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Ex-Brewers catcher Pina signs two-year deal with Braves

Former Brewers catcher Manny Pina, shown here with Braves star Freddie Freeman during the National League Division Series in October, has signed a two-year contract with the Braves. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

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Former Brewers catcher Manny Pina, shown here with Braves star Freddie Freeman during the National League Division Series in October, has signed a two-year contract with the Braves. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
By AJC Sports
Nov 16, 2021

The Braves signed veteran catcher Manny Pina to a two-year, $8 million contract Monday.

The 34-year-old Pina had 13 home runs in 75 games while throwing out 11 of 37 potential base stealers (29.7%) with the Brewers last season. Pina made his major-league debut in 2011 and played the last six seasons in Milwaukee.

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