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Japanese club set to sign former Yankee Jones

Posted 12/11/12

TOKYO — The Rakuten Eagles of Japan’s Pacific League say they are set to sign veteran major league outfielder Andruw Jones.

The 35-year-old Jones became a free agent after playing for the New York Yankees the last two seasons, and the Eagles said he is expected to complete a deal after undergoing a physical. Jones is a five-time All-Star and has 10 Gold Gloves. He hit 434 career home runs over 17 seasons in the majors and could provide a boost for the Eagles.

whose 52 homers were the fewest in Japan last season.

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