The Dodgers have invested hundreds of millions of dollars this winter to improve a roster that just won the World Series. It’s enough of a spending spree to put Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner in the same class as every other owner in MLB.

A week after his upcoming deal was first reported, Yates has reached a one-year deal with Los Angeles, per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. He'll be paid $13 million with a potential $1 million bonus if he reached 55 appearances, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes have ended, but it's interesting to learn what went on behind the scenes throughout the free agency saga for Japanese sensation.