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Two weeks after making critical remarks regarding NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr, Washington Capitals defenceman Roman Hamrlik clarified some of his statements on Monday re-affirming his support for the players. babyliss perfect curl . "Maybe some people they took it too personal," said Hamrlik, who just returned from his native Czech Republic last week. "Its nothing against Don [Fehr] or some other people and the NHLPA. Im behind them and I always was and I always will be. "Everybody has different opinions and I think we should have started talking a bit earlier, that was my biggest point." While staying in the Czech Republic, Hamrlik raised a lot of eyebrows after speaking out about his displeasure with how the lockout was being handled. "I am disgusted," he told Daily Sport just over two weeks ago. "We have to push Fehr to the wall to get the deal. Time is against us. We lost [one-quarter] of the season, it is $425 million. Who will give it back to us? Mr. Fehr?" Hamrliks comments drew criticism from other players, but the veteran defenceman didnt back down. "Ive been in the league for 20 years and faced three lockouts," Hamrlik later told TSNs Thats Hockey. "Theres only 14 other players in the league that are facing their third career lockout. I believe Ive earned the right to say what I think." On Monday, Hamrlik had softened his stance but remained focused on finding a resolution that would get the players back on the ice. "I talked to some players back home, some guys disagree and some guys agree with me," he said. "We are in the same situation, we are in the same boat, everybody is together and Im 100 percent behind the players. "When you look back its not about what I said, or what he said, or what they said. Its all about making a solution quickly and hopefully bringing a good solution to the table and start playing." 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That ended his seventh season with the White Sox. He passed a physical in Atlanta on Monday before completing the deal, which also includes roster and performance bonuses. Floyd said his arm "feels tremendous." "Its nice to start over, create the right mechanics ... all the simple things to become more natural," he said. Atlanta also avoided arbitration with pitcher Brandon Beachy, agreeing to a $1.45 million, one-year deal. He would earn a $25,000 bonus for 30 starts. Floyd, who spoke at Turner Field on Monday, said he already has recovered his arm speed and is just working on endurance. He said he has been cleared to throw from 55 feet. Braves general manager Frank Wren said he hopes Floyd can be ready in May. Despite his optimistic update on his recovery, Floyd said "I have no idea" when hell be ready to pitch. Floyd said he liked the Braves, who won the NL East in 2013, for their consistent success. "It just seemed like all the arrows were pointing to Atlanta," he said. Wren said he expects Floyd to be a "solidd, middle of the rotation starter. babyliss pro curl. " The Braves needed more experience in the rotation after losing Tim Hudson, who signed with the Giants, and free agent Paul Maholm. The rotation returns Julio Teheran, Mike Minor, Kris Medlen, Brandon Beachy and Alex Wood. Medlen, 28, has the most experience of the group. Beachy, 27, missed most of the 2013 season recovering from elbow ligament-replacement surgery. David Hale, who was 1-0 with a 0.82 ERA in two starts this year, could compete for a spot. Wood pitched in relief in 20 of his 31 appearances last season. Even before Hudson signed with the Giants, Wren said adding a veteran starting pitcher was a top off-season priority. Wren said Floyd will help the younger starters. "Hes a solid starter thats been around and knows what needs to be done," Wren said. Before the elbow injury, Floyd consistently logged 180 or more innings with the White Sox. He won 10 or more games in five straight seasons from 2008-12. He was 0-4 with a 5.18 ERA in five games this year. Floyds best season in Chicago came in 2008, when he was 17-8. He has a 70-70 career record with the White Sox and Phillies. Floyd can earn $675,000 in roster bonuses: $175,000 for 15 days and $250,000 each for 30 and 60 days. He also can earn $250,000 each for each start from 21-28 and $500,000 apiece for each start from 30-33. ' ' '