Meet the 2010 Braves

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Meet the 2010 Braves

Photos of the 2010 Atlanta Braves starting lineup.

Do you think the 2010 Braves have the right lineup in place? Let's start with ... BOBBY COX, Manager, No. 6 -- Cox enters his 29th season overall as an MLB manager and his 25th as a Braves manager. He's said that 2010 will also be his final season managing. His 2,327 wins rank fourth all-time and include a franchise-best 1,972 victories with the Braves, 15 division crowns and the Braves' 1995 World Series title. - atlantabraves.com

DEREK LOWE, Pitcher, No. 32 -- Lowe, who went 15-10 with a 4.67 ERA in 2009, was named Braves' Opening Day starter.

JAIR JURRJENS, Pitcher, No. 49 -- Prior to spring, a minor shoulder injury set Jurrjens back but he's now returned strong, going 2-1 in Grapefruit League play with a 3.21 ERA.

TIM HUDSON, Pitcher, No. 15 -- Returning from rehab late in 2009, Hudson appears not only back in form but possibly in even better shape. During spring play, Hudson notched a 3-1 record and, most impressively, a 1.35 ERA.

TOMMY HANSON, Pitcher, No. 48 -- Hanson emerged as Atlanta's newfound ace in 2009, going 11-4 with a 2.89 ERA. His rookie season behind him, he's set to build on his success in 2010. His spring numbers: 1-0 with a 2.51 ERA.

KENSHIN KAWAKAMI, Pitcher, No. 11 -- Kawakami went 7-12 with a 3.86 ERA in 2009. This spring, he lowered his ERA to 2.92, going 0-1.

BRIAN McCANN, Catcher, No. 16 -- McCann posted a .514 spring average and the team expects him to continue his fine work behind the plate as well.

TROY GLAUS, First base, No. 25 -- Glaus, who was among this spring's hottest hitters, moves from third base to first with Atlanta.

MARTIN PRADO, Second base, No. 14 -- The utilityman, who can play all infield and the left and right field positions, starts 2010 at second for the Braves.

CHIPPER JONES, Third base, No. 10 -- Veteran enters his 17th MLB season with Braves looking to rebound from a sub-par 2009, when he hit .264.

YUNEL ESCOBAR, Shortstop, No. 19 -- Escobar's HR and RBI totals have increased every year during his three-year MLB career. Last season, he posted a .299 BA, sporting an overall .301 career average.

MELKY CABRERA, Left field, No. 53 -- Cabrera, who played all three outfield positions at times with the Yankees, is slated to split time in left with Matt Diaz.

NATE McLOUTH, Center field, No. 24 -- Although McLouth's bat didn't appear to come out of winter hibernation this spring training, manager Bobby Cox looks for the CF to pick up the pace at the plate when the regular season starts.

JASON HEYWARD, Right field, No. 22 -- Call him J-Hey, The Kid, whatever you like, but call him the Braves' rookie starting right fielder. Atlanta's top prospect won the job handily this spring.

BILLY WAGNER, Closer, No. 13 -- Atlanta looks to the veteran, who has 385 career saves, to slam the door on games in 2010 as he continues his comeback from reconstructive left elbow surgery in 2008.

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Do you think the 2010 Braves have the right lineup in place? Let's start with ... BOBBY COX, Manager, No. 6 -- Cox enters his 29th season overall as an MLB manager and his 25th as a Braves manager. He's said that 2010 will also be his final season managing. His 2,327 wins rank fourth all-time and include a franchise-best 1,972 victories with the Braves, 15 division crowns and the Braves' 1995 World Series title. - atlantabraves.com

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