Atlanta Braves' Mid-Season Report Card

Cameron Britt by Analyst Written on July 11, 2009
CHICAGO - JULY 08: Rafael Soriano #39 of the Atlanta Braves gets a hug from catcher Brian McCann after finshing off the Chicago Cubs in the 9th inning on July 8, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Braves defeated the Cubs 4-1.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Expectations & Predictions...

Overall Grade (right now): B

This team has what you need to win with good pitching and defense.

It does, however, need some more help with the stick.

Expect a move to be made with pieces like Todd Redmond, Jo*gag*Jo Reyes, Gregor Blanco, Cody and Kelly Johnson, and others in the same class of player.

Guys like Mark Teahen, Josh Willingham, Jermaine Dye, and Luke Scott are attractive possibilities.

Projected Final NL East Standings

1 Atlanta Braves (86-76)
2 Philadelphia Phillies (84-78)
3 Florida Marlins (83-79)
4 New York Mets (80-82)
5 Washington Nationals (52-110)
*this is saying the Braves get a big bat, and the rest of the division filling small holes*

Once again, the Braves have the pieces you WANT when you're competing for a division.

I've said before that I feel they're only one piece away, and if that piece (a BIG outfield bat) is acquired, this team will be hard to beat.

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