Photos: Craig Kimbrel's years as a Brave

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Photos: Craig Kimbrel's years as a Brave

2011: Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel comes in for the 9th inning to close out the Houston Astros for a 3-2 victory at Turner Field in Atlanta on Monday, May 16, 2011. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

2011: Chipper Jones congratulates closer Craig Krimbel after a 1 to 0 win. Kimbrel got his save number 39 of the season.

2012: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) reacts after allowing a RBI single hit by Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino (8)in the 9th inning at Turner Field in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Hyosub Shin, hshin@ajc.com

2012: With palm trees in the background, Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel practices his pickoff move to first base during the third day of pitchers and catchers workouts at Champion Stadium in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Wednesday morning in Lake Buena Vista, Fl., Feb. 22, 2012. Jason Getz jgetz@ajc.com

2012: The Braves will also honor Craig Kimbrel with a bobble-head this year at Turner Field in Atlanta, Monday, May 14, 2012. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

2012: Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann, left, talks with closer Craig Kimbrel after Kimbrel pitched to McCann during the fourth day of pitchers and catchers workouts at Champion Stadium in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Thursday morning in Lake Buena Vista, Fl., Feb. 23, 2012. Jason Getz jgetz@ajc.com

2012: Former NFL and MLB player Bo Jackson is greeted by Craig Kimbrel after throwing out the first pitch of the game at Turner Field in Atlanta, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

2012: Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel poses for photographer Mike Stobe (not pictured) during the team's photo day at Champion Stadium in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Wednesday morning in Lake Buena Vista, Fl., Feb. 29, 2012. Jason Getz jgetz@ajc.com

2012: Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel, center, yawns as he stretches with pitchers Todd Redmond, left, and Jonny Venters, right, during the fourth day of pitchers and catchers workouts at Champion Stadium in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Thursday morning in Lake Buena Vista, Fl., Feb. 23, 2012. Jason Getz jgetz@ajc.com

2012: New Braves' No. 1 pick Lucas Sims talks with Craig Kimbrel before Atlanta Braves home game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Turner Field in Atlanta on Friday, May 8, 2012. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

2012: Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (16) and Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) celebrate their 7-5 win over the Washington Nationals at Turner Field in Atlanta on Saturday, June 30, 2012. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

2013: Atlanta Braves pitcher Alex Wood (left) and Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel stretch during the third day of pitchers and catchers workouts at Champion Stadium in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fl., on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

2013: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) looks infields as he prepares to pitch in the 9th inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Turner Field in Atlanta on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Atlanta Braves won 5-2 over the Cincinnati Reds. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

2013: Craig Kimbrel takes the mound to close out the Phillies in the season opener on Monday, April 1, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

2013: Braves closer Craig Kimbrel and catcher Brian McCann celebrate defeating the Phillies 3-1 in their MLB game at Turner Field on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

2013: Braves closer Craig Kimbrel shows some of his skills with a baseball performing some acrobatic juggling during team practice before playing the Brewers on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON /staff CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

2013: Fans take pictures of Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel delivering a pitch during the fourth full squad workout at Champion Stadium in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fl., on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

2014: Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel heads to the field as he works out at Turner field on the first day of pitching camp, Monday, January 27, 2014. KENT D JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

2014:Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel works out at Turner field on the first day of pitching camp, Monday, January 27, 2014. KENT D JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

2014: Braves closer Craig Kimbrel closes out the Nationals in the ninth inning for a 3-1 victory in a MLB game on Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

2014: Braves closer Craig Kimbrel walks across the stadium field toward a giant light box to film a t.v. spot before team practice begins at sunrise on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

2014: Braves closer Craig Kimbrel closes out the Nationals in the ninth inning for a 3-1 victory in a MLB game on Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

2014: Braves closer Craig Kimbrel preserves a 1-0 shut out closing out the Marlins during the ninth inning in a baseball game in Atlanta on Sunday, August 31, 2014. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

2014: Braves closer Craig Kimbrel blows Braves fans a kiss taking the field to practice before playing the Nationals in game three of a three game set in a MLB game on Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

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2011: Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel comes in for the 9th inning to close out the Houston Astros for a 3-2 victory at Turner Field in Atlanta on Monday, May 16, 2011. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

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