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Andruw Jones Wants To Be A Brave?

Former Brave Andruw Jones, who is currently under contract with the Dodgers, would like to call Atlanta home once again.

"I?ve got one more year in my contract," said Jones. "Hopefully, I can come back to Atlanta. I would love to finish my career here."

Jones had a horrendous first year with the Dodgers. He hit .158 with three homers and 76 strikeouts in 209 at-bats before going on the disabled list in early September.

"I?ve been rehabbing, working out again," he said. "I feel good."

Via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Kings Claim Cuevas Off Waivers From Braves, Place Wells On Waivers

The Kansas City Royals have claimed right-handed pitcher Jairo Cuevas off Outright Waivers from the Atlanta Braves. To make room for Cuevas on the 40-man roster, the Royals requested Unconditional Release Waivers on right-handed pitcher Kip Wells. With the moves, the Royals roster remains at 40.

Cuevas, 24, made just seven appearances (six starts) in the Braves organization this season for Mississippi (AA) and the Gulf Coast Braves (R). The 6-foot-2, 217-pounder underwent season-ending surgery on his labrum in his right shoulder on Aug. 22. The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews. The resident of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, was the 2005 Danville (R) Most Valuable Pitcher of the Year, going 6-1 with a 1.95 ERA in 27 appearances, including 23 starts. He was originally signed by the Braves as a non-drafted free agent on March 20, 2003. Cuevas' name is pronounced "HIGH-row KWAY-vahs".

Wells, 31, went 0-1 with an 8.71 ERA in 10 relief appearances for the Royals after being claimed off waivers on Aug. 19.

Via Press Release

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Braves Won't Trade Prospects For Peavy

General Manager Frank Wren has reiterated that the Braves will not trade their top prospects for San Diego's Jake Peavy.

Atlanta has been rumored to be interested in Peavy ever since the Padres admitted that they would consider offers for him.

"From our perspective we still feel the same and we are looking to the future when that next wave of talent I spoke of arrives in Atlanta," Wren said.

The two top minor league players mentioned in speculation are starting pitcher Tommy Hanson and outfielder Jordan Schafer.

Via ESPN

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