The New York Yankees have acquired Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson in a trade with the Texas Rangers in exchange for future considerations. Wilson is set to appear with the Yankees in Spring Training at some point in February or March, assigning him to Double-A Trenton’s roster. Wilson, however, has no plans to double up as a two-sport athlete like Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson; however he’s maintained his love for baseball and wants to continue his ties to the sport. Wilson was selected by the Rockies in the fourth round of the 2010 draft and spent two years in their farm system as a second baseman. The Rangers picked up Wilson in the minor league phase of the 2013 Rule 5 draft. Wilson made a cameo at the Rangers’ Spring Training camp in 2014 and 2015.
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