Feb 16, 2006 7:48 PM EST

The Yankees have agreed to a minor-league deal with pitcher Scott Erickson today, Newsday has learned.

Erickson, 38, threw for 10 minutes at the Yankees' minor-league complex this morning, impressing manager Joe Torre and pitching coach Ron Guidry.

If Erickson makes the team, he will earn a $550,000 salary.

The righthander pitched in 19 games for the Dodgers last season, starting eight, putting up a 1-4 record and 6.02 ERA.

Via Newsday