Second baseman Craig Biggio decided to stay with the Houston Astros, agreeing to a $22.36 million, four-year deal on Thursday.
Pitcher Jack McDowell, not wanted back by the New York Yankees, got a $10.15 million, two-year contract from the Cleveland Indians.
Reliever Randy Myers left the Chicago Cubs and the National League and agreed to a $6.3 million, two-year contract from the Baltimore Orioles. Al Leiter, 11-11 with a 3.64 ERA last season for Toronto at less than $1 million, agreed to an $8.6 million, three-year deal with the Florida Marlins.
There was a five-player trade as well, with San Francisco moving shortstop Royce Clayton, 25, and a minor leaguer to the St. Louis Cardinals for left-handed pitcher Allen Watson and two other players.
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