Seattle Signs Guillen
Jun 7, 2014 7:22 AM
Seattle announced on Monday, the first day of the winter meetings, the signing of free-agent outfielder Jose Guillen to a one-year contract with an option for the 2008 season.
Per club policy, the terms of the contract weren't disclosed, though reports indicated that the 30-year-old Guillen -- who played the last two seasons with Washington -- will earn $5.5 million in 2007 with the possibility of another $3 million in incentives.
Guillen appeared in just 69 games last season with the Nationals. He underwent season-ending, reconstructive surgery on his right elbow in July to repair a torn ligament.
Guillen passed a physical on Sunday and agreed to terms with Seattle shortly thereafter.
"We feel like this is a signing with some real upside," Mariners general manager Bill Bavasi said. "Our doctors have given him a very complete physical, and we are very confident he's healthy. When Jose has been healthy in his career, he's put up numbers. This was an opportunity for us to sign a top-quality right fielder and a productive middle-of-the-order hitter."
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