Report: Yankees sign Francisco to minor-league deal

Author: By The Sports Xchange
Published On: Mar 11 2013 04:53:38 PM CDT   Updated On: Mar 11 2013 04:53:39 PM CDT

Outfielder Ben Francisco was released by the Cleveland Indians on Monday, then he signed a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees later in the day, the New York Post reported.

Francisco played for three Major League teams last season - Houston, Toronto and Tampa Bay - and combined to hit .240 with four home runs.