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:

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.

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.

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.