Angels Sign Murray

Eddie Murray, who hit his 500th home run last September after returning to Baltimore, agreed to a $750,000, one-year contract with the Anaheim Angels.

Murray, 40, hit .260 with 22 homers and 79 RBIs last season. He played part of the year with the Cleveland Indians before being obtained by the Orioles, and finished the season 15th on the career home run list with 501.

Left-hander Greg Swindell and the Minnesota Twins agreed on a minor-league contract that could pay the former All-Star up to $1 million if he makes the team and pitches regularly.

Brian Raabe, a second baseman who spent most of last season in the minor leagues, has signed a Triple-A contract with the Seattle Mariners. Raabe, 29, was invited to the Mariners’ major-league training camp in Peoria, Ariz.

Second baseman Mark Lemke, who became a free agent following the season, has decided to stay with the Atlanta Braves.

Chad Curtis, an outfielder who has averaged 32 stolen bases in five seasons, agreed to an $850,000, one-year contract with the Cleveland Indians.