Indians sign 2B Mark Grudzielanek

Indians sign 2B Mark Grudzielanek

Published Jan. 12, 2010 12:55 p.m. ET

CLEVELAND (AP) Former Gold Glove-winning second baseman Mark Grudzielanek has signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians.

A .290 career hitter, Grudzielanek did not play in the majors last season. He spent 2009 in Minnesota's minor league system after signing with the Twins in July. In 2008, he batted .299 with three homers and 24 RBIs in 86 games for the Kansas City Royals. He ended that season on the disabled list with an ankle injury.

The 39-year-old Grudzielanek has played with five teams over 14 major league seasons from 1995-2008. He was an All-Star with Montreal in 1996. He led the NL in doubles in 1997 and most recently won a Gold Glove with the Royals in 2006.

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