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Braves Sign Rodrigo Lopez

The Braves signed 32 year-old righty Rodrigo Lopez to a minor league deal today with an option for '09.  Lopez had surgery on a torn flexor tendon as well as Tommy John surgery in August of last year.  Braves pitcher Jorge Campillo apparently recommended the team take a look at Lopez, a friend of his. 

We've seen teams take this strategy successfully in the past, signing a player coming off elbow surgery with an eye on the following season.  Lopez had a decent half-season for the Rox last year before the injury surfaced.


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