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Red Sox, Ellsbury agree to 1-year deal

Published Jan. 17, 2012 12:00 a.m. ET

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The Red Sox agreed to terms on Tuesday with outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and infielder Mike Aviles on one-year, non-guaranteed contracts, avoiding salary arbitration.

Ellsbury, 28, was named the American League Comeback Player of the Year and finished second in AL MVP voting after a breakout season. He hit .321 and set career highs with 46 doubles, 32 home runs, 119 runs, 105 RBIs and 52 walks in 158 games. He led the majors with 364 total bases and 83 extra-base hits.

Selected by the Red Sox in the 2005 first round, Ellsbury has a .301 career average.

Aviles, 30, was acquired by Boston from Kansas City on July 30, 2011 and hit .317 in 38 games. He played third base, shortstop, second base, right and left field.

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