Notable Deals: Rogers, Milledge, Izturis

Some deals that closed as of today:

• Kenny Rogers has joined up with the Tigers again, on a one-year deal possibly around $9 - $10 million.
• According to SNY via Metsblog, the Mets have traded bright prospect Lastings Milledge to the Washington Nationals for Brian Schneider and Ryan Church. It appears that Milledge was not such a lasting starter afterall. Still, the Nationals might have pulled off a coup.
• David Eckstein should be on his way out of St Louis, now that the Cardinals have signed shortstop Cesar Izturis on a one-year deal worth $2.85 million. The report also mentioned the Cardinals' interest in Brewers' Chris Capuano.
• Kaz Matsui has finally joined the Houston Astros for three years, $15 mill. Despite all the talk about Matsui being ineffective and not worth the money, I believe it is a good signing for the Astros as he can improve their infield.