Tyler Yates

The Yankees have acquired the right-hander Javier Vazquez from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for outfielder Melky Cabrera, the left-handed reliever Mike Dunn and a prospect. The Yankees also received Boone Logan, a left-handed reliever, in the deal.  

The 38-year-old Southpaw pitched for Boston last year. From ESPN- The Atlanta Braves have agreed on a one-year contract with veteran left-handed reliever Billy Wagner. The deal will pay Wagner $7 million in 2010 and includes a $6.5 million club option for 2011, as well as a $250,000 buyout. The option would become guaranteed if Wagner finishes [...]  

The Tampa Bay Rays have completed a trade with the Atlanta Braves, acquiring right-handed pitcher Rafael Soriano and signing the reliever to a $7.25 million, one-year contract. The deal Friday sends right-hander Jesse Chavez to the Braves, who...  

The Tampa Bay Rays have completed a trade with the Atlanta Braves, acquiring right-handed pitcher Rafael Soriano and signing the reliever to a $7.25 million, one-year contract.  

Thanks for your patience while I was away. I'm done traveling until Thanksgiving. Incidentally, I'm about 95% sure I saw Jay Mariotti, looking sort of dapper in a sport coat and jeans, at a Hudson News in O'Hare today. I didn't say anything to him, just walked by the store a couple times to make sure it was him. Most of the things I think about that guy are things I'd be ashamed to say out loud. I texted a few people and got a bunch of...  

Pirates reliever Yates requests free agency Per Rob Biertempfel at the Trib, Tyler Yates has been released. The team put him on waivers, and after clearing he elected to become a free agent. The move leaves us with 38 filled spots on the 40-man roster, plus two players (Meek and Ascanio) on the 60-day DL. The player for whom Yates was acquired two years ago, soft-tossing righty SP Todd Redmond, spent 2009 with the Braves' AAA affiliate in...  

Wagner is Braves' new closer and alpaca expertAtlanta Journal ConstitutionQ: What did you think last week when you heard that Braves representatives – general manager Frank Wren, manager Bobby Cox, pitching coach Roger mcdowell ...  

Atlanta Braves interested in reliever Billy Wagner?Yahoo! SportsIt's looking like the Atlanta Braves are going to need some help at the back end of the bullpen since it appears that relievers Rafael ...Belue: Braves need to update their shopping listSavannah Morning NewsBilly Wagner in Atlanta: A Perfect Fit?Bleacher Report40 Players in 40 Days: The First BasemenMVN.comAtlanta Journal Constitutionall 8 news articles »  

The Atlanta Braves have traded right handed reliever Rafael Soriano to the Tampa Bay Rays. The deal is pending Soriano passing a physical. The reliever put the Braves in a tough spot when he unexpectedly accepted their offer of arbitration, which was offered with the belief that he would leave as a free agent and they would be compensated with two high draft picks. The deal isn't official yet, but it is rumored that the return for Soriano is...  

A person familiar with the deal says reliever Billy Wagner and the Atlanta Braves have reached a preliminary agreement on a $7 million, one-year contract.  

Washington PostBraves sign another Sox relieverBoston GlobeFinally, the Seattle Mariners have joined the pursuit of Jason Bay according to the Seattle Times. Bay is from British Columbia and lives in the Seattle ...Takashi Saito next to head to BravesBoston HeraldAtlanta Braves on a Warpath: Club Bolsters 'Pen, Turns Attention To BatsBleacher Reportall 512 news articles »  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves took another major step toward solidifying their pitching staff for next season, agreeing yesterday to a $7 million, one-year contract with closer Billy Wagner.  

So far, we've looked at two names that the Atlanta Braves could pursue this offseason in Prince Fielder and Juan Rivera . We'll continue in the Juan Rivera-Esq direction (as in realistic options) with this piece. Now, I know that I made a small case ...  

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Relief pitcher Takashi Saito has agreed to a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves for the 2010 season, the National League club said on Thursday.  

Bleacher ReportCould Carlos Lee Be an Atlanta Braves Trade Target?Bleacher ReportThe Braves have probably the deepest pitching staff in baseball. With six solid starters, two solid setup men, and two closers, Frank Wren has plenty of ...