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MLB Christmas Week: Dodgers Ink Yamamoto, Giants Sign Zito

12/24/2025

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During Christmas week, MLB executives engage in significant trades and signings.
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a 12-year, $325 million contract in 2023.
The San Francisco Giants signed Barry Zito to a seven-year, $126 million deal in 2006.
The San Diego Padres acquired Steve Finley and Ken Caminiti in a 1994 trade that impacted pennant races.

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Story summary

During Christmas week, MLB executives engage in significant trades and signings.
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a 12-year, $325 million contract in 2023.
The San Francisco Giants signed Barry Zito to a seven-year, $126 million deal in 2006.
The San Diego Padres acquired Steve Finley and Ken Caminiti in a 1994 trade that impacted pennant races.