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Braves sign OF Bourn, RHP Jurrjens (AP)

Found January 17, 2012 on Yahoo! Sports:
PLAYERS: Michael Bourn,  Jair Jurrjens
TEAMS: Atlanta Braves

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The Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration Tuesday, agreeing to one-year deals with outfielder Michael Bourn for $6.845 million, starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens for $5.5 million and reliever Eric O'Flaherty for $2.49 million. The agreements were reached just before teams and players exchanged figures for arbitration hearings.
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Via AP on Fox  |  January 17, 2012
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Via Fox Sports South  |  January 17, 2012
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Via Pro Sports Daily  |  January 17, 2012
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Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  January 17, 2012
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Via Miami Herald  |  January 17, 2012
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Via Washington Times  |  January 17, 2012
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