Infielder Wilson agrees to one-year deal with Braves

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ATLANTA -- Infielder Jack Wilson is returning to the Atlanta Braves, agreeing to a US$1 million, one-year contract.

The team announced the deal Friday. Wilson, who also can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses, gives the Braves a veteran to pair with 22-year-old rookie Tyler Pastornicky, who is expected to take over as starting shortstop after Alex Gonzalez signed with Milwaukee.

The 34-year-old Wilson was acquired from Seattle last season just before the trade deadline. The 10-year veteran combined to hit .243 with 11 RBIs in 79 games while making $5 million.

Pastornicky spent most of 2011 with double-A Mississippi before a promotion to triple-A Gwinnett. He hit .314 with seven homers, 45 RBIs and 27 stolen bases and spent the final day of the season on the big league roster.