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Gerald Laird | Catcher
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Gerald Laird (calf) is in the Braves' lineup Saturday.
Laird hasn't played the last week while dealing with a calf injury. The 33-year-old will open the season as the Braves' starting catcher with Brian McCann (shoulder) sidelined, but is doubtful to carry any fantasy value.
Mar 9 - 9:59 AM
Source:
David O'Brien on Twitter
Braves signed C Gerald Laird to a two-year contract.
Financial terms aren't known. The deal was reported Thursday and has now become official after Laird passed his physical. The 33-year-old will have to start for the first few weeks of the season while Brian McCann recovers from shoulder surgery before then sliding into a backup role.
Fri, Nov 16, 2012 02:27:00 PM
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Braves have reached an agreement with Gerald Laird.
Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but MLB.com's Mark Bowman hears that it's going to be a two-year contract. Laird will serve as Brian McCann's primary backup in Atlanta after batting .282/.337/.374 in 191 plate appearances with Detroit in 2012. The 33-year-old catcher is doubtful to carry any fantasy value.
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 11:47:00 AM
Source:
Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
According to MLB.com's Mark Bowman, the Braves are nearing an agreement with catcher Gerald Laird.
The 33-year-old will fill the backup job left vacant by David Ross, who signed a two-year deal with the Red Sox earlier this week. Laird hit .282/.337/.374 with two homers and 11 RBI in 191 plate appearances this past season for the American League-champion Tigers.
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 09:06:00 AM
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D.L.
Braves placed INF Blake DeWitt on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain.
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