NALB - 2006 Offseason Trades and Signings

K. Fields
2007-07-15T15:36:42-04:00
Baseball

Around the league, there were a number of trades and big free agent signings in the offseason. Here were a few of the most notable deals:

11/29/05 - Second baseman Dick Andrews decided to re-sign with the Key West Corals. The 26-year old inked a deal worth $39,050,000 over 5 years.
12/3/05 - The Luisville Beasts announced the signing of free agent starting pitcher Steve Curtis. The deal is worth an estimated $27,980,000 over 3 years.
12/3/05 - Bobby Vandyke tested the free agent market but ended up re-signing with the Phoenix Rattlers. The 34-year old center fielder will call Phoenix home for at least the next 3 years thanks to a $6,120,000 commitment from the Rattlers.
12/3/05 - The Dayton Grizzlies finalized a deal with the St. James Crusaders for the services of 31-year old starting pitcher Bruce Thomas. In exchange, the Crusaders received 25-year old right fielder Dean Mavis.
12/6/05 - Art Cihocki reached an agreement with the Quebeck Sky Chiefs for a $7,500,000 contract extension for 3 years.
12/6/05 - The Phoenix Rattlers pulled out all the stops to sign superstar closer Elbert Sullivan. Sullivan has 202 career saves and a lifetime 1.90 ERA. His performance was enough to earn him a 2-year deal worth $14,120,000.
12/8/05 - Dayton Grizzles' fans were ecstatic as team officials announced the free agent signing of second baseman Dustin Fernandez. It was a 3-year mega-deal worth $40,690,000.
12/9/05 - The Luisville Beasts delighted their fans by re-signing 36-year old left fielder Stan Johnson. The Beasts felt confident in Johnson's ability after he earned the Outstanding Batter Award as the game's most feared hitter in 2005. They rewarded him with a 3-year deal worth a staggering $46,250,000.
12/12/05 - Just three days after re-signing Stan Johnson, the Luisville Beasts continued their spending spree. This time, it was veteran Jeff Fletcher. The 34-year old shortstop signed on for $7,170,000 per year, and he will call Luisville home for 3 years. Beasts' fans were not quite as enthusiastic about this signing, however. Fletcher has built quite a reputation around the league as a clubhouse cancer.
12/22/05 - Marathon contract talks finally concluded between the Luisville Beasts and Chris Rodriguez. They appeared before the Luisville media to announce a new contract with the starting pitcher valued at $28,690,000 over 4 years. That is the second major free agent signing of a starter for the Beasts. They have been extremely active during the offseason.