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The Atlanta Braves have solidified the ninth inning by signing Billy Wagner today to be their closer for the 2010 season.  Wagner had elbow surgery in September of 2008 so at age 37 he is an injury risk.  With Wagner hitting 97 on the gun in his return in late 2009, he is destined to produce.  Over his great career Wagner has completed 86.1% of his save chances.  In 2009 the braves had 59 save chances.  Calculated out that means about 40 saves for Wagner which is just what he needs to be the all-time leader in saves for a left hander.  Certainly a later round target on draft day.

Some pitchers are good regardless of where they pitch, but it never hurts to pitch in a huge park to erase some of those mistakes. When you are selecting a pitcher it's not only the home park but what parks make up division that's important.  Judging by the numbers staying with a western division team, National or American League, gives you the best chance of keeping the ball in the yard.  Here's the breakdown of the top 10 best ballparks for not allowing the long ball.

1)  Progressive (Indians) Field (.670)
2)  Petco (Padres) Park (.721)
3)  Busch (Cardinals) Stadium (.736)
4)  Kauffman (Royals) Stadium (.761)
5)  Turner (Braves) Field (.861)
6)  Dodgers Stadium (.876)
7)  Safeco (Mariners) Field (.886)
8)  Oakland (Athletics) Coliseum (.927)
9)  Tropicana (Rays) Field (.939)
10) Fenway (Red Sox) Park (.964)

Per MLB.com writer Mark Bowman the Atlanta Braves, which are in need of an outfielder, are willing to give their #1 ranked prized prospect Jason Heyward an OF job coming straight out of spring training.  Which is good news considering what they did with Tommy Hanson last year.  Heyward is a left handed, top of the line, power hitting prospect that is certainly a sleeper and someone to keep on your radar for later in your fantasy draft.

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