Tweet During his 17-year career Andruw Jones has spent time with the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, and most recently the New York Yankees. According to Nikkan Sports Jones has decided to continue his playing career overseas, signing a one-year deal with the Rakuten Golden Eagles estimated to be [...]
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