I just wanted to make a quick mention that I have been asked to write for the blog http://www.bravesblast.com for Atlanta Braves specific content. I am very excited to be able to offer my thoughts regarding player development and what the baseball operations department may be thinking. My first article went up this afternoon with a detailed plan for the Braves as the trade deadline approaches. I will continue to provide content on this site for everything involving Major League Baseball that I have insight or opinions on.
After watching the Florida Marlins in living color over the past four days, I feel fairly confident when I say that they are in for some rough days over the next couple of months. There is absolutely talent on this team. Note that Dan Uggla and Hanley Ramirez are all-stars and they have a top end of the rotation starter in Scott Olsen. From my viewpoint, this team has been kept afloat from the unlikely success of many players. Jorge Cantu, Luis Gonzalez and just about every single pitcher on their staff. The Marlins are a group of recycled veteran castoffs that have gelled incredibly well for the first two months of the 2008 season. The reason why I feel that this team is about to nose dive to fourth place is simply that they cannot expect all of these players to continue their unusual success all at the same time. Also, when you look at what internal support they have coming to them there are a couple of talented young pitchers returning from serious arm problems (Josh Johnson and A...
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