6 0 All drrubb^1079 Braves , Sosa avoid arbitration 1/22/06, 08:15am | Register - Log in Team Sites Angels Astros Athletics Blue Jays Braves Brewers Cardinals Cubs Devil Rays Diamondbacks Dodgers Giants Indians Mariners Marlins Mets Nationals Orioles Padres Phillies Pirates Rangers Red Sox Reds Rockies Royals Tigers Twins White Sox Yankees Scoreboard | Standings | Stats | Schedule | Transactions | Players MultimediaMultimedia Guide MLB.TV: Live and On-Demand Gameday Audio Subscriptions Baseball's Best Digital Downloads Searchable Video MLB Radio Photo Galleries NewsNews Homepage Magazine Perspectives News Archive Events History Press Pass FantasyFantasy Homepage Free Agent Frenzy Sim Leagues MLB.com Arcade Bush League Baseball Fan ForumFan Forum Homepage Message Boards MLBlogs Live Event Chat Free E-mail Newsletters Check Your E-mail More MLB SitesEspañol International Japanese Kids Low Bandwidth Site MinorLeagueBaseball.com World Baseball Classic MLBP Alumni MLBPlayers.com MLBPressBox.com MLBProductions.com TicketsShopShop Homepage Jerseys Caps Men's Women's Kids Collectibles Memorabilia Baseball Cards Outlet Home & Office Photo Store AuctionAuction Homepage Baseball Cards Baseballs Bats Experiences Jerseys Photos MLB Authentication MobileArcade News Baseball Daily News Magazine Left Field Perspectives Awards 2005 Awards 2005 This Year in Baseball Players of the Week Players of the Month History Press Pass Special Reports Drug Policy in Baseball 2005 Winter Meetings 2005/2006 Hot Stove Report 2005 Free Agent Tracker Month in Review Octoberquest The Voices of Béisbol To the Babe and Beyond 2005 Midterm Report 2005 Trading Deadline 2005 Interleague Play Milestones Palmeiro: 3,000 hits/500 HR Trevor Time: 400 Saves Milestone Tracker World Baseball Classic News Archive RSS News Feeds MLB Radio Monday [Times ET] • Baseball Today, noon • Ernie Whitt, Canada • J. Trupiano, Red Sox • Around the Minors • Reds Presser Comments? E-mail or call us toll-free at (800) 431-0734. 01/21/2006 8:01 PM ET Braves, Sosa avoid arbitration Associated Press MLB Headlines • O's ship Julio, Maine to Mets for Benson • Dominican skipper's job: Act-a naturally • Braves, Jorge Sosa avoid arbitration • Report: Tribe, Sox close on Crisp deal • Twins avoid arbitration with Cuddyer • Yanks fantasy camp dream for fans • Some free agents still looking for a home • Alou thinking of putting Bonds in No. 2 spot • More MLB Headlines ADVERTISEMENT print this page | e-mail this page ATLANTA -- Pitcher Jorge Sosa agreed to a $2.2 million, one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves on Saturday after the best season of his career. The 28-year-old right-hander was acquired by the Braves before last season in a seemingly minor deal with Tampa Bay. After starting out in the bullpen, he claimed a spot in rotation and went 13-3 with a 2.55 ERA. Sosa was the final Atlanta player still in arbitration. He had asked for $2.6 million, while the Braves countered with an offer of $1.8 million. The two sides met right in the middle, though Sosa also could earn an additional $50,000 if he pitches 205 innings. He pitched 134 innings last season. "I feel very happy with the deal because we spent a long time negotiating and we avoided arbitration," Sosa said before a winter league game in his native Dominican Republic. Former Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone, now with the Baltimore Orioles, helped improve Sosa's mechanics. "I am where I am today thanks to Leo, because he helped turn me into the pitcher I am," Sosa said. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. print this page | e-mail this page Jump to MLB Sites MLB.com Angels Astros Athletics Blue Jays Braves Brewers Cardinals Cubs Devil Rays Diamondbacks Dodgers Giants Indians Mariners Marlins Mets Nationals Orioles Padres Phillies Pirates Rangers Red Sox Reds Rockies Royals Tigers Twins White Sox YankeesSearch Entire Site News 2005 Shop Team Ballpark Official Info for Search Tips E-mail Register | Log In Help | Contact Us Official Info Press Box Advertising Affiliates Job Opportunities © 2001-2006 MLB Advanced Media, L.P. All rights reserved. The following are trademarks or service marks of Major League Baseball entities and may be used only with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. or the relevant Major League Baseball entity: Major League, Major League Baseball, MLB, the silhouetted batter logo, World Series, National League, American League, Division Series, League Championship Series, All-Star Game, and the names, nicknames, logos, uniform designs, color combinations, and slogans designating the Major League Baseball clubs and entities, and their respective mascots, events and exhibitions. Use of the Website signifies your agreement to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy- updated 03.22.05 . [drrubb from Panama City Beach/Florida] Replies: