Yankees sign Lofton, Gordon

From the Yankee press release:

NEW YORK YANKEES - BREAKING NEWS
December 23, 2003
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-> Yankees sign OF Lofton and RHP Gordon <-

The Yankees announced Tuesday that they have signed free-agent outfielder Kenny Lofton and free-agent relief pitcher Tom Gordon to two-year contracts.

Lofton has a .298 batting average in his 13-year Major-League career and has 538 stolen bases, the second-highest total among active players in 2003. He has played for seven different teams (Houston Astros, 1991; Cleveland Indians, 1992-’96, 1998-2001; Chicago White Sox, 2002; San Francisco Giants, 2002; Chicago Cubs, 2003 and the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2003).

Gordon posted a 7-6 record with a 3.16 ERA in 66 relief appearances with the Chicago White Sox last season. Gordon is a 16-year veteran (Kansas City Royals, 1988-95; Boston Red Sox, 1996-2000; Chicago Cubs, 2001-02; Houston Astros, 2002; and the White Sox, 2003).

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