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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Did Braves ever really have a chance?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Let’s say Mike Hampton hadn’t strained a pec before his first scheduled start.
Let’s say Kelly Johnson hadn’t dropped that pop-up.
Let’s say only one of two starting outfielders — Mark Kotsay or Matt Diaz, take your pick — had gone on the disabled list the week after Memorial Day.
Let’s say Rafael Soriano hadn’t become the Mike Hampton of relievers.
Let’s say Corky Miller had actually gotten a hit.
Let’s say only one of the over-40 set — John Smoltz or Tom Glavine, take your pick — had needed surgery.
Let’s say the Braves hadn’t wasted a five-run lead and a six-run lead on consecutive July days in Philadelphia.
Let’s say they hadn’t surrendered and traded Mark Teixeira two days later.
Let’s say Blaine Boyer had actually gotten somebody out.
Let’s say they’d been only moderately, as opposed to immoderately, unlucky. Given the way the Phillies and Mets are stumbling to the finish, would these Braves have been in the fight for first place, as opposed to 18 games back?
Yes. Heck, yes.
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