The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with left-handed reliever Dennys Reyes.
The St. Louis Cardinals needed outfield depth. Jim Edmonds needed a place to extend his career.
Tony La Russa quickly put Matt Holliday's concerns to rest.
Albert Pujols repeatedly has said he wants to spend his entire career with the St. Louis Cardinals. Staring at a spring training deadline for contract negotiations, the team chairman remains hopeful the three-time NL MVP will get his wish.
Albert Pujols will sign autographs for $175 a pop on Sunday at the St. Louis Cardinals' Winter Warmup. The team has until the start of spring training to get the three-time NL MVP to sign a new contract.

Ozzie Canseco, a former major league baseball player and the twin brother of former Oakland A's slugger Jose Canseco, has been arrested on DUI charges in Florida.
Right-hander Brad Penny has agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, a person familiar with the negotiation told The Associated Press.

The St. Louis Cardinals got a new infielder in Ryan Theriot, while the Los Angeles Dodgers fortified their bullpen with Blake Hawksworth.

While the Yankees wait to hear from Derek Jeter, another All-Star shortstop finalized a huge contract.