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McCann leaving Braves, agrees to 5-year deal with Yankees
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Former Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (16) is shown in a game Sept. 24 against the Milwaukee Brewers at Turner Field in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore
NEW YORK — Free-agent catcher Brian McCann and the New York Yankees are about to complete a five-year deal worth around $85 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal wasn't finalized. The contract is expected to include a vesting option for at least another year.
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