Braves welcome B.J. Upton

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Press conference is held Thursday for outfielder Atlanta signed as a free agent

Atlanta Braves newly-signed center fielder B.J. Upton, right, and general manager Frank Wren pose with Upton's jersey during a news conference introducing Upton, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, in Atlanta.

Upton replaces free agent Michael Bourn in center field.

Upton should provide needed power from the right side.

Upton has played his whole career with the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Atlanta Braves newly-signed center fielder B.J. Upton, right, and general manager Frank Wren pose with Upton's jersey during a news conference introducing Upton, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, in Atlanta.

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