Atlanta Braves Complete 2010 Contract Signings
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Atlanta Braves announced today that they have agreed to terms with 11
players on one-year contracts and renewed the contracts of two players for the 2010 season.
The Braves’ entire 40-man roster is now under contract for the upcoming season. Financial terms were not announced. Included in the group are right-handed pitchers Jair Jurrjens, Kris Medlen and Luis Valdez; left-handed pitchers Mike Dunn, Lee Hyde, Eric O’Flaherty and Jose Ortegano; infielders Brooks Conrad, Diory Hernandez and Martin Prado and outfielder Jordan Schafer.
In addition, the Braves renewed the contracts of right-handed pitcher Tommy Hanson and infielder Yunel
Escobar.
Atlanta Braves Agree To Terms With 11 Players
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Atlanta Braves announced today that they have agreed to terms with 11 players on one-year contracts for the 2010 season. Included in the group are right-handed pitchers Manny Acosta, Jesse Chavez, Kyle Cofield, Jeff Lyman, Steve Marek, James Parr and Todd Redman; left-handed pitchers Jo-Jo Reyes and Jonny Venters; catcher Clint Sammons and outfielder Gregor Blanco. Financial terms were not announced.
Braves Sign Highly-Touted International Prospect
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Atlanta Braves announced today that they have signed highly-regarded shortstop prospect Edward Salcedo to a free-agent contract. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
The 18-year-old native of the Dominican Republic is considered one of the top players in this year’s international free-agent class. The 6-foot-3 Salcedo is a solid offensive threat and possesses outstanding defensive skills and a “plus” throwing arm, as well as above-average base-running ability.
“This is a significant signing for us,” said Johnny Almaraz, the Braves’ Director of International Scouting and Operations. “We feel that Edward is one of this year’s most talented prospects. He has outstanding makeup and the combination of his fielding and hitting ability make him one of the top international players we’ve seen in a while.”
Atlanta Braves Searching for Bands to Perform Before 2010 Home Games
The Atlanta Braves are looking for bands who think they have what it takes to energize and entertain thousands of fans at Turner Field before a home Braves game in 2010. Country, rock, pop, cover, or original bands can submit their information for review at braves.com/bravesbands.
Bands selected to perform before a home game during the 2010 season will receive free tickets for their members to that night’s game and a special discount code to pass along to their loyal followers to see them live in action.
One group will be named the “Braves Band of the Year” and win a free suite to the final home game of 2010. The “Band of the Year” will be chosen by the Braves game entertainment staff, who will judge the groups based on combination of factors including crowd participation and enthusiasm.
Beatles tribute band “The Return” leads off the band lineup on Opening Day, Monday April 5, after being named the 2009 Braves Band of the Year.
The Atlanta Braves is Major League Baseball's winningest franchise since 1991. During that time, Braves teams have earned 14 division championships, five National League pennants and a World Series title. Based in Atlanta since 1966, the Braves franchise is the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. Atlanta Braves games are telecast on FS South, SportSouth, and Peachtree TV. Beginning in 2010 radio broadcasts will be heard in Atlanta on 680 the Fan, Rock 100.5, and regionally on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network.
Atlanta Braves Foundation’s Haiti Relief Efforts Continue
Team donates 1300 Braves polo shirts and jackets to non-profit “Fashion Delivers,” and raises enough funds for MedShare to ship 12-ton freight of medical supplies to Haiti
The Atlanta Braves partnered with the American Red Cross and MedShare International to aid both organizations’ Haiti Relief Efforts during the 2010 Braves Country Caravan, which travelled around the southeast between January 30 and February 11.
Donations from the Atlanta Braves Foundation and Braves fans will cover the $16,000 shipping expense incurred by MedShare to send a 12 ton freight, containing 1,200 boxes of medical face masks, shoe covers, crutches, sterile gloves, syringes, pediatric scales, stretchers, and other medical supplies to Haiti.
The Atlanta Braves also donated 45 boxes containing more than 1,000 Braves polo shirts and 350 Braves jackets to Fashion Delivers, a non-profit organization that helps collect clothing for victims of disasters and those in need throughout the year. Through the combined effort of Fashion Delivers and Operation Compassion, the donated Braves apparel, valued at more than $22,000 will be delivered to Haiti in the coming weeks.
Braves fans had several opportunities to contribute to the team’s Haiti Relief efforts. The American Red Cross set up donation centers at all Academy Sports + Outdoors and Wild Wing Café stops of the Braves Caravan, and fans were also able to contribute through a Braves memorabilia auction and donation center at braves.com/haitirelief.
Braves players Chipper Jones, Tim Hudson, Kris Medlen, Peter Moylan, David Ross, coach Chino Cadahia, team president John Schuerholz, general manager Frank Wren, Braves alumni Brian Jordan and Brad Clontz, and volunteers from the Braves front office joined in the effort as well, spending some time during the Braves Caravan at MedShare in Decatur, sorting and packing the medical supplies to be sent to Haiti.
Since its inception in 1992, the Atlanta Braves Foundation has provided support to thousands of metro Atlanta based organizations and has contributed more than 3.15 million dollars in financial assistance to the community. Through the generous support of Braves fans, players, employees, and partners, the Atlanta Braves Foundation continuously strives to improve the quality of life for our youth.