Munenori Kawasaki has re-signed with the Blue Jays. (USATSI)

Friday was the deadline for teams and eligible players to exchange salary arbitration figures, though most don't make it that far. The two sides usually agreed to a contract before then, which was certainly the case this year. Dozens of players avoided arbitration with one-year contracts Friday.

Those who didn't agree to a contract filed a salary figure, as did the team. Arbitration hearings begin next month, but the two sides can still agree to a contract any time before then. If they do go to a hearing, the three-person arbitration panel will pick either the salary filed by the player or the salary filed by the team -- nothing in between -- based on their arguments.

Here's a recap of Friday's arbitration action plus any other news and notes from around the league.

RETIREMENTS

LHP Arthur Rhodes: Rhodes officially retired from baseball on Friday. He had not pitched in MLB since 2011. (MLB.com)

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AVOIDED ARBITRATION (2015 salary in parentheses)

Angels: RHP Fernando Salas ($1.375 million), OF Collin Cowgill ($995,000)

Astros: C Jason Castro ($4 million), LHP Tony Sipp ($2.4 million), C Hank Conger ($1.075 million)

Athletics: OF Josh Reddick ($4.1 million), 3B Brett Lawrie ($1.925 million), OF Sam Fuld ($1.75 million), RHP Ryan Cook ($1.4 million)

Blue Jays: RHP Marco Estrada ($3.9 million), OF Michael Saunders ($2.875 million)

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Brewers: OF Gerardo Parra ($6.2375 million)

Cubs: LHP Travis Wood ($5.686 million), IF Luis Valbuena ($4.2 million), RHP Jake Arrieta ($3.63 million), UTIL Chris Coghlan ($2.505 million), C Welington Castillo ($2.1 million)

Diamondbacks: RHP Jeremy Hellickson ($4.275 million)

Dodgers: RHP Kenley Jansen ($7.425 million), IF Justin Turner ($2.5 million), RHP Juan Nicasio ($2.3 million)

Giants: RHP Yusmeiro Petit ($2.1 million)

Indians: 1B/OF Brandon Moss ($6.5 million), RHP Bryan Shaw ($1.55 million), RHP Josh Tomlin ($1.5 million)

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Mariners: OF Austin Jackson ($7.7 million), 1B/OF Logan Morrison ($2.725 million), OF Dustin Ackley ($2.6 million), OF Justin Ruggiano ($2.505 million), LHP Charlie Furbush ($1.3 million)

Marlins: RHP Steve Cishek ($6.65 million), RHP Henderson Alvarez ($4 million), 2B Dee Gordon ($2.5 million), RHP Aaron Crow ($1.975 million)

Mets: 2B Daniel Murphy ($8 million), RHP Dillon Gee ($5.3 million), SS Ruben Tejada ($1.88 million)

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Nationals: RHP Doug Fister ($11.4 million), RHP Stephen Strasburg ($7.4 million), RHP Drew Storen ($5.7 million)

Orioles: 1B Chris Davis ($12 million), C Matt Wieters ($8.3 million), RHP Chris Tillman ($4.315 million), LHP Brian Matusz ($3.2 million)

Pirates: RHP Mark Melancon ($5.4 million), LHP Antonio Bastardo ($3.1 million), UTIL Josh Harrison ($2.8 million), OF Travis Snider ($2.1 million), UTIL Sean Rodriguez ($1.9 million), LHP Tony Watson ($1.75 million), C Chris Stewart ($1.225 milion), RHP Jared Hughes ($1.075 million), C Francisco Cervelli ($987,500)

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Padres: RHP Ian Kennedy ($9.85 million), RHP Tyson Ross ($5.25 million), RHP Andrew Cashner ($4.05 million), RHP Shawn Kelley ($2.835 million), UTIL Alexi Amarista (two years, $2.5 million), 1B Yonder Alonso ($1.65 million), RHP Dale Thayer ($1.375 million)

Phillies: OF Ben Revere ($4.1 million), OF Domonic Brown ($2.6 million)

Rangers: LHP Ross Detwiler ($3.45 million)

Rays: RHP Alex Cobb ($4 million), LHP Jake McGee ($3.55 million), C/DH John Jaso ($3.175 million), OF Desmond Jennings ($3.1 million), RHP Kevin Jepsen ($3.025 million), LHP Drew Smyly ($2.65 million), C Rene Rivera ($1.2 million), UTIL Logan Forsythe ($1.1 million)

Reds: RHP Mike Leake ($9.775 million), SS Zack Cozart ($2.35 million)

Red Sox: RHP Rick Porcello ($12.5 million), RHP Junichi Tazawa ($2.25 million)

Rockies: RHP Jhoulys Chacin ($5.5 million), LHP Rex Brothers ($1.4 million), C Michael McKenry ($1.0876 million)

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Royals: LHP Tim Collins $1.475 million), RHP Louis Coleman ($725,000)

Tigers: LHP David Price (record $19.75 million), RHP Alfredo Simon ($5.55 million), OF J.D. Martinez ($3 million)

Twins: 3B Trevor Plouffe ($4.8 million), LHP Tommy Milone ($2.775 million), RHP Casey Fien ($1.375 million), UTIL Eduardo Nunez ($1.025 million)

White Sox: RHP Jeff Samardzija ($9.8 million), C Tyler Flowers ($2.675 million)

