Fiery Pierzynski ready to be mentor in Atlanta

In their search for a backup catcher, the Braves thought enough of A.J. Pierzynski to give him a one-year, $2 million deal (with up to $700,000 in incentives) that was finalized Wednesday. Pierzynski agreed to join the Braves with the understanding that one of his primary responsibilities will be to serve as a mentor to Christian Bethancourt