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Moriarty9 · 04-27-2009, 10:33 AM

Free Agent Frenzy
A recap of winter's signings

January 15, 2002
SAN DIEGO — Vladimir Guerrero signed a three-year deal with the Padres worth $43.97 million today. Guerrero hit .336 with 28 home runs, 99 RBI, 104 runs, and 21 stolen bases with the Montreal Expos last season.

January 18, 2002
KANSAS CITY — All Star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra will be leaving Friendly Fenway and putting on Royal blue for the next five years. Garciaparra, who hit .325 with 16 home runs and 97 RBI with the Boston Red Sox, will earn $70.81 million over the life of the deal.

January 20, 2002
MINNEAPOLIS — Jason Giambi looks to bring his power show to the Metrodome as the slugger signed a five-year deal with the Minnesota Twins worth $80.83 million. Giambi hit .333 with 48 home runs and 127 RBI with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season.

January 31, 2002
PHOENIX — After an injury-plagued 2001 season, Roger Clemens and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year deal the Rocket hopes will prove his worth. Clemens went 4-0 with a 2.57 ERA in five starts with the Texas Rangers last season. He will earn $13.59 million in 2002.

February 1, 2002
ANAHEIM — Having lost Jim Edmonds to free agency, the Angels hope Jeff Bagwell will help the team recover. Bagwell hit .281 with 40 home runs and 135 RBI with the Houston Astros last season. He signed a three-year, $35.93 million contract this morning with Anaheim.

February 2, 2002
CHICAGO — Roberto Alomar will be heading to the Windy City, where he will earn $22.1 million, plus incentives, over two years with the White Sox. Alomar hit .284 with 13 home runs, 75 RBI, 87 runs scored, and 33 stolen bases with the Baltimore Orioles last season.

February 3, 2002
OAKLAND — Will Clark began his career in the Bay Area with the San Francisco Giants, and he just may finish it in the Bay Area with the Athletics. Clark, who won the 2001 American League MVP with the New York Yankees by hitting .370 with 42 home runs and 136 RBI, will earn $12.47 million over two years with the A's.

February 12, 2002
BOSTON — Red Sox fans are flooding the phone lines of the local sports talk radio stations after news broke that Mo Vaughn is heading to the St. Louis Cardinals with a two-year deal worth $21.3 million. Vaughn hit .291 with 35 home runs and 114 RBI with Boston last season. He is the second star to leave the Red Sox this winter. Nomar Garciaparra left the team earlier this winter, signing a five-year deal with the Kansas City Royals.

February 19, 2002
BOSTON — One week after losing Mo Vaughn via free agency, the Red Sox have brought in firstbaseman Rafael Palmeiro in a two-year deal worth $19.54 million. Palmeiro hit .284 with 29 home runs and 83 RBI with the Cincinnati Reds last season.

March 2, 2002
MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins have brought in closer Paul Quantrill, signing the veteran right-hander to a four-year deal worth $12.96 million. Quantrill went 2-6 with 29 saves and a 3.83 ERA with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays last season.

March 3, 2002
BALTIMORE — The Orioles have brought in veteran slugger Matt Williams fith a two-year deal worth $3.51 million per year, and the thirdbaseman could exercise a $3.51 million player option for the 2004 season. Williams hit .290 with 28 home runs and 87 RBI with the Cleveland Indians last season.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Free Agent Frenzy A recap of winter's signings January 15, 2002 SAN DIEGO — Vladimir Guerrero signed a three-year deal with the Padres worth $43.97 million today. Guerrero hit .336 with 28 home runs, 99 RBI, 104 runs, and 21 stolen bases with the Montreal Expos last season. January 18, 2002 KANSAS CITY — All Star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra will be leaving Friendly Fenway and putting on Royal blue for the next five years. Garciaparra, who hit .325 with 16 home runs and 97 RBI with the Boston Red Sox, will earn $70.81 million over the life of the deal. January 20, 2002 MINNEAPOLIS — Jason Giambi looks to bring his power show to the Metrodome as the slugger signed a five-year deal with the Minnesota Twins worth $80.83 million. Giambi hit .333 with 48 home runs and 127 RBI with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. January 31, 2002 PHOENIX — After an injury-plagued 2001 season, Roger Clemens and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year deal the Rocket hopes will prove his worth. Clemens went 4-0 with a 2.57 ERA in five starts with the Texas Rangers last season. He will earn $13.59 million in 2002. February 1, 2002 ANAHEIM — Having lost Jim Edmonds to free agency, the Angels hope Jeff Bagwell will help the team recover. Bagwell hit .281 with 40 home runs and 135 RBI with the Houston Astros last season. He signed a three-year, $35.93 million contract this morning with Anaheim. February 2, 2002 CHICAGO — Roberto Alomar will be heading to the Windy City, where he will earn $22.1 million, plus incentives, over two years with the White Sox. Alomar hit .284 with 13 home runs, 75 RBI, 87 runs scored, and 33 stolen bases with the Baltimore Orioles last season. February 3, 2002 OAKLAND — Will Clark began his career in the Bay Area with the San Francisco Giants, and he just may finish it in the Bay Area with the Athletics. Clark, who won the 2001 American League MVP with the New York Yankees by hitting .370 with 42 home runs and 136 RBI, will earn $12.47 million over two years with the A's. February 12, 2002 BOSTON — Red Sox fans are flooding the phone lines of the local sports talk radio stations after news broke that Mo Vaughn is heading to the St. Louis Cardinals with a two-year deal worth $21.3 million. Vaughn hit .291 with 35 home runs and 114 RBI with Boston last season. He is the second star to leave the Red Sox this winter. Nomar Garciaparra left the team earlier this winter, signing a five-year deal with the Kansas City Royals. February 19, 2002 BOSTON — One week after losing Mo Vaughn via free agency, the Red Sox have brought in firstbaseman Rafael Palmeiro in a two-year deal worth $19.54 million. Palmeiro hit .284 with 29 home runs and 83 RBI with the Cincinnati Reds last season. March 2, 2002 MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins have brought in closer Paul Quantrill, signing the veteran right-hander to a four-year deal worth $12.96 million. Quantrill went 2-6 with 29 saves and a 3.83 ERA with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays last season. March 3, 2002 BALTIMORE — The Orioles have brought in veteran slugger Matt Williams fith a two-year deal worth $3.51 million per year, and the thirdbaseman could exercise a $3.51 million player option for the 2004 season. Williams hit .290 with 28 home runs and 87 RBI with the Cleveland Indians last season.