While Jesse Barfield may not be an all-time Yankee at the forefront of any diehard's memory, he carved out enough of a niche for himself in pinstripes to qualify as a long-time participant in the team's most heartwarming tradition.

Los Angeles received minor league outfielder Mike Sirota, a grand-nephew of Hall of Fame pitcher Whitey Ford, and a pick in competitive balance round A of the amateur draft in July, currently No. 37 overall. Lux had a $1,225,000 salary last year.

Second baseman Gavin Lux was traded from the Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds, three days after Los Angeles agreed to a $12.5 million, three-year contract with infielder Hyeseong Kim. The World Series champs received minor league outfielder Mike Sirota,