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Offense
Line-up (roughly at the start/roughly now when healthy)
1 Kelly Johnson/Nate McLouth
2 Yunel Escobar/Martin Prado
3 Chipper Jones/Chipper Jones
4 Brian McCann/Brian McCann
5 Garret Anderson/Yunel Escobar
6 Jeff Francoeur/Garret Anderson
7 Casey Kotchman/Matt Diaz/Ryan Church
8 Jordan Schafer/Casey Kotchman
Key Men Off Bench: Gregor Blanco, Matt Diaz, Omar Infante
As all Braves fans know, this is the reason the Braves are two games under .500.
Even though they rank near the middle of the pack in almost all offensive categories (which should be good enough with the staff the way it is), spotty performances have paralyzed the Braves' chances thus far at the divisional lead.
Through McCann's eye issues, Anderson's calf, Infante's hand (his versatility may have been the biggest loss), and Chipper's annual injuries, the Braves' offense has had few opportunities to display their full potential.
However, even when they've all gone to battle together, this offense still doesn't hit 'em far enough.
In order for this team to be in the running for any kind of crown (be it divisional or Wild Card), trades need to be made (Francoeur is probably the first of many).
Grade: C
When they've been on, they've been phenomenal.
Most of the time, though, two or three runs is all they can muster.
Hope for improvement, but don't expect it with these guys.
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