PRO Rumors: Jason Heyward, Ronnie Belliard and Brian Shouse
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-David O’Brien reported (via twitter) that Jason Heyward will be on the Atlanta Braves Opening Braves roster and will more than likely be the starting right fielder. With this year being Bobby Cox’s last year, they are going “All in.”
- Ronnie Belliard weighed in at 208 pounds, which means his contract with the Dodgers is now guaranteed, writes Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times. Belliard reported to camp weighing 211 pounds, but his $825K contract only became guaranteed once he weighed in under 210 pound bar. When asked about his weight, Bellliard responded, “I was never worried about that.”
-The Red Sox released Brian Shouse, according to Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe (via Twitter). Back in January, the club signed Shouse to a minor league deal that would have paid him $800K had he made the major league roster. The 41-year-old lefty posted a 4.50 ERA in 28.0 innings for the Rays last year. Shouse had posted a 0.96 ERA in ten outings this spring. I’m sure he will be able to latch on with a team in need of a bullpen arm real quickly.

