BRAVES AND THE PEN:
Braves have now signed 3 pitchers who will serve as late inning high leverage relievers. On Monday they signed Chris Martin to a two year $14MM contract after signing Will Smith to a three year $40MM deal. Earlier this month, they signed Darren O’Day to a one year $2.25MM contract. They also have Mark Melancon in the final year of his four year $62MM contract. Thus far, the Braves are committed to the following AAV to relief pitchers:
Mark Melancon ($15.5MM)
Will Smith ($13.3MM)
Chris Martin ($7.0MM)
Shane Greene ($6.5MM projected)
Darren O’Day ($2.