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SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 2: Ervin Santana #30 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park August 2, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 30, plunks

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Feb 26, 2019

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 31, Mad Dog

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Feb 26, 2019

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 32, Charlie

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Feb 25, 2019

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 33, collection

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Feb 23, 2019

18 Jul 1998: Pitcher Kevin Millwood #34 of the Atlanta Braves in action during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. The Brewers defeated the Braves 7-1. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 34, Millwood

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Feb 22, 2019

Phil Niekro on the first tee during the Regions Charity Classic Charter Communications Pro-Am at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge in Birmingham Alabama on May 3, 2006. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 35, Knucksie

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Feb 21, 2019

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 31: Kolby Allard #36 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch in the third inning of his MLB pitching debut during the game against the Miami Marlins at SunTrust Park on July 31, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 36, Sarge

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Feb 20, 2019

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 29: Brandon Beachy #37 of the Atlanta Braves against the Florida Marlins at Turner Field on July 29, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 37, 90s All-Stars

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Feb 19, 2019

American baseball player Bill Bruton (1925 - 1995) poses for a portrait in the uniform of the Milwaukee Braves, early 1950s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 38, Bruton

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Feb 19, 2019

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 7: Sam Freeman

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 39, arm quartet

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Feb 19, 2019

1985: Bruce Sutter #40 of the Atlanta Braves winds up for the pitch during a game in1985. Bruce Sutter played for the Atlanta Braves from 1985-1988. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 40, bad contract

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Feb 18, 2019

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 41, Eddie

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Feb 18, 2019

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 42, Mahler

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Feb 18, 2019

3 Mar 2002: Tim Spooneybarger #43 of the Atlanta Braves prepares to pitch during the spring training game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Kissimmee, Florida. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: M. David Leeds/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 43, quartet

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Feb 18, 2019

Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman and former teammate Jason Heyward.

Atlanta Braves: Top 10 Rookie Seasons of Past 30 Years

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Feb 18, 2019

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 24: Hall of Famer Hank Aaron prepares to pull the number 44 down from the left field wall to show that there are 43 games remaining at Turner Field after the fifth inning between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets on June 24, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 44, Hammer

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Feb 12, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO - JUNE 21: Pitcher Odalis Perez #45 of the Los Angeles Dodgers on the mound during the game against the San Francisco Giants at SBC Park on June 21, 2004 in San Francisco, California.The Giants won 3-2. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 45, Odalis

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Feb 11, 2019

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 16: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the ninth inning to the Washington Nationals at Turner Field on August 16, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 46, closers

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Feb 11, 2019

22 OCT 1995: ATLANTA PITCHER TOM GLAVINE DELIVERS A PITCH DURING THE FIRST INNING OF THE BRAVES GAME VERSUS THE CLEVELAND INDIANS IN GAME TWO OF THE WORLD SERIES AGAINST CLEVELAND AT FULTON COUNTY STADIUM IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greu

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 47, Glavine

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Feb 11, 2019

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 31: Tommy Hanson #48 of the Atlanta Braves against the Florida Marlins at Turner Field on July 31, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 48, Managers and more

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Feb 11, 2019

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 29: Julio Teheran #49 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Turner Field on May 29, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 49, JT

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Feb 7, 2019

14 Jul 1995: Pitcher Kent Mercker of the Atlanta Braves prepares to throw the ball during a game against the San Diego Padres. The Braves won the game 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 50, Mercker

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Feb 6, 2019

Andruw Jones #25 of the Atlanta Braves waits to bat against the San Francisco Giants on April 9, 2006. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 51, power

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Feb 6, 2019

PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 2: Relief pitcher Jordan Walden #52 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 2, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Braves won 6-4. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 52, Walden

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Feb 6, 2019

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 30: The National Anthem is performed prior to the Detroit Tigers playing the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day at Comerica Park on March 30, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 53, moving West

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Feb 3, 2019

ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 23: Starter Kris Medlen #54 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on August 23, 2013 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 54, Medlen, HOF, GG

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Feb 2, 2019

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Pitcher John Smoltz #29 of the Atlanta Braves throws against the New York Mets September 6, 2006 at Shea Stadium in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 55, Smoltz’s second life

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Feb 1, 2019

382468 01: Former New York Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton signs copies of his new book, "Ball Four: The Final Pitch" November 27, 2000 at a Waldenbooks store in Schaumburg, IL. "Ball Four: The Final Pitch" is a new and final edition of his controversial 1970 book titled "Ball Four" that has sold more than five million copies worldwide its 30-year life. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Newsmakers)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 56, Ball Four

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Jan 31, 2019

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