Arbitration Eligable Players Signed

Four important players were up for arbitration and all of them have avoided that by agreeing to one year deals, according to AJC's David O'Brien.

-Martin Prado agreed to a $3.1 million deal. A raise from $440,000.

-Jair Jurrjens agreed to a $3.25 million deal. A raise from $480,000.

-Peter Moylan agreed to a $2 million deal. A raise from $1.15 million.

-Eric O'Flaherty agreed to a $895,00 deal. A raise from $440,000.

I consider this a pretty good bargain all around. It's little more than $9 million for four guys who contribute greatly to the team. I like how they just signed one year deals.

Jurrjens kind of worries me a bit regarding injuries, and with a couple of ace projected guys developing in the minors in Julio Teheran and Randall Delgado, he might be expendable. Jurrjens is also a Scott Boras client, who may be overpriced someday. Can he stay healthy and pitch a full season? If so, I doubt he duplicates his 2009 season. I would expect his 2008 season to be the norm.

*In other news, former Brave and all-star center fielder Andruw Jones might be signing a contract with the New York Yankees. Horrible news. I was hoping the Braves would grab him as a 4th outfielder option. He is only 33 years old, still hits lefty pitching well, and a little reunion would perhaps draw some more fans.