Yankees: RHP Nathan Eovaldi ($3.3 million), RHP Michael Pineda ($2.1 million), RHP David Carpenter ($1.275 million)

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ARBITRATION FILING NUMBERS (player's desired salary/team's desired salary)

Angels: 3B David Freese ($7.6 million/$5.25 million), OF Matt Joyce ($5.2 million/$4.2 million), RHP Garrett Richards ($3.8 million/$2.4 million)

Astros: OF Dexter Fowler ($10.8 million/$8.5 million), IF Marwin Gonzalez ($1.4 million/$900,000)

Athletics: RHP Tyler Clippard ($8.85 million/$7.775 million), RHP Jarrod Parker ($1.7 million/$850,000), IF Eric Sogard ($1.425 million/$900,000), LHP Fernando Abad ($1.225 million/$850,000)

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Blue Jays: 3B Josh Donaldson ($5.75 million/$4.3 million), 3B Danny Valencia ($1.675 million/$1.25 million)

Braves: LHP Mike Minor ($5.6 million/$5.1 million)

Cardinals: OF Jon Jay ($5 million/$4.1 million)

Cubs: RHP Pedro Strop ($3 million/$2 million)

Diamondbacks: 1B/OF Mark Trumbo ($6.9 million/$5.3 million), RHP Addison Reed ($5.6 million/$4.7 million)

Giants: 3B Casey McGehee ($5.4 million/$4 million), 1B Brandon Belt ($4.5 million/$3 million), OF Gregor Blanco ($4 million/$3.3 million), SS Brandon Crawford ($3.95 million/$2.4 million)

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Mariners: RHP Tom Wilhelmsen ($2.2 million/$1.4 million)

Marlins: RHP Mat Latos ($10.4 million/$9.4 million), LHP Mike Dunn ($2.6 million/$2.355 million), RHP David Phelps ($1.875 million/$1.4 million)

Mets: 1B Lucas Duda ($4.7 million/$3.75 million), RHP Jenrry Mejia ($3 million/$2.1 million)

Nationals: LHP Jerry Blevins ($2.4 million/$2.2 million)

Orioles: RHP Bud Norris ($10.25 million/$7.5 million), OF Alejandro De Aza ($5.65 million/$5 million), 1B/OF Steve Pearce ($5.4 million/$2 million), LHP Zach Britton ($4.2 million/$2.2 million), RHP Miguel Gonzalez ($3.95 million/$2.5 million), UTIL Ryan Flaherty ($1.5 million/$900,000)

Pirates: 2B Neil Walker ($9 million/$8 million), 1B/3B Pedro Alvarez ($5.75 million/$5.25 million), RHP Vance Worley ($2.45 million/$2 million)

Rangers: 1B Mitch Moreland ($3.35 million/$2.75 million)

Reds: LHP Aroldis Chapman ($8.7 million/$6.65 million), 3B Todd Frazier ($5.7 million/$3.9 million), C Devin Mesoraco ($3.6 million/$2.45 million)

Red Sox: LHP Wade Miley ($4.3 million/$3.4 million)

Rockies: RHP Adam Ottavino ($1.475 million/$1 million)

Royals: RHP Greg Holland ($9 million/$6.65 million), 1B Eric Hosmer ($6.7 million/$4.6 million), OF Lorenzo Cain ($3.6 million/$2 million), 3B Mike Moustakas ($3.1 million/$1.85 million), LHP Danny Duffy ($3 million/$1.75 million), RHP Kelvin Herrera ($1.9 million/$1.15 million)

Tigers: RHP Al Alburquerque ($2.05 million/$1.375 million)

Twins: LHP Brian Duensing ($3.1 million/$2.4 million), OF Jordan Schafer ($1.7 million/$1.4 million)

TRANSACTIONS

Blue Jays: Re-signed IF Munenori Kawasaki to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, the club announced.

Giants: Signed OF Norichika Aoki to a one-year deal worth $4.7 million. He'll earn $4 million in 2015 with a $700,000 buyout of a 2016 option. The deal includes performance bonuses and the contract can be worth $12.5 million total. Aoki turned down more money and multiyear offers elsewhere because he liked the fit in San Francisco.

Phillies: Claimed OF Jordan Danks off waivers from the White Sox, the team announced.

Pirates: Signed SS Jung-Ho Kang to a four-year contract worth $11 million with a $5.5 million club option. (Jon Heyman)

Yankees: Officially signed IF Stephen Drew to a one-year contract, the team announced. OF Eury Perez was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

HOT STOVE RUMORS

Mets: Three or four teams remain interested in trading for RHP Dillon Gee. (New York Post)

Orioles: RHP Chris Tillman is open to a multiyear contract extension. (Jon Heyman)

Tigers: GM Dave Dombrowski said the team is "probably not" going to re-sign RHP Max Scherzer ... Have had contact with RHP James Shields.

INJURY UPDATES

Padres: LHP Cory Luebke (Tommy John surgery) is expected to be ready at the start of spring training or slightly thereafter. (MLB.com)

MISCELLANY

Hall of Fame: LHP Randy Johnson will wear a Diamondbacks hat on his Hall of Fame plaque.

Red Sox: Owner John Henry has approved an extended road trip for his team so Fenway Park could be used in the 2024 Olympics, if necessary.

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