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Free-agent outfielder Norichika Aoki has reportedly found a new home for 2015. 

John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle first reported the news:

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman confirmed Shea's report with more detail:

After winning the bidding for South Korean infielder Jung-ho Kang, the Pittsburgh Pirates reached an agreement on a contract with the 27-year-old. 

The Pirates made the deal official Friday, Jan. 16:

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports divulged some financial details:

The Washington Nationals and Stephen Strasburg reached an agreement on a one-year deal to avoid arbitration Friday. The ace will earn more than $7 million in 2015.

The team confirmed a deal was in place:

William Ladson of MLB.com provided the details:

The New York Mets have reportedly already passed on acquiring Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond once, but that doesn't mean that they are out of the running.

According to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News, the Mets still have interest in the 29-year-old All-Star; however, no resolution is imminent on that front.

Major League Baseball could soon see a pitch clock used to limit the amount of time between pitches during games, as the league announced Thursday that it will experiment with the clocks at the Triple-A and Double-A levels of the minor leagues.

The Associated Press, via ESPN.com, reported the news:

The San Diego Padres officially announced they will serve as the hosts for the 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Petco Park.

They confirmed the hosting duties on social media:

Team president Mike Dee commented on the decision:

The St. Louis Cardinals have a reputation for making astute moves, and they furthered it Thursday by re-signing starting pitcher Lance Lynn to a three-year contract.    

According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, the 27-year-old righty will earn an average of over $7 million per season:

The Los Angeles Dodgers and catcher A.J. Ellis avoided salary arbitration Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $4.25 million for the 2015 season.

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports first reported the news:

After managing the Kansas City Royals to their first American League pennant in nearly three decades, Ned Yost has been rewarded with a one-year contract extension.    

The team announced the news on Twitter:

Anyone who is in love with sports can appreciate the experience of meeting a favorite athlete: the excitement, the joy—and hopefully, the picture.

Sadly, this fan only got the last part—and he didn't even notice.

Roy Halladay saw a fan wearing his jersey, stood behind him and took a photo.