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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: Top 10 Rookie Seasons of Past 30 Years

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Feb 18, 2019

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 44, Hammer

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Feb 12, 2019

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

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 06: A general view of Wrigley Field as renovations continue before the Opening Day game Monday between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates as seen during a media walk through at on April 6, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 58, Campy

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Jan 30, 2019

PITTSBURGH - MAY 23: Peter Moylan #58 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game on May 23, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 58, down under

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Jan 29, 2019

7 Mar 2000: Paul Assenmacher #77 of the Atlanta Braves winds back to pitch the ball during the Spring Training Game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Field in Lakeland, Florida. The Braves defeated the Tigers 10-7. Mandatory Credit: Scott Halleran /Allsport

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 59, Undrafted

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Jan 28, 2019

ST. LOUIS, MO - JULY 24: Starter Manny Banuelos #60 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on July 24, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 60, TINSTAAP

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Jan 28, 2019

HOUSTON - APRIL 09: Livan Hernandez #61 of the Atlanta Braves throws against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 9, 2012 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 61, veteran arm

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Jan 28, 2019

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Mauricio Cabrera

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 62, young fireballers

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Jan 28, 2019

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Emilio Bonafacio #64 of the Atlanta Braves knocks in the eventual game winning run with an eighth inning single against the Philadelphia Phillies at Turner Field on September 27, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 64, Emilio!

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Jan 23, 2019

14 Oct 1995: Pitcher Steve Avery #33 of the Atlanta Braves winds up for the pitch during game four of the NLCS against the Cincinnati Reds at Fulton Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves defeated the Reds 6-0.. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport

Atlanta Braves Opening Day Countdown: 65, Avery’s 91 walks

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Jan 22, 2019

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 66, move to ATL

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Jan 21, 2019

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 08: General view of John Smoltz's #29 and all of the pennants he won with the Atlanta Braves during his number retirement ceremony before the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Toronto Blue Jays at Turner Field on June 8, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

The Atlanta Braves franchise began on this day

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Jan 20, 2019

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 29: Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz unveils the #29 sign on the Games Remaining at Turner Field Countdown sign during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth inning during the game on July 29, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 67, Smoltz’s worst

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Jan 20, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 28: The mask of catcher Brett Hayes #9 of the Florida Marlins (not pictured) is shown between plays against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 28, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves history: A dark day of violence

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Jan 19, 2019

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 68, Clarkson CG

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Jan 19, 2019

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