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New York Yankees: Matt Diaz Will Give Yankees a Good Right-Handed Alternative

Rosenthal of Fox Sports recently reported that Matt Diaz has signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees.

The deal could potentially be worth up to $1.2 million should Diaz reach the major leagues, with a chance to earn an additional $800,000 in incentives.  

The 34-year-old Diaz has been suffering from recurring thumb issues since 2010, but according to his agents at Reynolds Sports Management, the outfielder's injury problems are a thing of the past.  

Prior to the 2010 season, Diaz was a solid contributor, hitting .313 with 13 home runs and 58 RBI in 371 at-bats in 2009, .338 with 12 home runs and 45 RBI in 2007 and .327 with seven home runs and 32 RBI in 297 at-bats in 2006—with only one off year in 2008 where ...

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