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Barring a late move before spring training, the Braves roster appears to be locked in with pitchers and catchers headed down to Florida for spring training in the next few weeks. The Braves brass came to terms with two players last week, avoiding arbitration with reliever Peter Moylan and new outfielder Melky Cabrera. Moylan was signed to a one-year/$1.15M deal after posting a 2.84 ERA with a 6-2 record in 2009. Moylan returned from major arm surgery that cost him most of the 2008 season and was a bit rocky early, but managed to post a 2.22 ERA over his final 85 appearances. Moylan appeared in 87 games, second-most in all of the majors last year for pitchers. Another impressive feat from Moylan was his going the entire season without allowing a home run. The Aussie reliever just turned 31.

Melky Cabrera was signed as well after coming over in the Javier Vazquez trade with the New York Yankees. Cabrera was arbitration-eligible, but Atlanta was able to sign him to a one-year deal worth just over $3M. The newcomer to Atlanta will likely play one of the corner spots after starting for most of 2009 in centerfield for the World Series champion Yankees. Cabrera hit .274 with 13 home runs and 68 RBI last year and for his career is a .269 hitter. Much debate has been made over where Cabrera will hit in the lineup. He appeared mostly at the bottom of the order in New York and will likely wind up hitting in the No.7 or No.8 hole with the Braves. Bobby Cox recently confirmed the thought that new first baseman Troy Glaus will bat cleanup.
One final roster move was made earlier this week as the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed outfielder Brandon Jones off waivers from Atlanta after the Braves were forced to designate the young leftfielder after signing utilityman Eric Hinske to the roster.

Tom Glavine could soon be back with the Atlanta Braves, though not as a pitcher. The Sporting News followed up on an interview conducted by the AJC, in regards to the former two-time Braves lefty potentially returning the organization in one of several roles. The story noted that Glavine and former GM John Schuerholz have talked about down the line Glavine returning to the organization in a front office role or as a minor league instructor or even in the broadcast booth. In the interview with the AJC, Glavine did not elude to a timetable for any return. The Braves released Glavine last season to pave the way for Kris Medlen and Tommy Hanson.

Finally, down on the farm, the Gwinnett Braves named North Johnson as its new general manager, replacing Bruce Baldwin, who had been with the franchise for 23 seasons. Johnson spent the last few seasons with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans after coming over from the Cleveland Indians organization. Johnson has been honored multiple times over his career with top executive awards and was named top executive of the Carolina League for his work in 2008.