Report: Andruw Jones signs with Japanese team


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Updated: 12/07/2012 5:38 pm | Published: 12/07/2012 4:46 pm
Andruw Jones #22 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of the game on September 25, 2012 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Hannah Foslien, Getty Images)
Andruw Jones #22 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of the game on September 25, 2012 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Hannah Foslien, Getty Images)

(Sports Network) - Veteran outfielder Andruw Jones has reportedly signed a one-year contract to play in Japan.

CBSSports.com is reporting the story through Nikkan Sports that Jones has agreed to play for the Rakuten Golden Eagles with a deal that will pay him around $3.5 million.

The 35-year old batted just .197 with 14 home runs and 34 RBI in 94 games last season with the Yankees, his second year with the club.

A 10-time Gold Glove winner and five-time All-Star, Jones has played in the majors since coming into the league in 1996 with the Atlanta Braves.

While also playing for the Dodgers, Rangers and White Sox, he is a career. 254 hitter with 434 home runs and 1,289 RBI in 2,196 games.

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