It is much easier to write about the Braves' faults, so this will be a quick hitter. Atlanta looked fantastic last night in all phases of the game. John Smoltz was unhittable. Chipper Jones smoked two dingers. Every Brave in the starting line-up had at least one hit and the bullpen did not allow a run in four innings.
The Braves welcome 300 pound Andruw Jones back to Atlanta this weekend - what kind of ovation will he get? I'm interested to see the reaction Jones gets tonight. I expect he will largely be booed, though I don't totally understand why. Andruw never lived up to his potential and had a terrible 2007 season, but he was a terrific centerfielder and had a few good years at the plate. I hope the Braves fans are kind to Andruw even as I'm glad he is gone.
Bad news this morning - it looks like set-up man Peter Moylan is out for the season with elbow troubles. The bullpen is already the weakest part of the team and now injuries are piling up. Mike Gonzalez, Rafael Soriano and now Peter Moylan are all on the shelf. It will be interesting to see if the Braves make a move to secure the pen or if someone steps up to fill the sizable void.
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