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Sources: Yankees sign Travis Hafner
Hafner was probably my favorite Indian of all time. He was also the last remaining player from our 2007 playoff run if I remember correctly (not counting Sizemore's corpse). He had a rough final few years here, but I wish him all the best for the last few years of his career.
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The New York Yankees have signed designated hitter Travis Hafner, sources told ESPNNewYork.com Thursday.
An official announcement is expected later in the day.
Hafner, 35, will be the Yankees' left-handed designated hitter, a spot that opened when Raul Ibanez signed with the Seattle Mariners earlier this offseason.
Sources said Hafner, who also can play first base, will receive a one-year, incentive-laden deal.
Hafner's career has been derailed by injuries. For four seasons (2004-07) as a member of the Cleveland Indians, he was one of the best hitters in the majors, finishing in the top eight in American League MVP voting each of those years.
In each of the past five seasons, however, Hafner has played in more than 100 games only once. He batted .228 last season with 12 homers and 34 RBIs in 66 games.
From the right side, the Yankees could use a rotation of players to DH, much as they did in 2012.
Eduardo Nunez, if he makes the team, could be one bat, while the Yankees also could use it as a resting stop for older players such as Derek Jeter, Kevin Youkilis and -- if he returns -- Alex Rodriguez.
The Yankees also have picked up right-handed hitting outfielders Matt Diaz, Russ Canzler and Juan Rivera this offseason.
Hafner was probably my favorite Indian of all time. He was also the last remaining player from our 2007 playoff run if I remember correctly (not counting Sizemore's corpse). He had a rough final few years here, but I wish him all the best for the last few years of his career.
[video=youtube;dD7LreZ96sA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD7LreZ96sA[/video]
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