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PITTSBURGH (AP) \u2014 The Konnor Griffin Era will begin on Friday in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

A person familiar with the decision has told The Associated Press that the Pirates<\/a> are calling up the 19-year-old shortstop, the consensus choice as the top prospect in baseball, before Friday’s home opener against the Baltimore Orioles.<\/p>\n

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