Official: Yanks' ink Brian McCann to five-year deal

The Yankees five-year, $85 million contract has become official on Tuesday after days of finalizing paperwork and completing a physical.

McCann, who has played for the Braves organization since 2005, is a career .277 hitter with 176 career home runs and 661 runs batted in. He also provides a solid defensive option behind the plate. He is also a seven-time All-Star and a five-time Silver Slugger at the catcher position

His contract with the Yankees ends up being a five-year, $85 million contact with a vesting option for 2019.

McCann will officially become a Yankee on Thursday when he gets introduced on Thursday.