Braves prepare before season opener

Atlanta Braves

Braves prepare before season opener

The Atlanta Braves held a practice Sunday at Turner Field, a day before they open the season against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The field is painted for opening day as Atlanta Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez (left) throws batting practice at Turner Field Sunday in Atlanta.

Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez (center with bat) leads his team through practice at Turner Field on Sunday as the Braves prepare to play their season opener against the Phillies Monday night.

Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez shares a laugh with opening day starting pitcher Tim Hudson during team practice at Turner Field Sunday. Gonzalez is starting his third season as Braves manager.

Braves rookie backup catcher Evan Gattis takes the field for batting practice Sunday at Turner Field.

Braves third baseman Chris Johnson takes in some warm up throws during practice Sunday at Turner Field.

Braves outfielders Justin Upton (left) and his brother B.J. Upton (right) take batting practice.

Braves outfielder B.J. Upton takes batting practice at Turner Field Sunday.

Braves backup catcher Evan Gattis, who may be in starting lineup Wednesday, appears pensive as the young slugger takes batting practice Sunday at Turner Field.

Braves first base coach Terry Pendleton takes the field for practice Sunday at Turner Field.

Braves catcher Brian McCann - who opens the season recovering from offseason shoulder surgery - gives the thumbs up to stadium workers putting final touches on the stadium as he takes the field with the team for practice Sunday.

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The field is painted for opening day as Atlanta Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez (left) throws batting practice at Turner Field Sunday in Atlanta.

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