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A.J. Pierzynski signing with Atlanta Braves breaks at a HoneyBaked Ham

Published Dec. 24, 2014 3:01 p.m. ET

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Juicy sports scoops can come from anywhere.

Even a HoneyBaked Ham store, as was the case of A.J. Pierzynski signing with the Atlanta Braves.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez just happened to be at a HoneyBaked, presumably in preparation for the holidays, when he inadvertently broke the news that the team had signed free-agent catcher Pierzynski on Wednesday.

And that person he broke the news to turned out to be the father of Aaron Lunsford (@darrenstains on Twitter). Who was apparently a drummer for the Smashing Pumpkins back in the day (in his mind).

We'll let Lundsford's tweets tell the story from here:

Source: @braves and AJ pierzynski agree to deal. No details. Check it @Buster_ESPN @Ken_Rosenthal @jcrasnick @jessespector not kidding
— Aaron Lunsford (@darrenstains) December 24, 2014

This has turned into an amazing day. I love twitter. #HamRumors
— Aaron Lunsford (@darrenstains) December 24, 2014

Update: mom is worried dad is going to be in trouble #HamRumors
— Aaron Lunsford (@darrenstains) December 24, 2014

And yes @darrenstains gets credit for the scoop. His dad overheard it and son tweeted it. Crazy world
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienAJC) December 24, 2014

According to @DOBrienAJC fredi is saying my dad overheard him talking about AJ signing. Fredi spoke directly to my dad while waiting in line
— Aaron Lunsford (@darrenstains) December 24, 2014

Would hate to get anyone in actual trouble, but that's the story y'all! So much fun today. #HamRumors
— Aaron Lunsford (@darrenstains) December 24, 2014

Hat tip on the Pierzynski deal goes to @darrenstains, whose father ran into Fredi Gonzalez at Honeybaked Ham.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) December 24, 2014

Adding to the splendor of the Honeybaked Ham/Pierzynski story, @darrenstains informs me today is his dad's birthday.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) December 24, 2014

H/t SB Nation.