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2006-07 National League off-season transactions

Arizona Diamondbacks

November 20 - Designated pitcher Randy Choate for assignment.

November 25 - Acquired pitchers Doug Davis, Dana Eveland and outfielder David Krynzel from the Milwaukee Brewers for catcher Johnny Estrada and pitchers Claudio Vargas and Greg Aquino.

January 9 - Acquired pitcher Randy Johnson and cash considerations from the New York Yankees for pitchers Luis Vizcaino, Ross Ohlendorf and Steven Jackson and shortstop Alberto Gonzalez.

Atlanta Braves

November 20 - Claimed outfielder T.J. Bohn off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.

December 7 - Acquired pitcher Rafael Soriano from the Seattle Mariners for pitcher Horacio Ramirez.

December 12 - Elected not to tender 2007 contracts to second baseman Marcus Giles and pitcher Chris Reitsma.

December 20 - Signed infielder Chris Woodward, who had been with the New York Mets, to a one-year contract.

January 18 - Agreed to terms with first baseman-outfielder Craig Wilson on a one-year contract.

January 19 - Acquired pitcher Mike Gonzalez and infielder Brent Lillibridge from the Pittsburgh Pirates for first baseman Adam LaRoche and outfielder Jamie Romak.

Chicago Cubs

November 12 - Agreed with third baseman Aramis Ramirez on a five-year contract with a mutual option for 2012; agreed with pitcher Kerry Wood on a one-year contract.

November 14 - Signed infielder Mark DeRosa, who had been with the Texas Rangers, to a three-year contract.

November 15 - Signed catcher Henry Blanco to a two-year contract with a mutual option for 2009.

November 16 - Acquired pitcher Neal Cotts from the Chicago White Sox for pitchers David Aardsma and Carlos Vasquez.

November 20 - Agreed to terms with outfielder Alfonso Soriano, who had been with the Washington Nationals, on an eight-year contract.

December 15 - Signed pitcher Ted Lilly, who nhad been with the Toronto Blue Jays, to a four-year contract; signed first baseman Daryle Ward to a one-year contract.

December 19 - Signed pitcher Jason Marquis, who had been with the St. Louis Cardinals, to a three-year contract.

January 12 - Signed infielder Tomas Perez to a minor-league contract.

January 24 - Signed outfielder Cliff Floyd, who had been with the New York Mets, to a one-year contract.

January 25 - Released pitcher Glendon Rusch.

Cincinnati Reds

November 20 - Agreed to terms with pitcher Mike Stanton, who had been with the Washington Nationals, on a two-year contract; agreed to terms with shortstop Alex Gonzalez, who had been with the Boston Red Sox, on a two-year contract; traded catcher Jason LaRue to the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named.

November 27 - Signed catcher Chad Moeller, who had been with the Milwaukee Brewers, to a one-year contract.

December 7 - Acquired outfielder Josh Hamilton from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations.

December 12 - Agreed to terms with pitcher David Weathers on a two-year contract; designated pitcher Brandon Claussen for assignment.

December 21 - Acquired first baseman-outfielder Jeff Conine from the Philadelphia Phillies for outfielder Javon Moran and third baseman Brad Key.

January 10 - Acquired infielder Jeff Keppinger from the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Russ Haltiwanger.

January 24 - Acquired pitcher Kirk Saarloos from the Oakland Athletics for pitcher David Shafer and a player to be named.

February 1 - Agreed to terms with pitcher Brian Meadows on a minor league contract.

February 5 - Re-signed pitcher Eddie Guardado to a minor-league contract.

Colorado Rockies

November 13 - Signed infielder Kaz Matsui to a one-year contract.

November 30 - Agreed to terms with pitcher Jeff Francis on a four-year contract with a club option for 2011.

December 5 - Agreed to terms with pitcher LaTroy Hawkins, who was with the Baltimore Orioles, to a one-year contract.

December 12 - Acquired outfielder Willy Taveras and pitchers Taylor Buchholz and Jason Hirsh from the Houston Astros for pitchers Jason Jennings and Miguel Asencio.

January 9 - Agreed to terms with catcher Javy Lopez on a one-year contract.

January 12 - Acquired pitcher Rodrigo Lopez from the Baltimore Orioles for pitchers Jim Miller and Jason Burch.

