Yanks Make A Minor Move

It was reported today by Ken Davidoff that the Yankees have signed outfielder Jon Weber to a minor league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training. This winter he's been playing for Venados de Mazatlan of the Mexican Winter League. In 15 games he's hitting .455/.471/.682 with 3 HR and 19 RBI. In 117 games for the triple-A Durham Bulls this season the 31-year-old hit .302/.382/.497 with 14 HR and 69 RBI. He hasn't made a MLB appearance and has spent the last decade in the minors.