Atlanta Braves over 84' wins -125
Before the Met's addition of Johan Santana, I truly thought the Braves would win the division. Now I just think they will win the wild card. They improved their rotation with the addition of Glavine and the subtraction of Redman. Mike Gonzalez is healthy in the bullpen and he is unhittable. If Glavine and Chuck James can win 10-12 games apiece (very reasonable, esp. if james can stay healthy) and if Mike Hampton can win 8-10 games, I dont see how the braves dont win 90 maybe even 95 games
They did a little addition via subtraction on the offensive side of the ball by letting Andruw Jones go. Their lineup is one of the top 3 in the national league.
1. Yunel Escobar (.326)
2. Kelly Johnson (.276)
3. Chiper Jones (.337)
4. Mark Texiera (.317)
5. Jeff Francour (learning to lay off 1st pitch, .293)
6. Brian McCann (.270)
7. Mark Kotsay (career .282 hitter)
8. Matt Diaz (Batted .338 w/ 7th highest AB total on team)
9. Pitcher (pretty decent hitting pitchers)
My prediction 92-70 2nd in Division, Wildcard Winner, W.S. Winner!!!!!
Before the Met's addition of Johan Santana, I truly thought the Braves would win the division. Now I just think they will win the wild card. They improved their rotation with the addition of Glavine and the subtraction of Redman. Mike Gonzalez is healthy in the bullpen and he is unhittable. If Glavine and Chuck James can win 10-12 games apiece (very reasonable, esp. if james can stay healthy) and if Mike Hampton can win 8-10 games, I dont see how the braves dont win 90 maybe even 95 games
They did a little addition via subtraction on the offensive side of the ball by letting Andruw Jones go. Their lineup is one of the top 3 in the national league.
1. Yunel Escobar (.326)
2. Kelly Johnson (.276)
3. Chiper Jones (.337)
4. Mark Texiera (.317)
5. Jeff Francour (learning to lay off 1st pitch, .293)
6. Brian McCann (.270)
7. Mark Kotsay (career .282 hitter)
8. Matt Diaz (Batted .338 w/ 7th highest AB total on team)
9. Pitcher (pretty decent hitting pitchers)
My prediction 92-70 2nd in Division, Wildcard Winner, W.S. Winner!!!!!