January 18 - Sold the contract of infielder Luis Gonzalez to Yomiuri of the Japanese Central League.

January 22 - Signed pitcher Brian Lawrence, who had been with the Washington Nationals, to a one-year contract.

Florida Marlins

November 20 - Acquired pitcher Kevin Gregg from the Los Angles Angels of Anaheim for pitcher Chris Resop; acquired pitchers Matt Lindstrom and Henry Owens from the New York Mets for pitchers Jason Vargas and Adam Bostick.

December 29 - Signed third baseman Aaron Boone, who had been with the Cleveland Indians, to a one-year contract.

Houston Astros

November 24 - Signed outfielder Carlos Lee, who had been with Texas Rangers, to a six-year contract and pitcher Woody Williams, who had been with the San Diego Padres, to a two-year contract.

December 8 - Re-signed pitcher Brandon Backe to a one-year contract.

December 12 - Acquired pitchers Jason Jennings and Miguel Asencio from the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Willy Taveras and pitchers Taylor Buchholz and Jason Hirsh.

December 15 - Announced the retirement of first baseman Jeff Bagwell.

December 22 - Signed infielder Eric Bruntlett to a one-year contract.

January 12 - Signed outfielder Richard Hidalgo to a minor-league contract.

January 19 - Signed pitcher Brian Moehler, who had been with the Florida Marlins, to a minor league contract.

February 2 - Signed pitchers Rick White and Scott Sauerbeck to minor-league contracts

Los Angeles Dodgers

November 20 - Re-signed first baseman Nomar Garciaparra to a two-year contract.

November 28 - Signed pitcher Randy Wolf, who had been with the Philadelphia Phillies, to a one-year contract.

December 5 - Re-signed pitcher Takashi Saito to a one-year contract.

December 6 - Signed catcher Mike Lieberthal, who had been with the Philadelphia Phillies, to a one-year contract with a club option for 2008.

December 8 - Signed pitcher Jason Schmidt, who had been with the San Francisco Giants, to a three-year contract and outfielder Luis Gonzalez, who had been with the Arizona Diamondbacks, to a one-year contract.

Milwaukee Brewers

November 25 - Acquired catcher Johnny Estrada and pitchers Claudio Vargas and Greg Aquino from the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitchers Doug Davis, Dana Eveland and outfielder David Krynzel.

November 29 - Signed infielder Craig Counsell, who had been with the Arizona Diamondbacks, to a two-year contract with a club option for 2009.

December 15 - Signed pitcher Chris Oxspring to a minor league contract.

December 29 - Signed pitcher Jeff Suppan, who had been with the St. Louis Cardinals, to a four-year contract.

January 29 - Signed pitcher Claudio Vargas, who had been with the Arizona Diamondbacks, to a one-year contract.

New York Mets

November 14 - Re-signed pitcher Orlando Hernandez and second baseman Jose Valentin.

November 15 - Acquired outfielder Ben Johnson and pitcher Jon Adkins from the San Diego Padres for pitchers Heath Bell and Royce Ring.

November 17 - Signed infielder Damion Easley, who had been with the Arizona Diamondbacks, to a one-year contract.

November 20 - Signed outfielder Moises Alou, who had been with the San Francisco Giants, to a one-year contract; acquired pitchers Jason Vargas and Adam Bostick from the Florida Marlins for pitchers Matt Lindstrom and Henry Owens; claimed pitcher Jason Standridge off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.

December 1 - Re-signed pitcher Tom Glavine to a one-year contract with an option.

December 6 - Acquired pitcher Ambiorix Burgos from the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Brian Bannister.

December 8 - Re-signed pitcher Guillermo Mota to a two-year contract.

January 5 - Signed infielder David Newhan, who was with the Baltimore Orioles to a one-year contract.

January 9 - Signed catcher Mike DiFelice to a minor league contract.

January 16 - Signed pitcher Scott Schoeneweis to a three-year contract and pitcher Jorge Sosa to a one-year contract.

January 31 - Signed outfielder Ruben Sierra, who had been with the Minnesota Twins, to a minor-league contract.

Philadelphia Phillies

November 17 - Signed infielder Wes Helms, who had been with the Florida Marlins, to a two-year contract.

