Continuing their free-agent signings, the Yankees have signed Jacoby Ellsbury and Kelly Johnson. Ellsbury is a former Red Sox player and a center fielder. He batted .298 last year with nine home runs. He also had a good .355 on-base percentage. He is also somewhat young, he turned 30 in September. He will be paid $153 million dollars for seven years. I am hoping that this will not turn into a contract that will hurt the Yankees for years to come. The last few years of the deal might be painful if Ellsbury's production declines.
Kelly Johnson was a less prized free-agent, but still a valuable one. He will be paid three million dollars for one year. He is also a possible replacement for Robinson Cano if needed. Johnson's main asset is his power, he has hit 16 home runs in each of the last two years. This is some much needed power for the Yankees. He is a valuable piece to fill the Yankees' gaps.
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