Soriano traded to the Nationals + Lot more player movement

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All-Star second baseman Alfonso Soriano was traded by the Texas Rangers to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night for Brad Wilkerson, Terrmel Sledge and a minor league pitcher.

The Arizona Diamondbacks, having failed to trade for Paul LoDuca from Florida, found themselves another catcher Wednesday by acquiring Johnny Estrada from Atlanta in exchange for two relief pitchers, Oscar Villareal and Lance Cormier, sources have told CBS SportsLine.com

Moving into the next stage of their winter improvement program, the Toronto Blue Jays traded Wednesday for Milwaukee first baseman Lyle Overbay in exchange for three players, CBS SportsLine.com has learned
The Detroit Tigers are close to finalizing a deal with free agent left-hander Kenny Rogers on a two-year, $16 million contract, according to CBS SportsLine.com sources. Barring any last-minute glitches, the deal could be announced as early as Thursday.

The San Diego Padres traded second baseman Mark Loretta to Boston on Wednesday for catcher Doug Mirabelli, giving the Red Sox a quick fix in its infield while they considers bigger deals that would remake the club.