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NEW YORK (AP) — The nine free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources:

AMERICAN LEAGUE

CHICAGO (1) — Announced José Abreu, 1b, accepted $17.8 million qualifying offer.

MINNESOTA (1) — Announced Jake Odorizzi, rhp, accepted $17.8 million qualifying offer.

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NATIONAL LEAGUE

ATLANTA (5) — Re-signed Nick Markakis, of, to a $4 million, one-year contract; re-signed Tyler Flowers, c, to a $4 million, one-year contract; re-signed Darren O’Day, rhp to a $2.75 million, one-year contract; signed Will Smith, rhp, San Francisco, to a $40 million, three-year contract; re-signed Chris Martin, rhp, to a $14 million, two-year contract.

ST. LOUIS (1) — Re-signed Adam Wainwright, rhp, to a one-year contract.

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JAPAN CENTRAL LEAGUE

YOMIURI (1) — Signed Gerardo Parra, of-1b, Washington, to a $2 million, one-year contract.

Nov. 19-21 — Owners meetings, Arlington, Texas.Dec. 2 — Last day for teams to offer 2020 contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters.Dec. 8 — Hall of Fame Modern Baseball committee vote announced, San Diego.Dec. 9-12 — Winter meetings, San Diego.2020Jan. 10 — Salary arbitration figures exchanged.Jan. 21 — Baseball Writers' Association of America Hall of Fame voting results announced.Feb. 3-21 — Salary arbitration hearings, Phoenix.Feb. 11 — Voluntary reporting date for pitchers, catchers and injured players.Feb. 16 — Voluntary reporting date for other players.Feb. 21 — Mandatory reporting date.March 26 — Opening day, active rosters reduced to 26 players.April 28-30 — New York Mets vs. Miami at San Juan, Puerto Rico.June TBA — Amateur draft.June 15 — International amateur signing period closes.July 2 — International amateur signing period opens.July 10 — Deadline for drafted players to sign, except for players who have exhausted college eligibility.July 14 — All-Star Game at Los Angeles.July 26 — Hall of Fame induction, Cooperstown, N.Y.July 31 — Last day during the season to trade a player.Aug. 13 — New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox at Dyersville, Iowa.

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