CF Edmonds signs with Brewers
January 28, 2010
MILWAUKEE (AP)—Outfielder Jim Edmonds(notes) has agreed to a minor league contractwith the Milwaukee Brewers, hoping to return to the big leagues after sittingout last season.
The 39-year-old is a career .284 hitter with 382 homers and 1,176 RBIs in 16seasons with Anaheim, St. Louis, San Diego and the Chicago Cubs.
A four-time All-Star and eight-time Gold Glove winner, he hit .235 with 20homers and 55 RBIs in 111 games for the Padres and Cubs two years ago.
General manager Doug Melvin has been looking for left-handed hitters to helpfill out his predominantly right-handed roster. Milwaukee’s outfielders includeRyan Braun, Corey Hart(notes), Carlos Gomez(notes) and Jody Gerut(notes).
