Photos: Braves pitchers, catchers begin workouts

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Photos: Braves pitchers, catchers begin workouts

Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers participate in first spring work out Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at Champion Stadium at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves pitchers loosen up their arms while pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves pitchers Julio Teheran and Bartolo Colon take the field at Champion Stadium as Braves pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves outfielder Matt Kemp gives gives Justin Romanko and his 2-year-old son Cal, Atlanta, a high five while working a line of fans signing autographs at Champion Stadium while Braves pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves infielder Jace Peterson makes his way back from the batting tunnels at Champion Stadium during spring training while Braves pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves manager Brian Snitker and former manager Bobby Cox watch over practice while pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves outfielder Matt Kemp takes batting practice at Champion Stadium while pitchers and catchers hold their first spring training workout Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves infielder Ozzie Albies gets an early start at spring training in Champion Stadium as the Braves pitchers and catchers prepare to hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz is all smiles during drills while pitchers and catchers hold their first spring training workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

New Braves pitchers Bartolo Colon (left) and R.A. Dickey race each other during sprints Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at Champion Stadium at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Braves pitchers and catcher worked out for the first time during spring training Wednesday.

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves pitcher Bartolo Colon loosens up while pitchers and catchers hold their first spring training workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

New Braves pitcher R.A. Dickey loosens up his arm throwing while pitchers and catchers hold their first workout Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at Champion Stadium at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Braves pitcher R.A. Dickey (right) confers with catcher Tyler Flowers between pitches during their first spring training workout Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at Champion Stadium at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Julio Teheran prepares to throw a pitch durin the first spring training workout of Braves pitchers and catchers Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at Champion Stadium at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves pitchers Mauricio Cabrera (from left), Bartolo Colon, and Julio Teheran share a laugh during their first spring training workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves infielder Adonis Garcia makes his way back from the batting cages to the clubhouse Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at Champion Stadium at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Braves pitchers and catchers held their first spring training workout Wednesday.

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves pitchers Julio Teheran and Bartolo Colon share a laugh as they take the field at Champion Stadium while Braves pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves catchers Blake Lalli (left) and Braeden Schlehuber make their way across the Champion Stadium field after taking some batting practice as Braves pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves manager Brian Snitker watches over practice while pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves pitchers Julio Teheran and Bartolo Colon take the field at Champion Stadium while Braves pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves pitchers get loose while pitchers and catchers hold their first workout at spring training on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves coach Dave Trembley shares a laugh with catcher Anthony Recker while pitchers and catchers hold their first spring training workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves infielder Ozzie Albies gets an early start at sunrise working with coach Paul Runge in Champion Stadium as the Braves pitchers and catchers prepare to hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves infielder Jace Peterson catches ground balls during a drill as he gets an early start at spring training in Champion Stadium while Braves pitchers and catchers perpare to hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves infielder Ozzie Albies hugs coach Ron Washington after getting in an early start at spring training in Champion Stadium while the Braves pitchers and catchers prepare to hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves infielder Ozzie Albies (left) is greeted by Jace Peterson as they get in an early start at spring training in Champion Stadium while the Braves pitchers and catchers prepare to hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves infielder Ozzie Albies gets an early start at sunrise working with coach Paul Runge in Champion Stadium as the Braves pitchers and catchers prepare to hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves infielder Ozzie Albies gets an early start at sunrise working with coach Paul Runge in Champion Stadium as the Braves pitchers and catchers prepare to hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves infielder Rio Ruiz sports a red bat and gloves taking batting practice in Champion Stadium while pitchers and catchers hold their first spring training workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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February 15, 2017, Lake Buena Vista, FL: Braves pitchers loosen up their arms while pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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