Braves fans react to Player’s Weekend nicknames

The Atlanta Braves released the nicknames and jerseys the team will wear during Player’s Weekend Aug. 25-27 on Wednesday.

Twitter erupted with mixed feelings about the jerseys and nickname idea:

Player’s Weekend is Aug. 25-27, and the Braves will host the Colorado Rockies.

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