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Baseball-Cubs land prized outfielder Heyward - reports (Reuters)

Dec 11 (Reuters) - The Chicago Cubs filled a large gap in centre field by agreeing to terms with prized free agent Jason Heyward, according to multiple reports on Friday.

Heyward, a three-time Gold Glove winner who was considered the top outfielder on the free agent market, agreed to a multi-year deal worth $184 million, according to the reports.

After spending his first five Major League Baseball seasons with the Atlanta Braves, Heyward helped power the St. Louis Cardinals to the best record in baseball in 2015 as he batted .