Atlanta, GA (My Sportsbook) - Atlanta Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone has re-signed with the Braves and will remain with the club for at least the next year. Atlanta general manager John Schuerholz would not discuss specifics of the contract, but the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Friday that Mazzone received a significant raise over the roughly $200,000 he made this year. "I never announce coaches' singings," said Schuerholz. "He'll be back next year. It's done. We do our business behind closed doors and keep our business to ourselves." Atlanta pitchers have ranked first or second in the majors in earned run average every season under Mazzone since 1992. "I think everybody here is comfortable with Leo," Braves starter Kevin Millwood told the paper. "He's done a great job here, and everybody knows what to expect from him. You don't have to worry about getting used to a new guy. I think everybody will be pleased to see him back." The New York Mets had reportedly expressed interest in Mazzone, whose contract had expired at the end of the season. |
