The Braves have reached the midway point in their Grapefruit League schedule. So, what do they have left to accomplish before opening day?

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, sports columnist Mark Bradley and features writer Gabriel Burns discuss the questions the Braves have left to answer before they leave Florida. Plus, a look at the progress Ian Anderson is making and why it appears Vaughn Grissom will likely be the Braves’ opening-day shortstop.

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