Braves option Grissom & Shewmake, Orlando Arcia to be Opening Day shortstop

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The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that Orlando Arcia will be the team’s starting shortstop on Opening Day with both Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake being optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Dukes & Bell discussed the team’s decision.

“Why? At-bats," said Carl Dukes. "I don’t need to see Vaughn Grissom sitting on the bench and not getting at-bats. Even though it sounds weird, they really like both of these guys.

"But if you make this decision you feel really good about Arcia. And remember, he’s a young guy, he’s not 35.”

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