After rough spring, Braves release veteran left-hander Scott Kazmir

After rough spring, Braves release veteran left-hander Scott Kazmir Atlanta Braves have released Scott Kazmir after the left-hander fell short in his bid to win the No. 5 spot in the team's rotation. The 34-year-old Kazmir was acquired with Brandon McCarthy and infielder Charlie Culberson in the Dec. 18 trade that sent outfielder Matt Kemp to the Dodgers. http://ow.ly/x2o830j8I6U

Kazmir, owed $15.5M, released by Atlanta

Having failed in his bid to claim the fifth spot in Atlanta's starting rotation, Scott Kazmir was released by the Braves on Saturday. Atlanta acquired Kazmir in December in the trade that sent Matt Kemp to the Dodgers.
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