed to a one-year contract worth $650,000 with catcher Doug Mirabelli on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration. Mirabelli was acquired from the Texas Rangers last season after starting catcher Jason Varitek broke his elbow. Mirabelli hit .270 with nine homers and 26 RBIs for the Red Sox and .226 with 11 homers and 29 RBIs overall last season.
Twins' Mays signs $20 million contract
Minneapolis The Minnesota Twins, facing an uncertain future, locked up another promising player for the long term Wednesday by signing pitcher Joe Mays to a four-year contract worth $20 million.
"I'm ecstatic," said Mays, who had a breakthrough season in 2001 going 17-13 with a 3.16 ERA.
Mays, one of 90 major leaguers who filed for salary arbitration on Tuesday, will make $2.35 million this season, $4.15 million in 2003, $5.75 million in 2004 and $7.25 million in 2005.
The Twins hold an option for 2006, ranging from $8.5 million to $9.75 million depending on the number of innings pitched. The 2006 contract also contains a buyout clause of $500,000.
Pitcher Service signs pact with Pirates
Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates signed right-hander Scott Service to a minor league contract Wednesday.
He has a 19-19 career record with seven major league teams.
Service spent last season in Cincinnati's organization, going 2-0 with five saves and a 4.74 ERA in 20 games with Triple-A Louisville and 0-0 with two saves in four games with Class-A Dayton.
The 34-year-old Service has pitched for the Phillies, Expos, Rockies, Reds, Giants, Royals and Athletics in a major league career that began in 1988. He has a 4.90 ERA in 284 appearances.
Pitcher Astacio signs with Mets
New York Free agent Pedro Astacio and the Mets reached agreement on a one-year deal Wednesday night, giving New York a much-needed righty for its rotation.
Astacio gets a $5 million salary for 2002, and can make another $5 million in performance bonuses.
Cardinals, Drew agree on one-year contract
St. Louis Outfielder J.D. Drew avoided arbitration on Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The right fielder batted .323 last year, his fourth season in the major leagues and with the Cardinals, with 27 home runs and 73 RBIs. Both are career bests for Drew, who's made improvement every year.
Catcher Servais signs Giants minor-league pact
San Francisco Catcher Scott Servais signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.
Servais, a 12-year veteran, returns to the Giants for the third time. He played with San Francisco in 1999 and 2000.
Servais, 34, played in 11 games for the Houston Astros last season, batting .375. He spent most of the season with Triple-A New Orleans, hitting .338 with six home runs and 31 RBIs for the Zephyrs.
Cubs invite Benes to spring training
Chicago The Chicago Cubs and Alan Benes agreed on a minor-league contract Wednesday, and the veteran right-hander will go to spring training with the team as a non-roster invitee.
Benes, who turns 30 next Monday, has battled shoulder problems while spending his entire professional career in the St. Louis Cardinals' organization.
Brewers add Young
Milwaukee The Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent second baseman Eric Young to a two-year contract Wednesday.
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