The Atlanta Braves have signed catcher David Ross to a two-year contract extension. Ross was eligible to become a free agent at the end of this season after signing a two-year, $3 million deal before the 2009 season began.
In the season and a half that Ross has been in Atlanta, he has served as a stable backup for Brian McCann, hitting .272 with 38 RBI. Additionally, this season, he has thrown out 7-of-15 baserunners and only has a single error.
Personally I’m thrilled with the signing as I think David Ross is the best backup catcher the Braves have had in awhile….don’t get me wrong, I loved Corky Miller…..wait no, I didn’t. I don’t fear a game where McCann sits out and Ross has to play. There’s power in the bat and solid defense that can be expected when he’s in the game. I’ve seen some rumblings around the web about people saying McCann should move to first base and let Ross be a full-time catcher in the future. I’m...
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