McDonald impresses Braves

KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA - Donzell McDonald -- a nonroster invitee to spring training by the Atlanta Braves -- can hardly improve on his start.<br> <br> In 18 games -- mostly in reserve duty -- the outfielder is hitting .387 with two doubles and three RBIs. And he has two of Atlanta&#39;s seven steals.<br> <br> Not bad for a guy who signed a minor league deal in December. McDonald is 5-for-25 in his career in 15 big league games with the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals.<br> <br> The same goes for Mike Hessman -- another longshot to make the team. He&#39;s batting .370 in 21 games, with one homer and six RBIs. He&#39;s seen action at first base and third. This is the first major-league camp for the 25-year-old Hessman, who expects to start the season at AAA Richmond.<br> <br> But Manager Bobby Cox normally relies on veterans to fill out his bench, leaving McDonald and Hessman with slim chances to make the team.

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