Sunday spring training for Braves

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Sunday spring training for Braves

Pitchers, catchers and fielders work out at spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Kris Medlen gives Braves batters a test taking the mound to pitch during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Kris Medlen gives Braves batters a test taking the mound to pitch during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Kris Medlen warms up in the bullpen before taking the mound to test Braves batters during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Freddie Freeman shares a laugh with manager Fredi Gonzalez walking to first base during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel takes the mound following starter Kris Medlen to give Braves batters their first stout test during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel takes the mound following starter Kris Medlen to give Braves batters their first stout test during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel takes the mound following starter Kris Medlen to give Braves batters their first stout test during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel gives catcher Evan Gattis a pat on the chest after giving Braves batters a stout pitching test from the mound during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves pitchers Craig Kimbrel and Kris Medlen walk off the field after givinig Braves batters their first stout test of spring training pitching back to back from the mound on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves outfielder Jason Heyward rounds second base during base running drills at spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves outfielders Justin Upton (from left), Jason Heyward, and B.J. Upton loosen up in the field for a day of spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves Freddie Freeman tells a story to fellow players while loosening up in the field for a day of spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves outfielder Jordan Schafer connects on a pitch while facing pitchers Kris Medlen and Craig Kimbrel back to back during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez confers with closer Craig Kimbrel as he prepares to take the mound spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves infielder Tommy La Stella fields a grounder during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves infielder Tommy La Stella fields a grounder during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves players Jason Heyward (from left), Freddie Freeman, B.J. Upton, and Justin Upton loosen up for a day of spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves catcher Ryan Doumit plays the outfield catching a fly ball during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves pitcher Freddy Garcia breaks into laughter before throwing a pitch from the mound during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves outfielder Mark Hamilton sends in a signal from right field during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves infielder Phil Gosselin fields a fly ball during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Braves infielder Tyler Pastornicky fields a ball during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

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Kris Medlen gives Braves batters a test taking the mound to pitch during spring training on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

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