The A's sign free agent pitcher Mike Moore from the Mariners. Seattle receives the A's first round pick as compensation, and will use it to select P Scott Burrell.
IN THE NEWS: Pitcher Bruce Hurst, considered the cream of this year's free-agent crop, signs a 3-year contract with the Padres. The Yankees sign free-agent pitcher Andy Hawkins, and the Expos trade P John Dopson and SS Luis Rivera to Boston for SS Spike Owen, and OF Tracy Jones to San Francisco for OF-1B Mike Aldrete.
IN THE NEWS: Free-agent Willie Randolph signs with the Dodgers. He will replace Steve Sax in the lineup, who earlier this month signed with Randolph's former club, the Yankees.