The New Yankees acquired Abreu from the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Desperate and a productive bat in their depleted outfield, the Yankees took on Abreu's hefty contract, hoping the two-time All-Star right fielder can help them catch first-place Boston in the AL East. (Updated 7/31/2006) Analysis: A .301 career hitter, Abreu fills a major void in the lineup. New York has been without injured outfielders Gary Sheffield and Hideki Matsui for most of the season. Abreu was batting .277 with eight homers and 65 RBIs. His 91 walks led the majors and his .427 on-base percentage was third in the National League. He has 198 home runs and 841 RBIs over 10 seasons.