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Braves sign Jim Johnson

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Free agent relief pitcher Jim Johnson, who racked up 101 saves over the 2012-13 seasons, has signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves, it was announced Wednesday.


Financial terms were not announced.


Johnson, an All-Star with the Baltimore Orioles in 2012, struggled last season with both the Oakland Athletics and the Detroit Tigers.


He posted a 7.14 ERA in 38 appearances for the A's and managed only two saves before being released on Aug. 1. He signed with Detroit five days later and appeared in 16 games, going 1-0 with a 6.92 ERA.


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