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Official Site of the Braves · Feb 26, 2018

Andruw helping Acuna balance fun, focus

Acuna's grab in center LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Andruw Jones knows what it's like to be what some might consider to be a cocky young Major Leaguer, so the Braves legend has gladly accepted the chance to prepare Ronald Acuna for what Atlanta's top prospect might soon experience.

"You've got to be cocky to play this game," Jones said. "You've got to be confident in yourself to go out and show you belong there. You don't want to sit in the corner and put your head down every time. You want to stand out there and show you belong in that league at that time.

"Cocky is a good thing. But respecting the game is also very important."

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