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.