The Yankees today acquired outfielder Chris Dickerson from the Brewers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Sergio Mitre.
Dickerson, 28, has appeared in 173 career games over three seasons with Cincinnati (2008-10) and Milwaukee (2010), compiling a .267 career batting average with eight home runs and 35 RBI. A left-handed batter and thrower, Dickerson has appeared at all three outfield positions during the course of his career.
In 2010, he batted .206 (20-for-97) with no home runs and five RBI in 45 combined games at the Major League level. He played 20 games with Cincinnati before being traded to Milwaukee on August 9 for outfielder Jim Edmonds. .
Mitre, 30, was 0-3 with one save and a 3.33 ERA (54.0IP, 20ER) in 27 appearances (including three starts) with the Yankees in 2010. Signed by the Yankees as a free agent on November 16, 2008, Mitre went 3-6 with a 5.03 ERA (105.2IP, 59ER) in 39 games (including 12 starts) over two seasons with the club.
Yankees Send Mitre To Brewers For Dickerson





