Igawa to play for Yankees next season.

The New York Yankees signed Igawa to play for them next season. The left-handed pitcher has agreed to a five year, $20 million dollar contract. Kei Igawa played for the Japanese club, Hanshin Tigers. He had an ERA of 2.97, 194 strikeouts, and a 14-9 record last season with them. Igawa eight-season career with the Hanshin Tigers, the pitcher went 86-60 with an ERA of 3.15. Kei’s best season was in 2003 where he finished with a 20-5 record and was named the league’s MVP.

Wells Agree's to Blue Jays Extension

Vernon Wells agreed to a seven year, $126 million extension with the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, December 15. There should be a press conference early this week so announce the deal but Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi wouldn't confirm or deny that a deal had in fact been reached, saying only that "nothing has been finalized from our end." The extension is said to include a no-trade clause and an opt-out clause after the fourth season. Since the extension is so high, it had to be approved by the Blue Jays team owner Ted Rogers.