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Greg Norton | First Baseman

Team:	Atlanta Braves
Age / DOB:	(40) / 7/6/1972
Ht / Wt:	6'1' / 205
Bats / Throws:	Switch / Right
College:	Oklahoma
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2009: $800,000, 2010: Free Agent
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Greg Norton - 1B - Braves

Braves placed utilityman Greg Norton on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.

Norton suffered the injury Wednesday night. He shouldn't require more than the allotted 15 days, but a little extra time in Triple-A couldn't hurt. He's batting just .075/.275/.146 with no home runs and 10 strikeouts in 41 at-bats this season.

Thu, Jun 11, 2009 11:08:00 AM

Greg Norton - 1B - Braves

Greg Norton's deal with the Braves is worth $800,000 and includes an additional $300,000 in bonuses.

Hopefully, he doesn't reach the bonuses, which are likely keyed to him getting semi-regular at-bats. Norton was one of the game's best pinch-hitters last season, but he'd be a weak choice in an expanded role.

Fri, Dec 19, 2008 06:00:00 PM

Greg Norton - 1B - Braves

Braves re-signed infielder-outfielder Greg Norton to a one-year contract.

No terms yet, but Norton likely gets less than a million bucks after hitting .246/.361/.427 as a part-time player last season. He'll be used primarily off the bench.

Fri, Dec 19, 2008 04:35:00 PM

Greg Norton - 1B - Braves

The Braves could be looking to come to a quick accord with free-agent reserve Greg Norton.

Talks between the two sides have already taken place, and it's possible a one-year deal will be struck soon. Norton hit .246/.361/.427 in 171 at-bats for the Braves. At .316 with three homers and 18 RBI in 57 at-bats, he was one of the game's best pinch-hitters last season.

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mon, Nov 3, 2008 01:10:00 PM

Greg Norton - 1B - Braves

Greg Norton hit a pinch-hit, go-ahead three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning against the Mets on Sunday.

Reliever Luis Ayala gave up two singles to start the ninth and then Norton's three-run blast as the Braves took a 5-4 lead. Pedro Feliciano followed and was charged with two more runs before the Mets finally got out of the inning. Norton's blast made a winner out of reliever Jorge Julio, and Mike Gonzalez pitched a scoreless bottom of the ninth for a save.

Sun, Sep 14, 2008 07:03:00 PM

Greg Norton - 1B - Braves

Greg Norton was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to a stiff left shoulder.

Norton, who is supposed to be filling in for Casey Kotchman, was replaced at first base by Martin Prado.

Thu, Aug 21, 2008 08:08:00 PM

Greg Norton - 1B - Braves

An MRI on Greg Norton's left knee came up negative and he could be ready to play Saturday.

Norton was scratched Thursday with a "twisted knee," but was able to pinch-hit in the 10th inning Friday night. He struck out.

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution

Sat, Jun 7, 2008 09:56:00 AM

Greg Norton - 1B - Braves

Greg Norton entered Friday's game in the 10th inning and struck out in his only at-bat.

Norton didn't start either yesterday or today because of a minor knee injury. He could play left field on Saturday.

Fri, Jun 6, 2008 11:52:00 PM

Greg Norton - 1B - Braves

Greg Norton didn't play Thursday because of a minor left knee injury.

Norton was going to start in left field, but since he couldn't go, Josh Anderson was in the lineup for a second straight day and the rookie ended up with a triple and a walk. He could earn more time at Norton's expense.

Fri, Jun 6, 2008 12:14:00 AM

Greg Norton - 1B - Braves

Greg Norton put the Braves in front of the Marlins with a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth Tuesday night in a 5-4 Atlanta victory.

Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer in the first inning, but a pair of Dan Uggla home runs put the Marlins on top 4-3 before Norton's big hit in the eighth. The Braves bullpen worked five scoreless innings to keep the deficit at one run and set the stage for the comeback.

Tue, Jun 3, 2008 11:00:00 PM

Greg Norton - 1B - Braves

Braves acquired first baseman-outfielder Greg Norton from the Mariners for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Norton, who was designated for assignment by the Mariners last month, will serve primarily as a pinch-hitter for Atlanta, giving him no fantasy value.

Mon, May 5, 2008 03:01:00 PM

Greg Norton - 1B - Braves

Mariners designated infielder Greg Norton for assignment.

Norton gets dumped despite going 7-for-16 with four RBI during his time with the Mariners. Miguel Cairo, who is 0-for-5 after four weeks, gets to keep his spot.

Wed, Apr 30, 2008 05:49:00 PM

Greg Norton - 1B - Braves

The Mariners have reportedly designated Greg Norton for assignment.

