The Braves and Yankees opened 2015 with a trade, which is the best way to open a year:

Yankees have traded Manny Banuelos to the Braves for RH reliever David Carpenter and LHR Chasen Shreve.

— Jack Curry (@JackCurryYES) January 1, 2015

And it’s confirmed by the Braves:  

The #Braves have acquired LHP Manny Banuelos from the Yankees in exchange for RHP David Carpenter and LHP Chase Shreve.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) January 2, 2015

Banuelos, 23, pitched A, AA and Triple A last season after missing 2013 (Tommy John Surgery). Baseball Prospectus and Baseball America each had him as the No. 29 prospect in baseball prior to the 2012 season.

Carpenter, 29, pitched the last two seasons in Atlanta – putting up solid numbers in the Braves bullpen. Shreve, 24, pitched in 15 games for the Braves last season.

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