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Pierzynski agrees to terms with Braves on 1-year deal

Jason Getz / Reuters

A.J. Pierzynski is officially returning to the Atlanta Braves.

The team announced Thursday that the two sides have agreed to terms on a one-year deal.

Reports surfaced Wednesday that Pierzynski and the Braves came to an agreement on a one-year, $3-million contract.

The 38-year-old caught 909 2/3 innings behind the dish for the Braves in 2015, committing two errors and catching 31.3 percent of base-runners who attempted to steal on him.

He also proved to still be an offensive threat, hitting .300/.339/.430 with nine home runs and 49 RBIs.

The two-time All-Star owns a career .282/.321/.424 hitting line with 186 home runs and 886 RBIs across 18 seasons, winning a World Series title with the Chicago White Sox in 2005.

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