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By Jenny
Location: Champions Stadium– Lake Buena Vista, FLA
Pitchers and Catchers Report: Feb. 14th
First Game: Feb. 28th
Schedule

Projected Opening Day Lineup
  1. Yunel Escobar (SS)
  2. Mark Kotsay (CF)
  3. Chipper Jones (3B)
  4. Mark Teixeira (1B)
  5. Jeff Francoeur (RF)
  6. Brian McCann (C)
  7. Matt Diaz (LF)
  8. Kelly Johnson (2B)
Projected Rotation
  1. John Smoltz
  2. Tim Hudson
  3. Tom Glavine
  4. Mike Hampton
  5. Chuck James
Projected Bullpen

Miscellaneous: Royce Ring, Blaine Boyer, Manny Acosta
7th Inning: Will Ohman (L), Tyler Yates (R)
8th Inning: Mike Gonzalez (L), Peter Moylan (R)
Closer: Rafael Soriano

Click here for a breakdown of the key Spring Training battles.
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Braves Send Lopez Into Retirement
Javy Lopez announced his retirement after being released by the Atlanta Braves Saturday.  The 37-year-old catcher was attempting to secure a spot as the team's backup catcher.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution


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Mike Hampton Leaves Game
Oft-injured pitcher Mike Hampton of the Atlanta Braves left his spring training start Friday because of a strained right groin.

ESPN

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Chipper Jones is Day-To-Day
Chipper Jones, considered day-to-day with a strained right hamstring, took grounders and hit left-handed on Monday.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Rafael Soriano Has Elbow Issues
While Rafael Soriano does have a stomach issue that's kept him out of games so far, the Braves admitted that he's also bothered by a sore elbow.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Mitchell Report Probably Won't Lead To Suspensions
Sports Illustrated is reporting that Bud Selig will most likely follow the suggestion of the report's author and not suspend most of the players named in the report.

Sports Illustrated

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