ATLANTA -- Infielder Alberto Callaspo and the Atlanta Braves have finalized a one-year contract.<br />
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The deal was agreed to last week at the winter meetings and announced Monday.<br />
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The 31-year-old Callaspo should provide versatility in the infield. He played second base, first base and third base this year for Oakland.<br />
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Callaspo and Phil Gosselin could compete for the starting job at second base with top prospect Jose Peraza. Atlanta traded second baseman Tommy La Stella to the Cubs for right-handed reliever Luis Vizcaino last month.<br />
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Callaspo also could play behind Chris Johnson at third base.<br />
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Callaspo hit .223 this season, well below his .267 career average. A year earlier, he batted .258 with 10 homers for the Athletics and Angels.<br />
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To make room for Callaspo on the roster, Atlanta designated right-hander Anthony Varvaro for assignment.
