NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) -- Nothing like a little encouragement from Hammerin' Hank himself to show the way at spring training for the Atlanta Braves.
The Braves welcomed Hall of Fame slugger Hank Aaron to their first full-squad workout and named a street for him at their new complex Tuesday, starting off a season full of high expectations.
''It's awesome, we're so appreciative,'' manager Brian Snitker said. ''We talked in the winter of him coming down. I told the guys and Hank we'd like to have him around more.''
The two-time NL East champions intend to put some pressure on themselves this year.