November 30 - Agreed to terms with pitcher Adam Eaton, who had been on the Texas Rangers, on a three-year contract.

December 6 - Acquired pitcher Freddy Garcia from the Chicago White Sox for pitcher Gavin Floyd and a player to be named (Gio Gonzalez).

December 12 - Acquired pitcher Bobby Livingston from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for cash considerations.

December 15 - Purchased outfielder Greg Jacobs from Kansas City of the independent Northern League.

December 19 - Signed outfielder Jayson Werth, who had been with the Los Angeles Dodgers, to a one-year contract.

December 21 - Signed catcher Rod Barajas, who had been with the Texas Rangers, to a one-year contract; acquired outfielder Javon Moran and third baseman Brad Key from the Cincinnati Reds for first baseman-outfielder Jeff Conine.

January 23 - Signed pitcher Antonio Alfonseca, who had been with the Chicago Cubs, to a one-year contract.

Pittsburgh Pirates

December 12 - Claimed pitcher Franquelis Osoria off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

December 18 - Signed pitcher Yoslan Herrera to a three-year contract.

December 19 - Signed pitcher Masumi Kuwata to a minor league contract.

January 23 - Signed outfielder Luis Matos, who had been with the Baltimore Orioles, and infielder Andy Green, who had been with the New York Yankees, to minor league contracts.

February 1 -- Signed pitcher Tony Armas Jr., who had been with the Washington Nationals, to a one-year contract.

February 5 - Signed pitcher Dan Kolb to a minor-league contract.

St. Louis Cardinals

November 16 - Re-signed infielder-outfielder Scott Spiezio to a two-year contract with a club option.

December 8 - Signed pitcher Russ Springer, who had been with the Houston Astros, to a one-year contract.

December 12 - Re-signed second baseman Aaron Miles to a one-year contract; elected not to tender 2007 contracts to pitcher Jose Sosa and outfielder Rick Ankiel.

January 10 - Re-signed pitcher Mark Mulder to a two-year contract; agreed to terms with pitcher Ryan Franklin; signed outfielder Rick Ankiel and infielder Jolbert Cabrera to minor-league contracts.

January 29 - Re-signed outfielder Preston Wilson to a one-year contract.

San Diego Padres

November 8 - Acquired third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff and pitcher Andrew Brown from the Cleveland Indians for second baseman Josh Barfield.

November 15 - Acquired pitchers Heath Bell and Royce Ring from the San Diego Padres for outfielder Ben Johnson and pitcher Jon Adkins.

December 12 - Signed outfielder Jose Cruz Jr. to a one-year contract; elected not to tender a 2007 contract to outfielder Jon Knott.

December 13 - Signed pitcher Greg Maddux, who had been with the Los Angeles Dodgers, to a one-year contract.

December 20 - Signed second baseman Marcus Giles, who had been with the Atlanta Braves to a one-year contract; re-signed pitcher Doug Brocail to a one-year contract; claimed infielder Craig Stansberry off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

January 13 - Signed pitcher Shawn Estes and catcher Todd Greene to minor-league contracts.

January 30 - Signed pitcher David Wells to a one-year contract.

San Francisco Giants

December 4 - Signed infielder Rich Aurilia, who had been with the Cincinnati Reds, to a two-year contract; re-signed third baseman Pedro Feliz to a one-year contract.

December 6 - Signed catcher Bengie Molina, who had been with the Toronto Blue Jays, to a thre-year contract.

December 8 - Re-signed pitcher Steve Kline to a two-year contract.

December 19 - Signed first baseman-outfielder Ryan Klesko, who had been with the San Diego Padres, to a one-year contract.

December 29 - Signed pitcher Barry Zito, who had been with the Oakland Athletics, to a seven-year contract.

January 9 - Signed pitcher Russ Ortiz, who had been with the Baltimore Orioles, to a one-year contract.

January 29 - Re-signed outfielder Barry Bonds to a one-year contract.

February 1 - Announced the retirement of catcher Mike Matheny.

Washington Nationals

December 18 - Traded second baseman Jose Vidro and cash considerations to the Seattle Mariners for pitcher Emiliano Fruto and outfielder Chris Snelling.

January 12 - Signed pitcher Jerome Williams to a one-year contract; signed pitcher Brandon Claussen to a minor-league contract.

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