11.   The New York Yankees signed free agent infielder Dale Sveum to a two-year contract, adding another versatile veteran to their roster.

12.   The New York Yankees signed infielder Scott Brosius to a one-year contract, the team said.

13.   The Milwaukee Brewers signed infielder Bob Hamelin to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training, the team said.

14.   The Milwaukee Brewers signed infielder Mark Loretta to a one-year contract.

15.   The Orioles also signed free agent infielders Kelly Gruber and Jeff Reboulet, outfielder Jerome Walton, catcher Lenny Webster and starting pitcher Shawn Boskie.

16.   The Rangers have signed infielder Santiago Perez to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training.

17.   The St. Louis Cardinals signed free agent infielder David Howard to a two-year contract.

18.   The St. Louis Cardinals signed free agent infielder Craig Shipley to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

19.   The Blue Jays signed the infielder to a minor league contract last week.

20.   The Marlins also signed infielder Jerry Browne to a one-year deal.