After a few weeks of us speculating as to how good of a fit Garret Anderson would be for the Braves, it looks like the deal has been made. ?The Braves have reportedly finalized a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the free agent and expect for the announcement to be made tomorrow. ?Anderson is ...
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