Andruw Jones to LA

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Andruw Jones is following Joe Torre to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Gold Glove center fielder and the Dodgers reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday night on a $36.2 million, two-year contract that gives him the fifth-highest average salary in the major leagues.

He must pass a physical for the deal to be completed, a person familiar with the negotiations said, speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made.

A five-time All-Star, Jones will receive a $12.2 million signing bonus, of which $5.1 million is payable next year, $2.1 million in 2009 and $5 million in 2010. He well get salaries of $9 million next year and $15 million in 2009, and also will receive a no-trade clause.

His agreement with the Dodgers was first reported by the Los Angeles Times on its Web site.

[whitey]

Jones really hurt his value this past season (his walk year). Anyway, I think this is a fine move by the Dodgers. First of all they get to move Juan Pierre to a corner outfield spot, which is where he belongs. Second of all I expect Jones to have a bounce back year offensively.

They definitely overpaid for him at $18m a year, but I'd rather overpay for a player like Jones over 2 years then overpay for a guy like Jones for 6 years...

Now if they did this as a precursor to trading Matt Kemp then I'm not sure how I feel about it. Right now I like it though.

[CrackerRiley]

The end of an era in Atlanta...

[appfan2008]

As a braves fan it is definately sad to see him go but it may be time... no more jones boys just one of them left and he is 36 years old :(

[813Jag]

If he's got some tread left on him, I like the move. Any improvement is needed to challenge in the NL West.

[AZGrizFan]

A move destined to maintain LA mired in mediocrity. He's a better defensive player, but he's an overpaid JD Drew offensively. xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx

Besides, if the D-Backs land Dan Haren, it won't matter a lick what anybody else does... xlolx xlolx xwhistlex xwhistlex

[appfan2008]

I think this is a good move for LA they need AJ patrolling their outfield...

[Eyes of Old Main]

As a Braves fan, I'm glad to see him go. Jones was way too unreliable and even when his power stroke was working, his batting average and K's were a problem. Besides, I've always felt like he wasn't trying his hardest most of the time. No doubt, Andruw Jones is a great ball player, but I'd much rather see someone else in CF for the Braves and have that money applied to a bigger need (ie: Pitching).