In a move to keep C.C. Sabathia happy about his decision to sign with the Yankees, the Bronx Bombers swong a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers to acquire centerfielder Mike Cameron, one of Sabathia's old teammates and best friends.Cameron is a reliable outfielder, and is arguably the best outfielder on the team now, with the aging Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui set to play left and right field respectively.
All the Yankees had to give up was center fielder Melky Cabrera, who was too small to play center and did not hit much either last season.
Cameron is no stranger to New York, he spent three years with the Mets from 2003 - 2005. He had some good moments, but is best remembered for crashing head first into Carlos Beltran in 2005. Both suffered severe head injuries, but Cameron got the worse of the hit, ending his season and career with the Metropolitans.
Cameron is also a good guy to add to the clubhouse. He is known for keeping teammates loose, something that will be important in a Yankee clubhouse that is full of stiffs.
Last season Cameron hit .243 with 25 homeruns for the Brewers. The Yankees will be Mike's sixth team. He has spent time with the Mariners, Reds, Mets, Padres and Brewers in succession through his career.
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