Braves finally release Dan Struggla

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http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11232644/dan-uggla-released-atlanta-braves

The Braves have released Dan Uggla, ending the veteran second baseman's disappointing stint in Atlanta.

The Braves announced Uggla's release on their official Twitter account Friday, five days after suspending the slumping slugger for what manager Fredi Gonzalez called "an internal matter."

The 34-year-old Uggla has played sparingly since rookie Tommy La Stella was promoted from Triple-A Gwinnett on May 28. The three-time All-Star is batting .162 with two homers and 10 RBIs in 48 games this season.

Atlanta has not announced a corresponding roster move for Uggla's release.

The Braves acquired Uggla in a November 2010 trade with the Miami Marlins and signed the three-time All-Star to a $62 million, five-year contract before his first game with Atlanta. He is slated to make $13 million in 2015 -- his final season under the deal.

Uggla had a 33-game hitting streak and connected for 36 homers in his first season with the Braves, but most of his numbers have been trending down over the past couple of years. He hit just .179 with 22 homers and 171 strikeouts in 2013, when Atlanta won the NL East and lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the division series.
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:blessed: :blessed:

Now B.J. needs to get sent to the bushes.
 
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duckbutta said:
How the fukk has this team been winning games with Struggla and B.J Slumpton in the line up :dahellwhat:

Please tell me they were not batting back to back :usurematteroffact:
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most of there first season together BJ was first and Uggla was 2nd
 
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