Hideki Matsui, A's Agree to 1-Year Contract

Filed under: Athletics, MLB Hot Stove, MLB Free Agency

The A's finally landed a free agent Tuesday, signing designated hitter Hideki Matsui to a one-year deal.

Matsui will make $4.25 million plus possible incentives for Oakland -- a notable cut from the $6 million he made in putting together a solid season as the Angels' DH in 2010. The 36-year-old hit .271 with 21 homers, 84 RBI and an .820 OPS in Anaheim before diving back into free agency.

Matsui was set to be introduced at a press conference in Oakland on Tuesday.

The A's previously made bids for Lance Berkman, who signed with St. Louis, and Adrian Beltre, who remains a free agent in search of greener pastures.

Matsui reportedly enjoyed life on the West Coast after a seven-year stint with the Yankees from 2003-09 and should provide a much-needed boost for Oakland's offense.

 

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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/12/14/hideki-matsui-as-agree-to-1-year-contract/

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