Braden, Devine elect free agency

The Athletics have announced that pitchers Dallas Braden and Joey Devine have elected free agency after refusing their outright assignments to the minor leagues.

Braden missed the entire 2012 season following Tommy John surgery. The 29 year old southpaw had a great season in 2010, posting a 3.50 ERA in 30 starts.

Devine missed the entire 2012 season following Tommy John surgery. He has pitched out of the bullpen during his entire career, and had a great season in 2008, posting a 0.59 ERA in 42 appearances.

Analysis: Braden will be a good reclamation project, because we all know how good he can be when healthy. He is also a left handed pitcher, so that up's his value as well. Devine is also a decent reclamation project, but I honestly see him as a setup man at best.