"Tom Glavine could return to the Braves, but not to pitch.

The 305-game winner has been in discussions with the Braves about a possible position with the organization that could include duties ranging from front-office work to instructing players in the minor leagues and perhaps even some broadcasting.

"I've talked to Tommy several times since the season ended," said Braves president John Schuerholz, who said talks were still in the preliminary stage. "It's always been in our mind that ultimately, eventually something like this might be a possibility.

"We've discussed it with Tommy. I've talked to [Glavine's agent] Gregg Clifton. We're in the exploratory-discussion phase, but the interest has always been there. ... The admiration and appreciation is understood.""