Braves Sign Julian Tavarez

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Hot off the presses: The Atlanta Braves today signed free-agent right-handed pitcher Julian Tavarez to a contract through the remainder of the 2008 season. Financial terms were not disclosed.  Tavarez is expected to be in Los Angeles in time for the Braves’ game versus the Dodgers tonight at 10:10 p.m. ET. Tavarez owns an 84-72 career record with 22 saves and a 4.46 ERA in 750 ... [link]

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Wednesday's Frosty Mug
Published 7/9/2008 by KLSnow at Brew Crew Ball: Front Page Posts
... White Sox closer Bobby Jenks still has pain when he throws off a mound, and is headed to the DL. Rangers SP Vicente Padilla will miss his start today with a neck strain and sore thumb. Marlins C Matt Treanor aggravated an abdominal injury and may be headed for the DL. Of course the biggest non-Brewer story of the day, as noted in the Fanshots, is the Cubs' acquisition of Rich Harden. Drawing much less attention: the Braves signed Julian Tavarez. Have I used this joke before? I don't remember. Even if I have, ...

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