Braves remake staff by adding Ortiz Byrd
The Atlanta Braves rapidly reshaped their rotation by acquiring Russ Ortiz from San Francisco and signing free agent Paul Byrd to a two year ten million dollar deal. They had already acquired Mike Hampton and lost Tom Glavine to the Mets as Greg Maddux like Glavine awaits arbitration.
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Braves Add Ortiz Byrd To Strengthen Rotation
Braves GM John Schuerholz announces a pitching staff overhaul by adding Russ Ortiz and Mike Byrd to form a strong young rotation. Ortiz, 28, went 14-10 with a 3.61 ERA last season for the Giants and is set to earn 4.6 million with a club option for 5.7 million. Byrd, 32, returns to Atlanta after stints with other clubs and posted 17-11 with a 3.90 ERA for Kansas City last season, with 3 million next year and a 7 million option for 2004. Moss and Mateo also contribute depth as prospects.
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Average MLB salaries rise to near 2.3 million in 2002
The 2002 MLB average salary reached 2,295,694 dollars, a 7.3 percent rise and the smallest since 1998. Yankees led payrolls with 142 million and an overall roster average above one million, while Anaheim won the World Series despite a mid ranking of 13th. The study notes teams’ payrolls, playoff outcomes, and possible 2003 adjustments.
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Cardinals drop DiFelice arbitration and back up plan
The Cardinals decline to offer arbitration to reserve catcher Mike DiFelice and sign backup option Marrero who posted 18 homers 66 RBIs and a .262 average last season. Stephenson, a right-hander, posted a 2-5 record with a 5.40 ERA while sidelined by injuries. The Cubs sign Troy O Leary to a one year 750000 deal to add left handed depth and insurance for Moises Alou.
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