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The Yankees came to an agreement with Cuban infielder Juan Miranda.  Miranda will start the season in the Florida State League and he’ll make just over $2 million over the four year life of the contract.

He’s 23 and he’s a left handed hitter.  Based on his stats in Cuba, he seems like a patient hitter with 73 walks and 87 strikeouts and it looks like he’ll be able to play first base and outfield.  Sounds like a solid all around athlete.

The Yanks also look close to signing Kei Igawa.  He took his physical and if everything turns out okay, that should complete the $20 million, five year deal.