Braves Re-Sign Norton

Written by Colin on December 20, 2008 – 5:13 pm

The Braves locked up their best pinch hitter for the next year, re-signing Greg Norton to a one year contract. Norton as clutch as a pinch hitter, batting .316 off the bench. He also hit .322 after the All-Star break. Norton won’t fill the ‘big outfield bat’ hole but he does provide a very solid bat to pinch hit.

I do not want to see Norton back as a regular position player – he saw far too much playing time last year for my comfort – but he’s a great bat to have as a pinch hitter. Are you glad to see Norton back with the Braves in 2009?

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Norton To Braves

Written by Jonathan on 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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