Braves Get Their Man

After losing out on A.J. Burnett and seeing their long time starter/closer John Smoltz head north to Boston, the Atlanta Braves came to an agreement today with free agent starter Derek Lowe. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that terms are 4 years and $60 million.

The Braves offer for Burnett fell short of the money the Yankees came up with and they weren't willing to guarantee enough money for Smoltz's liking. So while they talked to Lowe along with teams such as the Mets (Seriously Omar and the Wilpons, how could you not make a comparable offer? Tim Redding?), they bided their time by bringing in Japanese starter Kenshin Kawakami.

Lowe will be playing for his 4th team in his 13 year career, the last 4 of which were spent with the LA Dodgers. He's coming off a solid 14-11, 3.24 campaign and has tough 200 innings in 5 of the last 7 seasons (he missed out on a 6th by just 2/3 of an inning).

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Braves-White Sox Swing 5 Player Deal

A deal rumored throughout the day has apparently come to fruition. The Chicago White Sox are sending veteran right-hander Javier Vazquez and reliever Boone Logan to the Atlanta Braves righty Jo-Jo Reyes, shortstop Brett Lillibridge, and a top prospect. The deal isn't expected to be finalized until tomorrow.

Source: ESPN

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Always Check Your Pockets

Who of us haven't left a Kleenex in our pants pocket only to have it than basically explode in the washer and dryer? Wil Ledezma of the Atlanta Braves took it one step further. Saw this story on Lion in Oil, and can't stop laughing (of course you can laugh, it didn't happen to you).

Ledezma went home to his native Venezuela for the All-Star break. While there he decided to do some laundry. Only problem is he left his passport and visa in his pockets. Both were destroyed and now Ledezma must wait for new ones before he can re-enter the U.S..

Consider Ledezma's ERA is over 6.00, the Braves may not want him to come back so quick.

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