Photos: 21 photos that will make you miss Dansby Swanson

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Photos: 21 photos that will make you miss Dansby Swanson

21 photos that will make you miss former Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson, who has agreed to a seven-year deal with the Chicago Cubs.

Former Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is completing a deal to join the Chicago Cubs as a free agent. Here's 21 photos that will make you miss the popular shortstop. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves rookie Dansby Swanson poses with 9-year-old fan Caleb Zurawick of Chattanooga, Tenn., before a 2016 game. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (left) and second baseman Ozzie Albies share a laugh while clowning around before a playoff game in 2021. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Dansby Swanson hits a walk-off single to beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 during the ninth inning on Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Dansby Swanson lies on the ground with blood and dirt on his face but he stayed in this game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dansby Swanson does his customary hop while celebrating a home run in 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Dansby Swanson rips a home run in the 2021 World Series. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates his solo home run in the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Dansby Swanson acknowledges the crowd at Truist Park Monday as the Braves departed for Houston and Games 1 and 2 of the 2021 World Series. (Ben@BenGray.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates with teammates after hitting a 2-run walk off homer to beat the Washington Nationals in 2020. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

All out on defense, Dansby Swanson leans against the fence as he makes a catch on a foul ball during the ninth inning of a win in 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

All out of the bases too, Dansby Swanson scores against the Philadelphia Phillies in the twelfth inning on May 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson reacts after completing a double play in 2021. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates with relief pitcher Will Smith after the Braves won the World Series in 2021. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson, right, pats Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman on the chest after Freeman was forced out at second base in 2022, in Los Angeles. Now both are former Braves. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson signs an autograph before a playoff game in 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson makes a tough throw on a grounder in the hole. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com”

Braves fans called 'Swanson's Swans' sport number 7 shirts and swan hats while they cheer for Dansby Swanson. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Youngsters angle to get an autographed baseball from Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves rookie Dansby Swanson pictured before his Aug. 17, 2016 major league debut. (Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson blows a kiss at the cameras after hitting a solo homer in 2021. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Former Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is completing a deal to join the Chicago Cubs as a free agent. Here's 21 photos that will make you miss the popular shortstop. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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