The Braves sign Troy Glaus to a one-year contract:

The deal, which also includes incentives, is pending a physical, the source said.

Glaus, 33, has made only six career appearances at first, two last season with the Cardinals. However, he will give the Braves a potent right-handed bat as they seek to improve their offense.

The Braves had balked at re-signing free-agent first baseman Adam LaRoche due to his high price, sources said.

A healthy Troy Glaus would bring better offense to the team, so the Braves get the potential double benefit of great hitting at a low price. Without knowing the price tag, it seems like a move with a lot of upside to me.