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Sources: Red Sox, Ross reach agreement

Published Jan. 23, 2012 12:00 a.m. ET

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Ken Rosenthal

The Red Sox, adding depth to their outfield, have reached agreement with free agent Cody Ross. The deal is for one year and $3 million, according to major league sources.

Ross told The Associated Press in a text message late Monday that the deal won't be finalized until he takes a physical. He expressed his thanks on Twitter to San Francisco fans and wrote: ''Looking fwd to meeting the (hash)redsoxnation fans!!''

Ross, 31, will give the Sox a right-handed alternative in right field and also provide insurance in left if Carl Crawford fails to recover from wrist surgery by Opening Day.

Ryan Kalish and Ryan Sweeney, both left-handed hitters, are among the Red Sox's other candidates in right, along with Darnell McDonald, a right-handed hitter.

Ross, the MVP of the 2010 National League Championship Series, batted .240/.325/.405 for the Giants last season, with 14 home runs and 52 RBI.

He is a career .282/.349/.563 hitter against left-handed pitching.

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