The rumblings continue in New York, as multiple reports confirm that the Yankees have acquired Cleveland Indians outfielder Austin Kearns for a player to be determined later.
Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman and Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal confirmed the deal on their Twitter accounts. Heyman stated the following:
"Kearns being told now hes on way to Yankees. [Probably] knew he was a goner when he was pulled."
Trade rumors began flying during Cleveland's game in Toronto on Friday, when Kearns was pulled for a pinch runner midway through the game. The deal with Kearns comes just hours after the Yankees unofficially acquired Lance Berkman.
Kearns posted a .268 batting average with eight homers and 42 RBIs this season with the Indians.
