Braves training camp: Feb. 22, 2012

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Braves training camp: Feb. 22, 2012

Center fielder Michael Bourn arrived at Braves spring training on Feb. 22, 2012, at Champion Stadium in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Braves minor-league hitting coordinator Don Long greets center fielder Michael Bourn on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, his first day at camp in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Michael Bourn walks through Champion Stadium's outfield. Since Bourn was acquired through a trade with the Astros last season, this is his first spring training in a Braves uniform.

Michael Bourn hits in the batting cage while his teammates wait their turn.

Michael Bourn signs autographs for fans after hitting in the batting cage.

Outfielder Matt Diaz shakes hands with a fan who had told him, "Glad to have you back." The Braves made a trade with the Pirates on Aug. 31 to have Diaz rejoin the team.

Randall Delgado delivers a pitch during the third day of pitchers and catchers workouts at Champion Stadium in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Delgado and Julio Teheran will compete with Mike Minor for the 5th starter spot.

Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross practices.

Atlanta Braves hitting coach Greg Walker, right, gives some tips to Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross, left, in the batting cage.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Jair Jurrjens, center, laughs with teammates during warms up.

With palm trees in the background, Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel practices his pickoff move to first base.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Jair Jurrjens warms up under a cloudy sky.

Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel practices his pickoff move to first base.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Jair Jurrjens practices his pickoff move to first base

Atlanta Braves outfielder Martin Prado, playing third base, throws to first during pitchers and catchers workouts.

Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers mingle as a glove an extra pairs of shoes are shown on the fence during the third day of pitchers and catchers workouts.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Martin Prado, playing third base, encourages a teammate during fielding drills.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman fields a ground ball. Freeman is entering his sophomore season after a solid rookie season in 2011.

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jonny Venters delivers a pitch.

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Braves minor-league hitting coordinator Don Long greets center fielder Michael Bourn on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, his first day at camp in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

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