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Fans react to Blooper, the new Braves mascot
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January 27, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper takes photographs with fans during the Atlanta Braves Chop Fest at the Plaza at SunTrust Park Saturday, January 27, 2018, in Atlanta. 2018 Chop Fest is a fan interactive event allowing fans to interact with players, coaches, and participate in baseball clinics. PHOTO / JASON GETZ
Jan 27, 2018
The Braves introduced Blooper, their new mascot, at Chop Fest on Saturday at SunTrust Park.
Blooper, who resembled a more-tamed version of the Phillie Phanatic, popped out of a machine to the applause of a mostly young crowd. It held a meet and greet with fans afterwards.
Reactions to the latest addition to the Braves organization have not been overly positive.
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Gabriel Burns is a general assignment reporter and features writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After four years on the Braves beat, he's expanded his horizons and covers all sports. You'll find him writing about MLB, NFL, NBA, college football and other Atlanta-centric happenings.
