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Youthful Braves optimistic about future
Pitchers, catchers report to spring training on Friday
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Atlanta Braves bullpen coach Eddie Perez, left, stands with manager Fredi Gonzalez during a spring training baseball workout on Thursday in Kissimmee, Fla. - photo by Alex Brandon
Fredi Gonzalez almost couldn't contain his enthusiasm on the day Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward signed multi-year contract extensions. The Braves' manager has good reason to be excited about his team's foundation of young stars. Freeman and Heyward are only 24.
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