Yankees acquire outfielder
KANSAS CITY -- The Kansas City Royals announced outfielder Aaron Guiel was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees today after being designated for assignment by the Royals on June 30. Guiel, 33, played parts of five seasons with the Royals from 2002-2006, compiling a .245 career batting average with 31 home runs and 117 RBI in 263 games. He hit .220 (11-50) with three home runs and 7 RBI in 19 games for KC in 2006. Guiel also spent 52 games at Omaha (AAA), hitting .249 with 11 homers and 32 RBI. His best season came in 2003 when he hit .277 with a career-high 15 home runs and 52 RBI.
Guiel, a 21st-round draft pick by the Anaheim Angels in 1992, was signed as a minor league free agent by the Royals on June 13, 2000, from Oaxaca of the Mexican League.
