No need to tell Carlos Silva how crazy it is that the Seattle Mariners gave him a $48 million, four-year contract. "It is wild. Everything is wild. Wild is having this life," the 28-year-old right-handed sinkerballer said. Silva, 13-14 last season with the Minnesota Twins, finalized a deal that includes a $5 million signing bonus and a $12 million mutual option for 2012 with a $2 million buyout.

Geoff Jenkins wants Philadelphia Phillies fans to know he's willing to give up his body when he roams the outfield. Maybe not his face, but definitely his body. Jenkins and the Phillies agreed Tuesday to a $13 million, two-year contract, giving the defending NL East champions another veteran for an outfield that lost Aaron Rowand.

The World Series ball is gone, and Jonathan Papelbon has an excuse: My dog ate it.

The World Series ball is gone, and Jonathan Papelbon has an excuse: My dog ate it. Farfetched or not, that's what the Red Sox closer insists happened to the souvenir from the final out of Boston's sweep this year. Really, Papelbon blamed it on his bulldog, Boss. "He plays with baseballs like they are his toys," Papelbon told the Hattiesburg (Miss.) American.

Dontrelle Willis looked at the Detroit Tigers' snow-covered field and his familiar smile grew even wider. The former Florida Marlins pitcher and California native wasn't about to let the white stuff or frigid temperatures spoil his big day. Willis agreed to a $29 million, three-year deal with the Tigers on Thursday, just two weeks after he was acquired in the biggest trade of the offseason.

Jose Canseco, Lenny Dykstra, Glenallen Hill and Geronimo Berroa were accused of using steroids by former major league pitcher Jason Grimsley in a federal agent's affidavit unsealed Thursday.

Outfielder Gabe Kapler and the Brewers agreed Thursday to an $800,000, one-year contract.

Cuba plans to play in the 2009 World Baseball Classic and, no surprise, considers itself a favorite to win the tournament.

Dontrelle Willis agreed Thursday to a $29 million, three-year contract with the Tigers, two weeks after he was acquired from the Marlins in the biggest trade of the offseason.

Pitcher Carlos Silva and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $48 million, four-year contract Thursday.