The Twins signed Ruben Sierra and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Red Sox sign Alex Gonzalez and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Padres sign Mike Piazza and the rest of the news around the majors.

The A’s sign Mark Ellis and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Indians complete their trades with the Red Sox and Phillies, the Cubs re-sign Mark Prior and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Mariners sign Gil Meche and the rest of the news around the majors.

The A’s sign Frank Thomas and the rest of the news around the majors.

Theo Epstein is giving the GM title again, Red Sox-Indians trade hits a snag and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Reds fired GM Dan O’Brien, Lance Berkman and Todd Helton have surgery and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Pirates make a minor signing and the day’s birthdays.