Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press Atlanta catcher Brian McCann is a five-time All-Star and a four-time winner of the Silver Slugger award.

In this photo taken Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann listens to a teammate during a spring training baseball workout in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

FILE – In this April 5, 2010 file photo, Atlanta Braves executive and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron tosses a baseball prior to the start of the team’s opening day baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field in Atlanta. Aaron predicts that hitters will bounce back this season following the year of the pitcher. The Hall of Famer also tells the AP he thinks that barring injuries, there’s a good chance of a Red Sox-Giants World Series. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks, File)

In this photo taken Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann, left, tosses the ball during a rundown drill during a spring training baseball workout in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Members of the Atlanta Braves baseball team stretch during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

In this photo taken Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla tosses the ball to shortstop Alex Gonzalez (2) during a spring training baseball workout in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross stretches during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

In this photo taken Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel throws during spring training baseball, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, right, watches as players prepare to stretch during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves’ Martin Prado, left, and Chipper Jones, right, wait to bat during training baseball baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, center, leads a team meeting in the outfield before a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jonathan Schuerholz, center, reacts after being tagged by infielder Brooks Conrad, left, as he runs to Martin Prado, right, during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Jonny Venters, left, throws to first base while doing pickoff drills as Arodys Vizcaino watches during a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson goes through a drill during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

In this photo taken Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jonny Venters goes through a drill during spring training baseball, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones (10) makes his way to the next photographer during picture day before a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, right, watches as players prepare to stretch during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones fields a ground ball during training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones prepares to hit during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves’ Kris Medlen (54) takes a video of teammate Peter Moylan, right, during picture day before a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves’ Martin Prado, right, signs an autograph for Tripp Church, 11, second from left, of Ringgold, Ga., after arriving for a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez watches batting practice during spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. Gonzalez is the the Braves new manager, replacing Bobby Cox who retired last year. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Peter Moylan, right, arrives for a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez arrives for a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Braves players, including Jason Heyward (22), make their way onto the field for a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward takes batting practice during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, right, leads teammates as catcher David Ross, left, points, loosening up during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves infielder Brooks Conrad, left, reaches to tag Jonathan Schureholz, right, during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones has a laugh during a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones points toward home plate during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves’ Chipper Jones, front, David Ross, center, and Jason Heyward jog during a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Braves’ Chipper Jones arrives for a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez walks onto the field during spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. Gonzalez is the Braves new manager, replacing Bobby Cox who retired last year. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)wbb

In this photo taken Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, Atlanta Braves’ Brian McCann watches a fly ball during a spring training baseball workout in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Jordan Schafer tries to catch a fly ball at the wall during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones throws during training baseball baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Last Updated On:  1/31/2011 11:28:19 AM

ATLANTA — Monday morning in the Braves clubhouse Chipper Jones says treatment to his surgically repaired knee has been very encouraging. He will report to spring training with pitchers and catchers.