Yankees general manager Brian Cashman sure does love him some inexpensive and potentially expendable veteran players he can ink to minor league contracts.
With left-handed relief pitchers, Rex Brothers and Daniel Coulombe — and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki raring to report to Tampa, FLA in mid-February, the Yanks came to terms with 29-year-old speedy outfielder, Billy Burns.
Having spent parts of four seasons with the A’s and Royals, Burns’ most productive year was in 2015 with Oakland. In 125 games (career-high 555 plate appearances), Burns slashed .294/.334/.392/ with 70 runs scored, 18 doubles, nine triples, five homers, 42 RBIs and 26 stolen bases.