Free agent fighter Dan Henderson has finally been signed by an organization and it's not Strikeforce or the UFC. In a surpising move the New York Yankees have signed Henderson to a three-year deal that will pay him $13 million per year through the 2012 baseball season.
"The Yankees always get the top free agents in the off-season and this year is no different." Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said to a group of reporters."We can't wait to see Dan partake in a bench clearing brawl. Either standing up or on the ground we now hold an advantage in any on-field fights. Our pitchers should have no fear to pitch the other team inside now."
Henderson had a very public fallout with the UFC and says he is happy to now be employed by someone a little less emotional than UFC president Dana White. "You know George Steinbrenner and the Steinbrenner family treat their athletes with respect by paying them what they deserve. I have always admired what the Yankees brand stands for." Henderson said before taking a few rounds of batting practice. "While I am having trouble trying to make contact and hit the ball, my cardio seems to be better than most of my teammates. So that's good."
