Orioles Snag Key

Mon., Dec. 9, 1996

Compiled From Wire Services

Jimmy Key, who won the clinching World Series game for the New York Yankees six weeks ago, signed a two-year, free-agent contract with the rival Baltimore Orioles.

Key is 164-104 with a 3.49 ERA in 13 major league seasons.

The Florida Marlins will raise their spending spree to a new level today when Alex Fernandez signs a five-year deal worth about $35 million, making him the team’s highest-paid player and baseball’s No. 2-paid pitcher, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Third baseman Todd Zeile agreed to a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a deal believed to be worth $10-$11 million.

Bret Saberhagen, the two-time Cy Young winner who missed the entire 1996 season because of shoulder trouble, has reached agreement with the Boston Red Sox on a one-year contract.

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