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The leadoff hitter batted .274 with 171 hits in 624 at-bats. After leading the league in stolen bases from 2009 to 2011, he had just 42in 2012. The 29-year-old made $6.845 million.

The Braves' catcher of 8 years missed his first All-Star Game in 6 years this season. He played in 121 games, batting .230 with 101 hits and 20 homers in 239 at-bats. The Braves have a $500,000 buyout option on his $12 million deal for 2013.

In four years as the backup catcher, David Ross has batted 2.69 with 155 hits in 663 plate appearances. He played in 54 games this season. The Braves signed Ross in 2011 to a 2-year $3.25 million contract.

Hudson started 28 games for Atlanta, going 16-7 with a 3.62 ERA and 102 strikeouts. The 14-year league veteran has pitched 8 years for the Braves. The Braves hold a $1 million buyout option on his $9 million contract for 2013.

Diaz hit .222 with 24 hits and 2 homers in 108 at-bats. He played in 24 games as an outfielder - primarily at left field. Diaz signed a 2-year $2.45 million deal with the Braves in 2011.

Moylan has pitched in Atlanta for seven years. Moylan, who signed a $1 million deal to play in 2012, spent the season working his way back to the majors following shoulder surgery last September. He pitched five innings, earning a 1-0 record with a 1.80 ERA and 2 strikeouts over eight games.

Johnson was part of midseason trade that brought Paul Maholm to Atlanta for Jaye Chapman and Arodys Vizcaino. Johnson, who made $1.15 million in 2012, played in 43 games for Atlanta. He batter .270 with 27 hits in 105 plate appearances.

The Braves acquired the left-hander from the Chicago Cubs with Reed Johnson and cash in July. He went 4-5 in 11 starts with a 3.54 ERA and 59 strikeouts. The Braves hold a team option on his $6.5 million salary for 2013.

The Braves signed Overbay to a $1 million contract in August. He went 2-for-20 with 8 strikeouts and 1 walk over 21 games.

The former N.Y. Met played in five games for Atlanta since being signed in July. He had a 3.00 ERA with 2 strikeouts in six innings. The Braves paid the 18-year veteran $750,000 in 2012.

Signed by the Braves on July 1, the 33-year-old started 9 games for Atlanta going 4-4 with a 3.47 ERA and 35 strikeouts over 49-1/3 innings. Sheets opted to retire after his final season start.

The Braves acquired Baker from the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 31. He made $1.375 million this season.

Durbin went 4-1 with a 3.10 ERA with 49 strikeouts over 61 relief innings for Atlanta. The 13-year veteran made $900,000 this season.

The Braves bought into the $1.6 million club option on his 2-year deal last year.

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The leadoff hitter batted .274 with 171 hits in 624 at-bats. After leading the league in stolen bases from 2009 to 2011, he had just 42in 2012. The 29-year-old made $6.845 million.

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