Yankees Add Ensberg to the Mix at First Base

 
Morgan Ensberg vowed to take “a million ground balls” to learn the new position. [link]

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Working on the story now, but the Yankees have signed Morgan Ensberg to a minor-league contract. He’s going to work primarily as a first baseman.
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According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Yankees have signed Morgan Ensberg. ...They'll use him at first base (and maybe off the bench). Not sure if it's a minor or Major League deal. Jerry Crasnick confirms it , noting that the Rays and Giants expressed interest. Last year in 282 at-bats for the Astros and Padres, he hit .230, with 12 HR , and 39 RBI, with a ...
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Ensberg agrees to deal with Yankees, will compete for time at first base - MLB

Free-agent infielder Morgan Ensberg has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the New York Yankees , and will join the competition for the team's first base job in spring training. "I'm extremely excited about it,'' Ensberg said Thursday. ...
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Ensberg agrees to deal, to vie for Yankees 1B job

Free-agent infielder Morgan Ensberg has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the New York Yankees, and will join the competition for the team's first base job in spring training.
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Morgan Ensberg Signs With Yankees

According to a source, the Yankees have signed Morgan Ensberg.   They'll use him at first base (and maybe off the bench).  Not sure if it's a minor or Major League deal. Ensberg, 32, hit .231/.320/.404 for the Astros and Padres in ...
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