On November 18th of 2007, the Atlanta Braves reunited with Hall of Famer Tom Glavine after 5 seasons (yes – it was that long) spent with the New York Mets. The Braves only got 63 innings out of him (2-4, 5.54 ERA) in 2008 and ultimately released his in 2009.
Unfortunately, that signing had a hidden cost to it – the loss of their first round draft pick for 2008.
Atlanta did receive a compensation pick – 40th overall – for having lost free agent pitcher Ron Mahay.
Atlanta was drafting in the 18th position that year.