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Yankees sign Lane
Published 1/11/2008 by Andrew Fletcher at Scott Proctor's Arm - A New York Yankees Blog
Earlier today, the Post reported that the Yankees were looking at possibly signing outfielder Jason Lane. Tonight, the Yankees signed Lane to a minor-league contract, according to Brian Cashman on YES (via Peter Abraham). Though Lane is a career outfielder, the Yankees believe he can play first even though he has only played four career games there. After hitting 26 home runs in 2005, Lane has struggled over the last two seasons. He hit 15 home runs, but only hit .201 in 2006. He then hit .175 last season in 71 ...

Yankees Sign Jason Lane
Published 1/11/2008 by Greg Cohen at Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog
From Peter Abraham: Brian Cashman said on YES tonight that the Yankees have signed Jason Lane to a minor-league deal. It can't hurt, but I still don't understand why the Yankees needed another outfielder. ...

Yanks Sign Lane, Chase Cameron
Published 1/11/2008 by Bronx Liaison at Bronx Liaison
The Yankees signed Jason Lane to a minor league deal, according to the LoHud Yankees blog. Brian Cashman said on YES tonight that the Yankees have signed Jason Lane to a minor-league deal. A right-handed bat, Lane can play all three OF spots and a little first ...

Yanks sign Jason Lane to minor-league deal
Published 1/11/2008 by JMM at MY BASEBALL BIAS
JASON LANE OF/INF STATS From PeteAbe: Brian Cashman said on YES tonight that the Yankees have signed Jason Lane to a minor-league deal. A right-handed bat, Lane can play all three OF spots and a little first base. He’s 31 and coming off two hideous seasons. He did hit 26 homers in 2005. I’ve seen a few of my fellow bloggers against bringing in Lane, and not to pile on, but I’m with them. I had Lane on one of my fantasy teams back in 2006 when he put up an offensive line of ...

Yankees Sign Lane
Published 1/11/2008 by Brian at Depressed Fan
According to Pete Abraham, Brian Cashman said on YES tonight the Yanks have indeed signed outfielder Jason Lane. No terms have been released, but I'd imagine the deal is for 1 year and three dollars. Lane's numbers have been absolute garbage for the past two years. When this rumor first broke it was believed the Yanks would give him a shot at first base, where he's never played before. If this is a minor-league contract, and an invite to training camp, it's no big deal. If it's a major league contract, they're going to have to make room for Lane on the 40-man roster, ...

A walk down Yankee ‘Lane’
Published 1/11/2008 by Ben K. at River Avenue Blues
... The Yankees signed Jason Lane to a Minor League contract. He’ll probably be invited to Spring Training, and I will probably continue to write cheesy headlines with that play off of his last name. ...

Cash has gone off the deep end
Published 1/11/2008 by Yankees Muse at Yankees Muse
According to Pete Abraham Cashman has signed Jason Lane to a minor league contract. From a distance this looks like he needs to cut back on the Red Bull, but I'm hopeful that its just for insurance purposes. I guess when you look at it he is very athletic and has always been a good fielder. If this translates well into learning first base than it just might be a viable backup plan should something in his first base platoon crumble. Especially if they end up trading Melky away changing the dynamics of their outfield and first base/DH situation. I'm confident he was cheap ...