Norton finished 7-for-16 in his two weeks since getting called up, but the Mariners needed his roster space for the promotion of Jeff Clement. Jose Vidro will stick as a backup, and Norton will likely clear waivers.

Source: Seattle Times

Wed, Apr 30, 2008 04:31:00 PM

Greg Norton - 1B - Braves

Getting the start over Jose Vidro at DH, Greg Norton went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI against the A's on Saturday.

Norton is 6-for-12 since being called up on April 11. He's surely a weak option at DH, but the Mariners might as well give him more time over the slumping Vidro if they're not willing to call up Jeff Clement.

Sun, Apr 27, 2008 12:11:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Brian McCann
	2	Gerald Laird
	3	Evan Gattis
1B	1	Freddie Freeman
2B	1	Dan Uggla
	2	Blake DeWitt D.L. Braves placed INF Blake DeWitt on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain. DeWitt appeared in four games with the Braves as a utility infielder. He should be optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett once he's deemed healthy enough to return. Apr 20
SS	1	Andrelton Simmons
	2	Ramiro Pena
3B	1	Chris Johnson
	2	Juan Francisco
	3	Ramiro Pena
LF	1	Justin Upton
	2	Reed Johnson
CF	1	B.J. Upton
	2	Jordan Schafer
RF	1	Jason Heyward
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Tim Hudson
	2	Kris Medlen
	3	Paul Maholm
	4	Mike Minor
	5	Julio Teheran
	6	Brandon Beachy D.L. Brandon Beachy (elbow) will make his first official minor league rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Gwinnett. Beachy was cleared after he threw 29 pitches over two innings Tuesday during a start in extended spring training. He's expected to make around five starts in the minors, which puts him on pace to join the Braves around the anniversary of his Tommy John surgery on June 21. He's well worth stashing in most fantasy leagues. May 15
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Craig Kimbrel
	2	Jonny Venters D.L. Jonny Venters underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on Thursday afternoon. It's the second time he's had the procedure in his baseball career. Venters can now be ruled out for the remainder of the 2013 season and is also likely to miss the first couple months of the 2014 campaign. It's obviously a pretty big loss for the Atlanta bullpen. May 16
	3	Eric O'Flaherty D.L. An MRI taken Saturday on Eric O'Flaherty's left arm revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament. That's the injury that almost always leads to Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. O'Flaherty will visit Dr. James Andrews next week and is likely out for the year. The Atlanta bullpen continues to take big hits. May 18
	4	Jordan Walden D.L. Braves placed RHP Jordan Walden on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 12, with right shoulder inflammation. It's an injury that we hadn't heard about until now, but perhaps we should have known something was up with Walden allowing five runs over his last three appearances (1 1/3 innings). It's not clear at this point how long he'll be sidelined. May 17
	5	Luis Ayala D.L. Braves placed RHP Luis Ayala on the 15-day disabled list with anxiety disorder. Obviously it's impossible to predict how much time Ayala might miss. David Carpenter has been recalled to take his spot in the bullpen. Apr 30
	6	Cristhian Martinez D.L. Cristhian Martinez (shoulder) still doesn't have a timetable for his return. The Braves reliever has been sidelined since April 12 with a right shoulder sprain, and apparently it was serious enough that the Braves still don't have any idea when he might be back. The right-hander had a 3.91 ERA with 65 strikeouts in 73 2/3 innings last year. May 4
	7	Luis Avilan
	8	Cory Gearrin
	9	Anthony Varvaro
	10	David Carpenter
	11	Cory Rasmus

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Luis Avilan (R)	Evan Gattis (C)	Reed Johnson (OF)	Mike Minor (S)	Julio Teheran (S)
Luis Ayala (R)	Cory Gearrin (R)	Craig Kimbrel (R)	Eric O'Flaherty (R)	Dan Uggla (2B)
Brandon Beachy (S)	Cory Harrilchak (OF)	Gerald Laird (C)	Jordan Parraz (OF)	B.J. Upton (OF)
David Carpenter (R)	Wes Helms (3B)	Julio Lugo (2B)	Ramiro Pena (3B)	Justin Upton (OF)
D.J. Carrasco (R)	Jason Heyward (OF)	Paul Maholm (S)	Cory Rasmus (R)	Anthony Varvaro (R)
Blake DeWitt (3B)	Tim Hudson (S)	Cristhian Martinez (R)	Dustin Richardson (R)	Jonny Venters (R)
Juan Francisco (3B)	Dusty Hughes (R)	Brian McCann (C)	Jordan Schafer (OF)	Jordan Walden (R)
Freddie Freeman (1B)	Chris Johnson (3B)	Kris Medlen (S)	Andrelton Simmons (SS)

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