Braves agreed to terms with RHP Rafael Soriano on a two-year, $9 million contract.

An interesting gamble for the Braves. Soriano asked for $3.4 million and was offered $2.4 million in his final year of arbitration. Assuming that they would have settled at the midpoint, this means the Braves are buying out his first year of free agency for $6.1 million. Despite his history of injuries, he could have received something like $24 million-$30 million for three years had he turned in a successful year as a closer.

good deal imo. i still cant believe they got him for Horacio. I also cant believe some people thought that was a good deal, for the Ms, at the time.