TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees have finalized a $2 million, one-year contract with Andruw Jones.
The team announced the deal with the five-time All-Star outfielder on Monday.
Jones can earn an additional $1.2 million in performance bonuses as part of the agreement: $150,000 each for 250 and 275 plate appearances, $200,000 apiece for 300 and 325, and $250,000 each for each of 350 and 375.
The 33-year-old Jones will be a right-handed-hitting backup to Brett Gardner, Curtis Granderson and Nick Swisher. He made an impact against New York in his rookie season, homering twice for Atlanta at Yankee Stadium in the 1996 World Series opener.
Jones hit .230 with 19 homers and 48 RBIs in 107 games last season with the Chicago White Sox.
To make room on the 40-man roster, New York designated right-handed pitcher Brian Schlitter for assignment.
