Thursday, January 24, 2008

Braves avoid abitration with Soriano


The Braves reached an agreement with right-hander Rafael Soriano on a 2-year contract, avoiding arbitration.


The deal includes a guaranteed $9M plus a $500,000 signing bonus. He will receive $2.4 million in 2008 and $6.1 milllion in 2009. The contract also includes a number of incentives, ranging from $50,000-$100,000 if he finishes in the Top 5 for the Cy Young Award or Rolaids Relief Man of the Year.

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