Here is the moves that I know of:
Anaheim signs OF Steve Finley-could move by the halos...what an OF they have. Finley, Andersson, Guerrero.
Boston signs P David Wells-Boomer has lots of incentive money to play for with this deal. I also think Derek Lowe not be back with the Sox now.
Pittsburgh trades RP Arthur Rhodes to Cleveland for OF Matt Lawton. This is not comfirmed just being reported. This would be the 2nd time in 2 weeks that Rhodes would be traded. Not a major deal but saves the Pirates some cash. More was expected from Lawton in Cleveland, the Tribe gave up Robbie Alomar to get him.
Diamondbacks sign P-Russ Ortiz, and 3B troy Glaus. I don't know if they will be enough to have the D'backs make the playoffs, but the big unit might not be traded, because they are looking to be competitive at least.
Texas-signs OF Richard Hidalgo. He has some good power but I have read he can be a cancer in the clubhouse.
Things are starting to heat up at the meetings and I expect more big changes before the weekend is finished. Watch for the A's to trade either Tim Hudson or Barry Zito, this would break up one of the best young pitching staffs in MLB.
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