Gerald Laird's contract worth $3 million
The Atlanta Braves' contract with catcher Gerald Laird will be worth $3 million over two season. Laird could also earn an extra $750,000 in incentives.
Braves Offseason 2012
B.J. Upton is Atlanta's top target
B.J. Upton, who has played for the Tampa Bay Rays since 2004, has emerged as Atlanta's top choice on the free agent market.
Braves' Ahmed excels in Arizona
The Braves shortstop prospect excelled during the abbreviated AFL schedule.
Upton visits with Braves
The long-time Tampa Bay Rays outfielder visited with Fredi Gonzalez and GM Frank Wren on Thursday.
Braves sign catcher Gerard Laird for two years
Following David Ross' departure to Boston, the Braves were left looking for a backup catcher.
B.J. Upton is Braves' top offseason target
The Atlanta Braves are chasing hard after free-agent outfielder B.J. Upton.
Could Bobby Cox manage the new Toronto Blue Jays?
Bobby Cox says he isn't interested in managing the Toronto Blue Jays, despite their recent moves to become a contender. Cox says he's fond of Jays management, but he's happily retired and happy in Atlanta.
Braves interested in Cody Ross
The Atlanta Braves are interested in signing free agent outfielder Cody Ross, according to Jon Paul Morosi.
Odd trade rumor proposed Mike Olt for Simmons
We have the first substantial trade rumor for the Braves this season, although it was shot down by Frank Wren.
Rangers inquired about Braves' Andrelton Simmons
The Texas Rangers have talked to the Braves about shortstop Andrelton Simmons as part of a bigger deal for Arizona's Justin Upton.
