The Atlanta Braves Weekly Wrap

Here's a look at the major stories in the world of the Atlanta Braves for the week ending on April 4th:

  In the Press...

• The Braves released several more minor league players.
• The Braves released and the Mets claimed relief pitcher Manny Acosta.
• Brian McCann makes a cameo on the cover of Sports Illustrated (Talking Chop got an exclusive first look).
• The Braves declined to take back pitcher Edgar Osuna, who had been taken in the Rule-5 draft by the Royals, but did not make their opening day roster.
• Former Braves second baseman Marcus Giles did not have a good week.
• Conrad, Chavez, and Reyes won the final spots on the Braves opening day roster.

At Talking Chop...

• Frank Wren let it slip that Craig Kimbrel would begin the season in the minors.
• We at Talking Chop began a series of community projections, for the infielders, outfielders, starting pitchers, and relief pitchers.
• Mental Floss told us the origin of the names of all 30 Major League teams, including the Braves.

Notable FanPosts and FanShots...

• pacgnosis passed along some info on building a better outfield platoon.
• hokie07 shared pictures from their trip to spring training.
• Mr. Sanchez took a look at what the Braves might look like five years from now.
• mvhsbball examined the Braves schedule for the first month of the season.