Topic: Atlanta Braves

Left-hander George Sherrill finalizes $1.2 million, 1-year contract with Atlanta BravesLeft-hander George Sherrill, who saved 51 games in two seasons with Baltimore before struggling last season with the Dodgers, has finalized a $1.2 million, one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves.Sherrill's deal was ...
OF Jeff Francoeur on the move again, agrees to $2.5 million, 1-year contract with KC RoyalsJeff Francoeur started last season with the New York Mets and wound up in the World Series with the Texas Rangers.The strong-armed outfielder was on the move ...
Braves acquire veteran right-hander Scott Linebrink from White Sox for prospectThe Atlanta Braves, seeking a veteran for their bullpen, have acquired right-hander Scott Linebrink from the Chicago White Sox.The White Sox obtained minor league right-hander Kyle Cofield in Friday's trade.The 34-year-old Linebrink ...
Braves keep utilityman/pinch-hitter Eric Hinske, don't offer 2011 contract to Matt DiazEric Hinske is staying with the Atlanta Braves, agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday as the team decided not to offer a 2011 contract to outfielder Matt Diaz.The 32-year-old Diaz, a ...
Person familiar with negotiations: RHP Vazquez and Marlins reach preliminary $7 million dealPitcher Javier Vazquez and the Florida Marlins reached a preliminary agreement on a $7 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The deal is subject ...
Pitcher Javier Vazquez and the Florida Marlins reached a preliminary agreement on a $7 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.. year-old right-hander was 10-10 with a 5.32 ERA this season in his return to the ...
No more No. 6: Uggla gladly changes to 26 on his uniform after being dealt to BravesDan Uggla will have to make one minor adjustment now that he's with the Atlanta Braves.No. 6 is out.That uniform number belonged to longtime manager Bobby ...
Uggla's presence in Atlanta gives the Braves the power they desperately lacked in 2010. He doesn't provide the Braves with the same utility role that Infante did.. When he went down with a torn external oblique injury and hip pointer with 5 ...

Twice All-Star Uggla traded to Braves from Marlins

ATLANTA (Reuters) - The Atlanta Braves beefed up their right-handed batting power when they acquired twice All-Star Dan Uggla in a multiple trade with the Florida Marlins on Tuesday.The power-hitting second baseman, coming off the best offensive season of his career, was ...
The Atlanta Braves front office accomplishes one of their offseason goals this offseason acquiring a power hitter when they acquire 2b Dan Uggla from the division rival Florida Marlins. Uggla is one of the best hitters at second base in all of ...