When the Yankees acquired outfielder Aaron Hicks it all but signified the end of Chris Young‘s tenure in the Bronx. Young has now defected to the dark side, agreeing to a multi-year deal, pending a physical, with the Boston Red Sox according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Young fills a need for the Sox, who were looking for a veteran right-handed OF bat. Young provides protection against Jackie Bradley Jr. and Rusney Castillo – two guys who have yet to really prove themselves to be everyday players.