Atlanta Braves Spring Training 2011: Day 6

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Atlanta Braves Spring Training 2011: Day 6

Photos from Atlanta Braves Spring Training: Day 6, Feb. 20, 2011.

Fab Five Freddie: Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman puts on his sunglasses as he prepares to take the field with the dugout full of teammates during the second day of full-squad Spring Training at Champion Stadium in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Sunday afternoon in Lake Buena Vista, Fl., Feb. 20, 2011.

Braves starting pitchers Tommy Hanson, left, and Derek Lowe carry their gear onto the field as practice begins.

Braves outfielder Jason Heyward and first baseman Freddie Freeman head off for more workouts.

Palm trees line left field as Atlanta Braves outfielders practice on Sunday afternoon.

Jason Heyward (22) stretches as third baseman Chipper Jones laughs at a joke.

Look who's back: Braves outfielder Jordan Schafer catches a pop fly during workouts.

Hindered for two seasons by a hand injury, Schafer has played only 135 games in two seasons.

Braves outfielder Martin Prado grabs a ground ball. With the acquisition of second baseman Dan Uggla, Prado moves to left field this season.

Braves outfielder Joe Mather gets in some work during practice.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez tosses a ball to third baseman Chipper Jones during defensive drills.

Roger That: Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell watches as starter Jair Jurrjens warms up.

Braves catcher Brian McCann, right, jokes around with first baseman Freddie Freeman during batting practice.

Braves outfielder Jordan Schafer looks strong in the cage during BP.

Braves second baseman Dan Uggla shows off his form during batting practice.

Braves pitcher Scott Linebrink delivers to the plate. Linebrink comes to Atlanta from the Chicago White Sox.

Say Hey, J-Hey: Braves outfielder Jason Heyward signs autographs for eager fans along the right field line.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez jokes around with outfielder Matt Young.

Pitcher Cory Gearrin slings a throw off the mound. Gearrin pitched for the Gwinnett Braves last season.

Braves outfielder Jordan Schafer, second from left, and second baseman Dan Uggla, center, get started on their sprints.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez talks with Atlanta Braves GM Frank Wren as they watch team workouts at Lake Buena Vista, Fl.

Braves pitcher Stephen Marek delivers to the plate below a line of palm trees.

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Fab Five Freddie: Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman puts on his sunglasses as he prepares to take the field with the dugout full of teammates during the second day of full-squad Spring Training at Champion Stadium in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Sunday afternoon in Lake Buena Vista, Fl., Feb. 20, 2011.

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