Atlanta Braves
Acquired OF-R Matt Diaz from the Pirates for a player to be named later or cash considerations. [8/31]
Placed LHP George Sherrill on the 15-day disabled list. [8/31]
If nothing else, Diaz provides a nice right-handed pinch-hitting option who is familiar with the Braves way of doing business. From 2006-to-2010 you could find Diaz in Atlanta, hitting .305/.353/.461 as a platoon outfielder. He took his talents to Pittsburgh this offseason and his numbers disappointed, even against lefties, whom he tends to hit. The Braves start two left-handed outfielders most days, so having a righty alternative available can’t hurt. Besides, Atlanta’s best right-handed pinch-hitting option entering the day was David Ross, and everyone knows how hesitant managers are to burn their backup catchers. As an added bonus, perhaps, Diaz is under contract for the 2012 season.
Philadelphia Phillies
Acquired OF-L John Bowker from the Pirates for a player to be named later or ca...
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