Braves, Rafael Soriano Agree To $9M, Two-Year Deal

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According to the Associated Press, the Braves and right hander Rafael Soriano agreed Thursday to a $9M, two-year deal, avoiding arbitration.

The team plans to make Soriano their closer this season. He went 3-3 with a 3.00 ERA and nine saves in 71 appearances last year and held opponents to a .181 batting average.

The relief pitcher would have been eligible for free agency after the upcoming 2008 season.

Via RealGM Staff Report

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