It looks like the Braves have found their right-handed power hitter.
Despite playing only six games in his career at first base, the Braves signed Troy Glaus to a one-year/$2 million contract yesterday:
Free agent corner infielder Troy Glaus and the Atlanta Braves have reached a tentative agreement on a contract, a baseball source told ESPN.com on Wednesday.
Glaus must undergo a physical exam before the deal can be completed. The physical is more than a formality because of his injury history, and is not expected to take place until after Christmas and possibly New Year's, so no announcement is imminent.
Glaus, 33, is a four-time All-Star with 304 home runs and a .497 career slugging percentage. He is expected to play first base in Atlanta and give the Braves some middle-of-the-order power ...
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Troy Glaus Signing with the Atlanta Braves: Risks and Rewards
Posted: 24th December 2009 by Josh Levitt in MLBComments Off on Troy Glaus Signing with the Atlanta Braves: Risks and Rewards