Braves sign Burke to minor-league contract

  • By News Sentinel staff
  • Posted June 20, 2009 at 4:27 p.m. , updated June 20, 2009 at 4:27 p.m.
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Former University of Tennessee infielder Chris Burke was signed to a minor-league contract by the Atlanta Braves.

Burke was recently released by the San Diego Padres after he was outrighted to Class AAA Portland on June 9.

Burke made his first appearance with Class AAA Gwinnett on Friday and pinch-hit in the sixth inning against Louisville. Burke, who is from Louisville, struck out.

The crowed gave Burke a nice hand as he approached the plate.

“He’s very popular,” said Louisville manager Rick Sweet told The Courier Journal, adding that the Bats’ parent Cincinnati Reds took a serious look at Burke. “He’s a good guy.”

Burke has played parts of six seasons in the Major Leagues with Houston, Arizona, and San Diego. He played in 32 games for the Padres this season, hitting .207.

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