 Rafael Soriano agreed to allow the Braves to trade him early, and they obliged by sending the closer to Tampa in exchange for Jesse Chavez. This move allows the Braves to free up some cash, while keeping a right handed arm in the bully. While Chavez did not light the world on fire last season, dude is only 26 years old and did hold opponents to a .264 batting average....
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Okay, that might be a little bit strong, but the Atlanta Braves are building one of the best bullys ever right now. First they added Billy Wagner to the mix as the new closer. Then they added Takashi Saito to fill the set-up role. Then a strange thing happened, Rafael Soriano accepted the Braves arbitration offer.
Deep breathes, people. Soriano is not going to be the 7th inning guy....
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I just raked my own eyes out. Billy Wagner, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, is set to become a Brave. Apparently they have agreed on a one year deal, pending a physical. Wagner is set to make $7million for the 2010 season, with a $6.5million vesting option if dude finishes 50 games.
Wagner, whom I have always despised for various reasons, pitched well last season after returning fro...
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