Norton To Braves

May 5, 2008 – 3:25 pm

The Braves have announced that utility player Greg Norton has been acquired from the Mariners for a to-be-named player.  We expect the rest of that announcement later this afternoon.  Norton is expected to fill the role that Scott Spezio was originally acquired for as a veteran utility man on the bench.  He has batted .253 over a 12-season career and .235 in pinch hitting situations.  As soon as we have the rest of the details of the trade, we’ll bring those to you.


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4 Responses to “Norton To Braves”

  1. By Rue on May 6, 2008 | Reply

    14 bats, 6 balls, and $28. at least that’s what charles claims it cost us to get him. i hope that is all. ;)

  2. By Jonathan on May 7, 2008 | Reply

    I still don’t think we’ve actually announced what we’re giving them in return. I still don’t completely agree with this acquisition.

    My current question of debate however is, who goes when Infante is activated?

  3. By Rue on May 8, 2008 | Reply

    i am changing my opinion.

    welcome to atlanta, greg.

    i know, i’m a hypocrite. kotsay makes sure i know it everytime he goes up to bat. ;)

  4. By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply

    I’ll kind of have to agree with you. 3 RBI in 3 at bats for Greg since becoming a Brave….I’m okay with that.

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