Braves’ Laird preparing to open season as starter

  • By CHARLES ODUM

    Associated Press

  • Friday, February 1th, 2013
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AP file photo Gerald Laird, pictured in action last season with the Detroit Tigers, likely will open the season starting at catcher for the Atlanta Braves while Brian McCann recovers from shoulder surgery.

AP file photo Gerald Laird, pictured in action last season with the Detroit Tigers, likely will open the season starting at catcher for the Atlanta Braves while Brian McCann recovers from shoulder surgery.