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    Braves Hinske good, McLouth bad

    The Braves announced today they've exercised their option on first baseman/outfielder Eric Hinske and declined their option on center fielder Nate McLouth.

    The Braves chose Hinske's $1.5MM club option over a $100K buyout. The 34-year-old hit .233/.311/.403 in 264 plate appearances this year.

    The decision on McLouth was obvious, as the Braves faced a $10.65MM club option and a $1.25MM buyout. The 30-year-old outfielder hit .228/.344/.333 on the season.
    Both are pretty much no-brainers. Hinske is a valuable bench member and McLouth is a 4th OFer somewhere. Braves could bring him back for just that role but I doubt it.

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    Re: Hinske good, McLouth bad

    They have a cheaper, better back up option in Constanza. And he can field well. McLoss is unnecessary.
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