The New York Yankees acquired utility infielder Reid Brignac from the Colorado Rockies on Saturday for a reported $75,000. CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman was the first to report the deal.
Designated for assignment by the Rockies, Brignac can play shortstop, second and third base and consider him an upgrade over Alberto Gonzalez, who was DFA'd by the Yankees.
Brignac, who batted .250 with a homer and six RBIs for the Rox, will report to the Bronx on Sunday.
"He is a fly ball hitter so we will see if we can take advantage of the left-handed bat with Yankee Stadium here, a little bit," said Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. "He is a very good fielder, more so than a bat."
To the chagrin of Yankees fans, struggling outfielder Ben Francisco (.114-1-1) remains on the team.
"In terms of your fans' comments section, just say, 'I'm holding on to him to piss everyone off,'" Cashman said. "If you are dealing with the feedback, 'Why is this guy here?' Just tell them that, just to shut them up."
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