Jon Garland Signs, Aaron Heilman Traded,

Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, reports that the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a contract with starting pitcher Jon Garland on a one-year deal with an option for 2010. The Diamondbacks and free agent right-hander Jon Garland have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with an option for 2010, according to major league sources. It appears the contract is similar to one of the proposals the sides discussed two weeks ago, in which the deal would include an option that could be exercised by either the player or team. The value of the buyout would change depending on which side declines the option. The specifics of the deal are not known, but Garland's guaranteed money is believed to be in the $6 million to $8 million range. Also, earlier today I reported that the Cubs were zeroing in on former met Aaron Heilman. That deal is now official as the Cubs send infielder Ronny Cedeno and minor league pitcher Garrett Olson to the Seattle Mariners to complete the deal for Heilman. T...