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Yankees welcome Teixeira to the Bronx Tue Jan  6 13:01:06 2009 EST
The contract, which was agreed to back on December 23, is believed to be worth $180 million and also reportedly includes a signing bonus and no-trade clause. Teixeira batted a combined .308 with 33 home runs and 121 RBI in 157 games with the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2008. Coming on the heels of the twin signings of free agent hurlers CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett to hefty contracts earlier this offseason, the deal for Teixeira continues the Yankees' apparent commitment
Report: Jones on his way out of LA Sat Jan  3 12:52:31 2009 EST
f that money can be used to resume pursuit of free-agent outfielder Manny Ramirez. Jones signed a two-year deal with the Dodgers last offseason, then struggled in his first year with the club. While battling a knee injury that eventually required surgery, Jones batted just .158 in 75 games with three homers and 14 runs batted in. He struck out 76 times in only 209 at-bats. The native of Curacao was a five-time All-Star and a 10-time Gold Glove winner during his 12 years with the Atlanta Braves.
Braves agree to terms with Norton Fri Dec 19 16:41:25 2008 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves and utilityman Greg Norton have agreed to terms on a one-year contract for 2009. Per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed. The 36-year-old Norton came over to Atlanta in a May 2008 trade with the Seattle Mariners and posted seven homers, 35 runs batted in and a .262 average in 117 games for the Braves and Mariners in 2008. Norton's 85 career pinch hits rank second among active players, and since 2001 the California native leads the ma
Furcal heading back to Atlanta Tue Dec 16 09:57:34 2008 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves have reportedly signed shortstop Rafael Furcal to a three-year contract with a vesting option for a fourth season. Fox Sports is reporting that the deal could be announced as soon as Tuesday once he passes a physical. The signing comes as bit of a surprise, as the Oakland Athletics were believed to have made the best offer for Furcal, who was the NL Rookie of the Year for Atlanta in 2000. The move could also signify the start of trade talks for
Royals add RHP Farnsworth to bullpen Sat Dec 13 19:17:57 2008 EST
Marlins first baseman Mike Jacobs and former Boston Red Sox outfielder Coco Crisp. "Kyle Farnsworth's power arm blends in well with the rest of our bullpen," Moore said. "We feel his presence will impact our bullpen and make it very strong." Moore was part of the Atlanta Braves organization in 2005 when the team acquired Farnsworth for the stretch run. He helped the Braves secure their 14th straight division title that year, as he saved 10 games, while pitching to a 1.98 ERA in 18 appearances.
Braves non-tender pitcher James Fri Dec 12 21:38:03 2008 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves non-tendered pitcher Chuck James on Friday, making him a free agent. James, 27, regressed last season after a pair of 11-win seasons. The left- hander went 2-5 in seven starts with a 9.10 earned run average before undergoing shoulder surgery in August. He is expected to miss most or all of the 2009 campaign. James went 11-4 with a 3.78 ERA in 25 games -- 18 starts -- in 2006, his breakout year, and posted an 11-10 mark with a 4.24 ERA the follow
Report: Burnett agrees to deal with Yanks Fri Dec 12 17:39:09 2008 EST
ins a solid 87-76 record and a 3.81 ERA in his 10-year career, with the Marlins and Blue Jays. Unlike Sabathia's contract, which reportedly includes an opt-out clause after three seasons, Burnett's contract does not include such a clause. The Atlanta Braves were the other known team making a push for Burnett's services. As per the report, the signing of Burnett means the Yankees will not pursue free agent pitcher Derek Lowe, who is coming off a 14-11 campaign with the Los Angeles Dodgers while p
Braves sign catcher Ross Fri Dec  5 17:01:42 2008 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Dave Ross to a two-year contract on Friday. Ross, a seven-year veteran who has played for the Dodgers, Pirates, Padres, Reds and Red Sox, has hit .222 with 60 home runs and has a .435 slugging percentage in 431 career games. The 31-year-old will serve as a backup to All-Star catcher Brian McCann.
Finally we have some action Fri Dec  5 12:22:50 2008 EST
pton returned to Houston and Trever Miller bolted Tampa Bay for St. Louis. Apart from those moves, let's check out a few rumors as we head into the Winter Meetings, which get underway on Monday in Las Vegas. - A.J. Burnett could sign with the Atlanta Braves this weekend. Depending on who you believe, the Braves have guaranteed him four years with a fifth year option. The New York Yankees are expected to meet with Burnett this weekend as well, but they are not inclined to go five years on the inj
Brewers sign P Julio Thu Dec  4 17:09:00 2008 EST
Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - The Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent relief pitcher Jorge Julio to a one-year contract on Thursday. The 29-year-old split time last season between the Cleveland Indians and the Atlanta Braves, going 3-0 with a 3.60 earned-run average in 27 appearances out of the bullpen. He was released by the Indians on June 2 before signing a minor-league deal with the Braves on June 14. The right-hander was called up by Atlanta in September and responded by posting a 3-0 m
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