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Is Brian McCann Contract a Sign That Yankees Are Back to Free-Spending Ways?

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After acting like a mid-market penny-pinching outfit during recent offseasons, the New York Yankees have dipped their toes back into the major free-agent waters.



According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports and WFAN, former Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann is on his way to the Bronx on a five-year, $85 million free-agent contract. The deal includes a no-trade clause and could be worth up to $100 million if an option year is picked up.

Over nine outstanding seasons for the Atlanta Braves, McCann posted prolific offensive numbers. He brings left-handed power, five Silver Slugger awards and a career .823 OPS to New York. To put that number in perspective, Yankees catchers combined to post a ...

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