sentences:  He then was sent to the minors, and continued to pitch in the Braves' farm system until July 2003, when he was released.During this period, Winkelsas has admitted to being sidetracked in his career by marijuana usage, quitting after going through rehabilitation in 2000.Winkelsas did not pitch professionally for the rest of 2003, and in 2004 he signed with the independent Elmira Pioneers.