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All-Star catcher Brian McCann has reached agreement on a five-year, $85 million contract with the New York Yankees, a major first step in an off-season that the club has vowed would be an active one. The agreement was confirmed to USA TODAY Sports by a club official with knowledge of the deal but not authorized to speak publicly, because it is still pending McCann passing a physical examination.

Watch Chelsea vs Burnley live English Premier League.New signings Leon Cort and Nicky Weaver will be included in Burnley's squad to face Chelsea at Turf Moor.Andre Bikey will also be included along with keeper Weaver and central defender Cort.Graham Alexander is struggling with a calf strain but Chris McCann is hopeful of shaking off a knock on his knee.Nicky Weaver intends to seize his chance of Premier League resurrection with both hands knowing he has a dead man to thank for the fact he is still playing.