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Will Ohman - R - Baltimore Orioles

Orioles signed left-hander Will Ohman to a minor league contract.

He'll battle for a spot as the team's left-handed specialist during Spring Training. Ohman, 32, was limited to just 21 games last season due to elbow and shoulder surgeries, posting a 5.84 ERA in 12 1/3 innings.

J.D. Closser - C - Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers signed C J.D. Closser to a minor league contract.

Closser spent extensive time in the major leagues with the Rockies from 2004-2006 -- posting a .687 OPS in 508 plate appearances -- but he hasn't cracked a roster since. He'll provide Triple-A insurance for the Dodgers in case of injury.

Orlando Hudson - 2B - Minnesota Twins

Twins signed 2B Orlando Hudson to a one-year, $5 million contract.

And there we have it. Hudson, 32, is expected to take over starting second base duties in Minnesota. The "O-Dog" hit .283/.357/.417 with nine home runs, 35 doubles and eight stolen bases in 551 at-bats last season and should provide a nice spark at the top of the Twins' 2010 lineup. Nick Punto will slide over to third base and share time with Brendan Harris.

Brian Giles - OF - Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers signed OF Brian Giles to a minor league contract.

The deal comes with an invitation to spring training, where Giles will try to win a spot on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster as a pinch-hitting lefty or fifth outfielder. It might be a tough task, considering Reed Joshnson, Jason Repko and Xavier Paul will also be in camp. Giles, 39, just .191/.277/.271 in 225 at-bats for the Padres last season. He has zero fantasy potential.

Feb. 6, 2010 - 8:35 AM ET
Shawn Estes - S - Los Angeles Dodgers

The Associated Press reports that the Nationals have signed LHP Shawn Estes.

Estes was last seen in June of 2009 being released from his minor-league obligation with the Dodgers. He posted a 3.07 ERA in 13 starts and could make up to $1 million if he makes the major league roster. He might surprise many and open the year in the Nationals rotation.

Source: MLB.com
Feb. 4, 2010 - 10:21 PM ET
Travis Chick - R - Los Angeles Angels

Angels signed RHP Travis Chick to a minor league contract.

He receives an invite to Spring Training as part of the deal. Chick, 25, was 8-7 with a 4.22 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 23 games (21 starts) with Double-A Chattanooga in the Dodgers' organization last season. He appeared in the majors as a September call-up of the Mariners in 2006, allowing seven runs in five innings (12.60 ERA).

Alfredo Amezaga - OF - Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers signed IF-OF Alfredo Amezaga to a minor league contract.

He will earn $650,000 if he makes the club out of Spring Training and could earn an additional $800,000 in incentives. Amezaga, who turned 32 last month, was limited to just 27 games last season because of a left knee injury that eventually led to microfracture surgery. As a result, he was non-tendered by the Marlins in December. The Dodgers hope he can return to form as one of the more versatile players in the sport.

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