Outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and the New York Yankees have agreed to a seven-year, $153 million dollar deal, according to multiple reports.
The deal is pending a physical, and includes an eighth-year option that would increase the total value of the contract to $169 million if exercised.
Ellsbury, 30, was a member of the rival Red Sox for the past seven seasons. Last year, he batted .298 with nine home runs and 52 RBI, and led the league with 52 stolen bases.
Notable Red Sox to become Yankees: •Jacoby Ellsbury (2013) •Johnny Damon (2006) •Roger Clemens (1999) •Wade Boggs (1992) •Babe Ruth (1919)
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 4, 2013
Jacoby Ellsbury Gets 7-Year Deal with Yankees Worth Over $150 Million, Scott Boras Wins Again http://t.co/OBtTrShZ3I via @thebiglead
— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) December 4, 2013
Jacoby Ellsbury is headed to division-rival Yankees for a 7 year deal worth $153 million. http://t.co/a5UzqYsuX2
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) December 4, 2013
The #Yankees have reached a tentative agreement with Jacoby Ellsbury on a seven-year deal in excess of $150 million.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 4, 2013
Yankees deal with Ellsbury is seven years and $153 million. That’s $12 million more than Crawford’s contract.
— Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) December 4, 2013
