SIGNED: Free Agent Andrew McCutchen Heads to American League

Five-time All-Star and former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen has spent his entire career in the National League, mainly, of course, with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now, as a free agent, he has decided to take his talents to the Texas Rangers of the American League.

Andrew McCutchen will join the Rangers on a minor league deal after spending the last three years back in Pittsburgh pic.twitter.com/x63KDcJ4Ie
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Now going into his 18th season, McCutchen's MVP days are long ago in the rear-view mirror (2013), but he's still hoping to contribute, after his three-year return stint in Pittsburgh came to an end after last season.

It'll be a minor league deal for Cutch to start his Texas run, with an invite to the Rangers' major league camp.

The Pirates great has a lifetime .271 average and .822 OPS. In the last three years back in Pittsburgh, his numbers have dipped to the .700 OPS mark, and just a bit under league average, with an OPS+ of 95 (100 being league avg). He hit 13 homers with a .333 on-base pct, while batting .239 last season. He posted an overall .736 OPS for the Bucs over his three-year reunion.

His first go-round saw him earn All-Star honors in five of his first seven years in the majors, including that three straight top-3 MVP finishes (and an award in 2013). He had three straight years of .900+ OPS marks, and 20-20 stats (homers & stolen bases).

McCutchen will be in his age-39 season this year, but still feels he can contribute to a big league team. He's one of the most respected veterans in the game, and he'll bring that to the Rangers clubhouse.