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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Braves can’t catch a break in standings
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I think I speak for most Braves fans when I say that I thoroughly enjoyed that homestand. A four-game sweep of the hated Mets, a series win over the contending A’s and a split with the NL West-leading Diamondbacks made for an 8-3 stretch that featured some great baseball.
Jorge Campillo is a godsend, the bullpen has more than held down the fort, and with the exception of only a couple of games, the bats have been phenomenal. I’ll say it for what seems like the millionth time this season: Here’s hoping they can carry that momentum on the road. It’s the Brewers (24-27) and Reds (23-28), for cryin’ out loud.
The strange thing is, while the Braves were putting together this impressive homestand, the Marlins were sweeping the D’backs and taking two of three from the Giants to maintain their 2 1/2-game lead in the NL East. What the heck does Fredi Gonzalez have going on down there?
I’m sure all of us predicted that two months into the season, the Marlins would be the team everyone was chasing, right?
Outside of the five games against the Braves (the Fish have the edge so far, 3-2), I haven’t seen much of the Marlins. Anybody out there watch them more often? Any insight to offer on how strong they really are and if they can keep this up?
With the benefit of seeing the first two months, here’s a chance to revise our season predictions. I’m predicting the Braves and Phillies will be in it for the long haul, with the Marlins fading a bit and the Mets making a charge at some point but falling short. How do you see the NL East race playing out?
Upcoming TV Schedule
Tuesday: at Brewers, 8:05, SportSouth
Wednesday: at Brewers, 8:05, FSN South
Thursday: at Brewers, 1:05, SportSouth
Friday: at Reds, 7:10, SportSouth
Saturday: at Reds, 3:55, FOX
Sunday: at Reds, 1:15, SportSouth
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