There is a new-look Upton headed to the Braves' camp. The centerfielder known as B.J. Upton through his first 11 major league seasons with Tampa Bay and Atlanta is now listed as Melvin Upton Jr. on the Atlanta Braves' roster. Upton's old initials stood or Bossman Junior, from his father Manny's nickname ''Bossman.'' Upton's full name is Melvin Emanuel Upton.
Braves' Upton wants to be called Melvin instead of BJ (Yahoo Sports)
