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Braves re-signed C A.J. Pierzynski to a one-year contract.Braves acquired SS Erick Aybar, LHP Sean Newcomb, RHP Chris Ellis and cash from the Angels for SS Andrelton Simmons and C Jose Briceno.Indians re-signed OF Michael Martinez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.Mariners acquired RHP Joaquin Benoit from the Padres for RHP Enyel De Los Santos and INF Nelson Ward.Cardinals signed RHP Juan Gonzalez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.Cardinals signed C Eric Fryer to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Twins acquired C John Ryan Murphy from the Yankees for OF Aaron Hicks.Padres acquired INF/OF Jose Pirela from the Yankees for RHP Ronald Herrera.Mariners re-signed OF Franklin Gutierrez to a one-year contract.

Diamondbacks acquired C Chris Herrmann from the Twins in exchange for OF Daniel Palka.Twins re-signed C Carlos Paulino to a minor league contract.Marlins released OF Austin Wates.Brewers re-signed RHP Hiram Burgos to a minor league contract.Tommy Hanson passed away Monday after suffering catastrophic organ failure.