MLB Signing Day: Justin Morneau Heads Signee List

Many contracts have been signed over the past few days and many clubs are extremely happy to have avoided arbitration.

Here are the players who have recently signed:

Signed a one-year, $7.4 million deal

The 26 year old made $4.5 million last year. The Twins have been trying to get him to sign a multi-year deal, and will still continue to pursue the possibility of locking up Morneau for around five years.

Mark Teixeira, 1B, Atlanta Braves

Signed a one-year, $12.5 million deal

He made $9 million in 2007. Like the Twins, the Braves will continue to try working on a multi-year deal. Speculation is that Teixeira could earn as much as $20 million every year on the free agent market. Teixeira's deal also includes up to $315,000 in incentives.

Carlos Pena, 1B, Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Signed a three-year, $24.125 million deal

"[The deal is] awesome...It's extremely exciting. I get to be in a place I absolutely love, around people that I love and people that I know care about me. It couldn't be any better. I'm pumped. We're celebrating.''

Matt Holliday, 1B, Colorado Rockies

Signed a two-year, $23 million deal

The Rockies will continue to attempt to lock him up to a long-term deal. Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd said, "This is the first step in a process we hope will lead to a long-term relationship with him..."

Scott Downs, RP, Toronto Blue Jays

Signed a three-year, $10 million deal

Downs had a great year last year, with a 2.17 ERA in 81 relief appearances.

Miguel Cabrera, 3B, Detroit Tigers 

Signed a one-year, $11.3 million deal

The Tigers hope to keep him with a long-term deal. He also has $75,000 in incentives.

Other Signings

Jason Kubel, LF, Minnesota Twins: One year, $1.3 million

Juan Rincon, RP, Minnesota Twins: One year, $2.475 million

Willy Taveras, CF, Colorado Rockies: One year, $1.975 million

Bobby Seay, RP, Detroit Tigers: One year, $780,000

Marco Scutaro, SS/2B, Toronto Blue Jays: Two year, $2.65 million

Jason Frasor, RP, Toronto Blue Jays: One year, $1.125 million

Gustavo Chacin, RP, Toronto Blue Jays: One year, $725,000

Brian Tallet, RP, Toronto Blue Jays: One year, $640,000

Horacio Ramirez, SP, Seattle Mariners: One year, $2.75 million