I happen to believe that baseball is the greatest sport ever invented. I realize there are many people who disagree with me and that's just fine. This time of year is always both good and bad. It's playoff time. As most know, my favorite team since I've actually consciously watched baseball has been the Braves. For the last 15 years, the Atlanta Braves have been the most consistently good team in baseball. They haven't missed the playoffs since 1990. This gives me a lot of satisfaction and happiness. However, right around this time of year is when the Braves lose in the first round of the playoffs. It happens more years than not. This has been a source of utter consternation for the last several years. This year, I got on espn.com and saw that 11 out of their 12 analysts had picked the Braves to lose once again in the first round to the Astros, who beat the Braves last year in the first round. Well, this year I think is going to be different. My predictions are:
First Round
Braves in 5
Cardinals in 4
Yankees in 4
White Sox in 5
Second Round
Cardinals in 6
Yankees in 7
World Series
Cardinals in 5
I realize that I didn't pick the Braves to get past the Cards, but I just don't think the Braves have it in them this year. It's a bit of a "rebuilding year" if that's possible for a team that just won a difficult division. The Braves have a lot of young talent which will take a little more time before I believe they are World Series ready.
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As another lifelong Braves devotee i share in your joy and consternation. i must also echo your sentiment that the Braves will get past the first round, and possibly further. adieu
You know my obsession with the Braves already. But, I have high hopes that this year is their year. I think they will make it to the World Series. (Heck they have Jeff don't they? He's so hot)
Giants in 5.
You called that one
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