Brave re-sign Jurrjens, avoid arbitration

The Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration entirely for 2012 by signing the last of their eligible players including starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens, which means GM Frank Wren is mostly standing pat by bringing his 2011 squad back for a one year shot at the playoffs before quite a few changes are due.

Jurrjens was brought on board with a $5.5 million deal. The Braves have also reached agreements with centerfielder Michael Bourne and lefty reliever Eric O'Flaherty, and previously came to terms with outfielder/infielder Martin Prado.

Braves Re-signing of Jurrjens indicates they will stand pat for 2012