Boston has signed OF Cody Ross to a one-year, $3 million contract. The deal also affords him some incentives based upon the amount of at-bats he gets. RHP Scott Atchison was designated for assignment to make room for Ross on the 40-man roster.
The 31-year-old Ross batted .240 with 11 homers and 52 runs batted in for San Francisco last season. A power hitter who has a flair for the dramatic, Ross should give them a good right-handed bat off of their bench as a pinch hitter and left-handed option to substitute in for DH David Ortiz. Ross could also get some playing time in left field early this season as LF Carl Crawford is expected to miss the beginning of the season following wrist surgery.
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