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FILE - In this June 7, 2007 file photo, baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron smiles as he speaks at a ceremony where a commemorative plaque was unveiled at Miller Park in Milwaukee. Aaron's 80th birthday is celebrated in the nation's capital at a reception hosted by baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Braves to honor 40th anniversary of Aaron’s record

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Jones’ appearance postponed due to weather

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FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2013 file photo, Atlanta Braves' Chris Johnson waits to take baseball batting practice in Atlanta. Johnson is taking the same approach to the 2014 season he used one year ago, when he was fighting for a starting job. (AP Photo/David Goldman, file)

Braves’ Chris Johnson not resting on 2013 success

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman sits next to manager Frank Wren while discussing his new deal with the baseball team, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Atlanta. Freeman said Wednesday his $135 million, eight-year deal shows he should simply continue on his current path to becoming one of the best first basemen. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, David Tulis) GWINNETT OUT MARIETTA OUT LOCAL TV OUT (WXIA, WGCL, FOX 5)

Freeman humbled by biggest deal in Braves’ history

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2013, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward watches his two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series in Los Angeles. Heyward and the Braves agreed Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, to a $13.3 million, two-year contract that avoided arbitration. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

Braves reach long-term deals with Freeman, Heyward

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2013, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward watches his two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series in Los Angeles. Heyward and the Braves agreed Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, to a $13.3 million, two-year contract that avoided arbitration. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

Heyward, Braves agree to $13.3M, 2-year contract

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, left, gets hugged by teammate Jason Heyward, after driving in the winning run with a two-run base hit in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Monday, Aug. 15, 2011 in Atlanta. Atlanta won 5-4. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves sign Freddie Freeman for 8 years, Jason Heyward for 2

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves choose architect for new stadium

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Moving pipelines next step for new Braves stadium

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Atlanta Braves close on land deal in suburbs

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No team logos on plaques for Maddux, La Russa

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Retired Braves star ignites blaze near home

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Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Greg Maddux, left, and former Chicago White Sox slugger Frank Thomas laugh during a press conference announcing their election into the 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame class, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, in New York. Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine was also elected into the Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Brave omission? No logo on Greg Maddux’s Hall of Fame plaque

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Wichita State's Cleanthony Early shoots over Bradley's Austin Barnes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Wichita Eagle, Jaime Green) LOCAL TV OUT; MAGAZINES OUT; LOCAL RADIO OUT; LOCAL INTERNET OUT

No. 5 Wichita State beats Bradley 72-50

By JEFFREY PARSON - Associated Press

Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Greg Maddux, left, and former Chicago White Sox slugger Frank Thomas laugh during a press conference announcing their election into the 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame class, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, in New York. Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine was also elected into the Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, Frank Thomas elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves pitcher Greg Maddux throws in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Los Angeles. Maddux was handed his first defeat of the year as the Dodgers won 6-4. This was Maddux's first loss against the Dodgers since 1993. (AP Photo/John Hayes)

HARRIS: By any measure, Greg Maddux worthy of unanimous praise

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times