The Braves have announced that they have claimed outfielder Jordan Schafer off of waivers from the Astros. Schafer played in the Braves' organization from 2005-2011 before going to Houston in last year's Michael Bourn trade.Schafer appeared in 106 games for the Astros in 2012, hitting .211 with 27 stolen bases as the team's everyday center-fielder for the most part. He spent a good part of the season on the disabled list with a shoulder injury.
Analysis: There really isn't any risk here for the Braves. They are probably just claiming him as a backup plan just in case Bourn leaves via free agency. Schafer has a boatload of talent but I believe some attitude problems, and health issues, have held back his development. I know one thing, if the Astros give up on you, you have to really take a deep breath and think about what you are doing with your career.
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