National League East
There was a petition to rename this division the Braves Division. Fortunately, it was declined. But still, fourteen consecutive division titles is just plain outstanding. Even though they won only one world series, Atlanta has been nothing short of a dynasty. It's time for the dynasty to come to an end.
Let's reflect on the NL East for a moment. They have been the most dominant senior circuit division since the six division alignment was created. They were the NL representative in the World Series in 1995, 96, 97, 99, 2000 and 2003. They won three of them. I have a feeling that they will return to "The Show" once again this season.
New York Mets That's right, the Amazin's are going to end the Braves' stranglehold on the NL East. The fact is, they are looking to be the most exciting team in baseball in 2006. They made all the right additions. Willie Randolph got his rookie mistakes under his belt. They are poised for greatness. Besides, how do you bet against Pedro Martinez, without or without a bum toe?
Atlanta Braves The Jones Bros. are not going to go down that easily. Not only will they give the Mets an exciting run for their money, but they should take the wild card, keeping at least their consecutive seasons in the playoffs alive. Each year, the Braves had new and more difficult challenges to face to maintain their phenomenal streak. Letting Leo Mazzone go to Baltimore is the thing that will finally bring it all to an end.
Washington Nationals I'm making a bold move here because I think the Phillies are the better team. But I watched how well Frank Robinson got this team to play last year and I know the Phillies have lost Thome and hurt Abreu by trying to deal him. I see them once again playing far above their talent level and stealing third place. They'll need to trade Soriano to do it, since he will not move to the outfield. But he plays second base -- a position that is currently short of talent -- and he can still flat out hit. There will be a market for him and the Nats will get something in return.
Philadelphia Phillies Down the wire this team has gone the last couple of season, only to nose dive toward the end. This weighs on a team. They are no doubt a talented bunch, but Philly needs to start over if they want to make a serious run. Trade away players, get as much back as you can, and start anew.
Florida Marlins Hard to believe that this is the second most successful franchise since the six division play, in terms of championships. They won the series just three seasons ago. They've never lost a postseason series in their history. Yet twice their ownership tore the team apart, leaving them a shell of their championship glory. The citizens of Miami deserve better ownsership than that. The Marlins won;t be the worst team in baseball in 2006, but they will be out of contention in a hurry.
Let's reflect on the NL East for a moment. They have been the most dominant senior circuit division since the six division alignment was created. They were the NL representative in the World Series in 1995, 96, 97, 99, 2000 and 2003. They won three of them. I have a feeling that they will return to "The Show" once again this season.
New York Mets That's right, the Amazin's are going to end the Braves' stranglehold on the NL East. The fact is, they are looking to be the most exciting team in baseball in 2006. They made all the right additions. Willie Randolph got his rookie mistakes under his belt. They are poised for greatness. Besides, how do you bet against Pedro Martinez, without or without a bum toe?
Atlanta Braves The Jones Bros. are not going to go down that easily. Not only will they give the Mets an exciting run for their money, but they should take the wild card, keeping at least their consecutive seasons in the playoffs alive. Each year, the Braves had new and more difficult challenges to face to maintain their phenomenal streak. Letting Leo Mazzone go to Baltimore is the thing that will finally bring it all to an end.
Washington Nationals I'm making a bold move here because I think the Phillies are the better team. But I watched how well Frank Robinson got this team to play last year and I know the Phillies have lost Thome and hurt Abreu by trying to deal him. I see them once again playing far above their talent level and stealing third place. They'll need to trade Soriano to do it, since he will not move to the outfield. But he plays second base -- a position that is currently short of talent -- and he can still flat out hit. There will be a market for him and the Nats will get something in return.
Philadelphia Phillies Down the wire this team has gone the last couple of season, only to nose dive toward the end. This weighs on a team. They are no doubt a talented bunch, but Philly needs to start over if they want to make a serious run. Trade away players, get as much back as you can, and start anew.
Florida Marlins Hard to believe that this is the second most successful franchise since the six division play, in terms of championships. They won the series just three seasons ago. They've never lost a postseason series in their history. Yet twice their ownership tore the team apart, leaving them a shell of their championship glory. The citizens of Miami deserve better ownsership than that. The Marlins won;t be the worst team in baseball in 2006, but they will be out of contention in a hurry.
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