Suzuki, Yanks nearing two-year deal

Right fielder Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners tips his helmet after hitting his 200th hit of the season against the Texas Rangers on September 13, 2009 during game two of a double header at the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. Suzuki became the first player to have nine consecutive 200 hit seasons. (Ronald Martinez, Getty Images)
Right fielder Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners tips his helmet after hitting his 200th hit of the season against the Texas Rangers on September 13, 2009 during game two of a double header at the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. Suzuki became the first player to have nine consecutive 200 hit seasons. (Ronald Martinez, Getty Images)
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Updated: 12/15/2012 3:26 pm

(Sports Network) - Ichiro Suzuki and the New York Yankees are closing in on a two-year contract, according to a story on the team's website.

The 39-year-old outfielder's deal will likely be worth between $12 and $13 million.

Acquired by the Yankees on July 23 from the Seattle Mariners, Suzuki batted .322 with five homers and 27 RBI in 67 games for New York.

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