The Atlanta Braves have made an initial offer for Eric Hinske to return to the Braves for 2011. The contract offer is approximately $1.5 million for one year. He has made it known that if the Braves offer two years he will snatch the contract out of their hands to sign it. The Braves seem reluctant to offer two years. He made $1 million last year. There is no word as to what he may be looking for in money.
Braves sign reliever to minor league deal
The Braves signed Jay Sborz from the Detroit Tigers’ minor league system. He is a former 2nd round pick. He has battled control, but has an arm that could prove beneficial.
Braves trade strike out prone outfielder to the Yankees -
Cody Johnson was a first round draft pick in 2006. He has been unable to take advice and guidance to help alleviate his strike out problem. He has struck out almost 40% of the time in his minor league career. The Yankees sent the Braves some cash considerations.
Braves add outfielder and two pitchers to 40 man roster -
The Braves are trying to protect themselves from the upcoming Rule 5 draft. They added outfielder Matt Young and pitchers Randall Delgado and Cory Gearrin to their 40 man roster.
Frank Wren recently mentioned that Young could compete for a bench role with the 2011 season. He has had a great Fall with the Arizona Fall League.
Delgado is one of the best prospects in the Braves system. He looks like he could be ready to join the team by 2012.
Gearrin could compete for a bullpen spot in the Spring. He is a sidearmed pitcher.
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