Well, it looks like the New York Yankees are ended 2011 on a positive note, as CBS Jon Heyman tweeted that GM Brain Cashman finally
re-sign 10-time Gold Glove winner Andruw Jones.
Jones is not the five-time All-Star he once was, but he is well worth the $2 million bucks plus another $1.4 million in incentives the Yankees just gave him for another season.
Jones is only 34-years old and still has enough pop and glove to be a sizeable and solid fourth outfielder. And it was puzzling how long the Yankees waited to make sure Jones didn’t wind-up in an opposing team’s dugout, but that seems to fit the bill perfectly for this off-season.
Jones posted a .291 average, .416 OBP and .612 slugging during the second-half of 2011. He did that by hitting nine homers, six doubles, 21 RBIs, and drawing 19 walks.
You can expect a healthier version of Jones in 2012, as he was plagued by a bad knee last season and had surgery immediately after the Yankees ALDS elimination back in mid-November.
Having a lefty basher is a godsend especially in hitting friendly Yankee Stadium, and having one named Andruw Jones is about the best you can get.
Hey at least 2011 is ending on a positive because even baby steps are at least moving in the right direction, forward.
See you next year folks…
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ive been jonesing for andruw
I am so happy the Yankees did not lose Jones, as I would have been really upset and worried. He is great for the clubhouse and can still hit the heck out of the ball!!
Welcome back Mr. Jones!!
jones is right handed!!
I think she meant against left pitching…… cause would be a lefty basher!!!
does he switch hit?
Sorry….I should have been more clear but I am well aware that Jones hits right and he is known to bash lefty pitching. My bad I will be more clear next time.
Lefty basher could mean he hits lefty hitters well but then you say hitter friendly Yankee Stadium which means right field so you really have it messed up.