Ace trio in uniform again in Atlanta

 
There's obviously reason to believe John Smoltz, Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine will one day be united in Cooperstown. But after this week, there are no guarantees these three will be in uniform together in the city where they compiled the majority of their Hall of Fame credentials. [link]

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