Braves sign Wagner to $7 million, 1-year deal
The Atlanta Braves took another major step toward solidifying their pitching staff for next season, agreeing Wednesday to a $7 million, one-year contract with closer Billy Wagner.
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves took another major step toward solidifying their pitching staff for next season, agreeing Wednesday to a $7 million, one-year contract with closer Billy Wagner.
Next up: the offense.
The six-time All-Star gets $6.75 million in 2010, and his deal includes a $6.5 million club option for 2011 with a $250,000 buyout. The option would become guaranteed if he finishes 50 games next season.
The signing of Wagner to replace last year’s co-closers, Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez, was Atlanta’s second big move of an already busy offseason. Tim Hudson re-signed to give the Braves six established starters and likely set up a trade to bulk up the offense, possibly at next week’s winter meetings.
The Braves are in the market for a power-hitting first baseman or outfielder, maybe even both.
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