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Report: Nyjer Morgan signs minor-league deal with Indians

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Nyjer Morgan has signed a minor-league deal with the Cleveland Indians, according to Nyjer Morgan:

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Morgan spent the 2013 season in Japan, where he hit .294/.361/.434 in 108 games with Yokohama. He hit 11 home runs and had 50 RBI. 

Morgan, 33, last played in the majors with the Brewers in 2012. He had an awful 67 wRC+ in 122 games, but played above-average defense in center and left field. 

Morgan has a career 92 wRC+ in 583 games, and has been an above-average outfield defender throughout his six years in the majors.

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