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Snitker: Braves shortstop decision is between Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake
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Vaughn Grissom's ultimately going to play left field or get traded by Atlanta - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves News, Analysis and More
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Atlanta Braves fans baffled as Orlando Arcia named Opening Day shortstop, Vaughn Grissom sent to Triple-A: This is insane Didn't see that coming