If you dont think the ATL Braves will repeat as division champs, give me the best reason why you dont think so
441748
Well, I think they will win the division. But this year, the mets are really threataning. They have power in Delgado and Floyd, speed in Beltran and Reyes, and great pitching in Martinez and Wagner. While I'm not so sure the brave's streak will end, the mets offseason moves have put it in more danger than ever before.
1103716
Nope...they wont win their division for the first time in about 13 years...wont make it as a wild card...nope, not this year...
49933
I've picked against them the past 3 years (even though I'm a long time Braves fan).  However, Bobby Cox is a great manager, and they always have just enough to win the division.  I feel that Leo Mazzone played a great role in their success due to dominance of the pitching staff and his ability to retread seemingly washed up pitchers.  Now that he's gone, I think we'll really see how important he was.  I've got a feeling their pitching won't be as good without them.\n\nThen again, even if the pitching falls off quite a bit, they've got a LOT of good young players with some experience under their belt, and their offense could turn out to be better than usual.\n\nIn my humble opinion, the Mets should win the division with all the trades and signings they made.  If they don't, then they need to make a lot of orgainizational changes.
420665
They won't win the division but I think they are definitely contenders for the Wild Card this year.  I wish they would.  I love Ned Yost.
675458
FYes, I am a Braves fan and have been since they played in Boston. They broke my heart and moved to Milwaukee and then on to Atlanta. However, I still love that team and watch their games on TNT whenever they are on.\n\nThey have the best manager in baseball with Bobby Cox, and their young players are on the thresh hold of stardom. Unfortunately, they traded away too many of their rising star pitchers, but their farm system will develop more. It always does.\n\nGo Braves!!!!
409997
im not a red sox fan but i believe off the top of my head they have the best chance. lost damon but got a solid man in crisp who is somewhat underrated and they added beckett to an already great pitching staff and of course ortiz and ramirez will get over 140 RBI's each this year. thought i dont think they will win it watch out for the mets a lot of big adds and i believe they will win their division. sorry ATL
631495
Well, I hope so(I am a Mets fan, but live in Atlanta) but I don't think they are ready with the pitching staff they have now, but to make the playoffs they will have to win their division. The player who I hope will contribute the most is David Wright. But if they win I would let any of them be the main contributor.
393659
The Indians were legit last year. Even though they lost Millwood, Elarton and Howry, they should still be a very good young team. Travis Hafner is quite possibly the strongest guy in baseball right now. I dunno if they have enough to beat the White Sox this year, but definately in the next few years.
471109
they have the best linup in the nl, but they need another starting pitcher to make a world series run.\np.s. braves are dead
830769
Not really. They hardly ever got past the first round. I mean now that they have competition in the Mets they didn't even make the playoffs. I don't like the Braves for several reasons. The main reason is  Chipper Jones. He really gets on my nerves. The man makes millions but yet he can't play for little things for example his toe hurts. Johnny Damon played with a broken toe. I think Chipper is just a spoiled babied player. \n\n14 straight titles is impressive but not when you really look at how far they actually go...NOWHERE!
1069150
I have been Braves fan ever since they were in Boston, then to Milwaukee, and on to Atlanta. This year they are having a horrible year, especially since they have a very weak bullpen who has let many games get away from them. There is hope, however. They have a strong, young lineup full of potential all stars. Add them to Chipper Jones and Andrew Jones, and you have a powerful lineup. Trust me. They will improve the pitching situation and bullpen soon. Meanwhile, even though they are having a bad year, I still love them and will continue to root for them.\n\nI hope you agree.
1077140
The Tigers are for real.\n\nIf they play .500 ball the rest of the season they will win 91 games.\n\nNot good enough to win the Central Division, but maybe the wild card.\n\nThe Tigers are for real; made no mistake.\n\nThey are not going to go away.\n\nBut, as I said, not good enough to dethrone The World Champion Chicago White Sox.
1177849
I'm a Yankee fan and several reasons that the Mets won't be going to the WS or even the playoffs for that matter.\n\n1.  The Mets need to win the NL East and that won't happen because the Chop Shop (Braves) have always been a second half time team and they will win their 15th straight AL East Divsion.  Plus your division is so freaking weak besides you and the Braves, you have the Phillies (WEEEAAAAAKKKKK!!!!) \n\n2.  Have you notice the NL Central well there are one team that have a great shot of getting that wild card spot (Cincy).  It depends that the Reds continue to play well (currently lost four straight now and against NL Central teams, not good).\n\n3.  The Big Brother NY team will get their 9th straight AL East division by beating the Enemy (Bosox) again.  The biggest problem for the Yanks is pitching (can you say Little Unit aka Randy Johnson).  Also, will their injured bats (Sheffield, Matsui- slim possiblity and Bubba Crosby) return in time for them to finish the regular season in order for them to make it to the first round of the playoffs.\n\nThese are your reasons and you will probably disagree to all of the facts.  You can disagree all you want but deep down I speak the truth and you should try to worry about the Braves taking your first place spot because they are deadly in the second half (wait and see, hee hee).
323138
Honestly, it will be very difficult. The Yankees, Red Sox, and Blue Jays are all gonna take some games from each other this year. to me, Roy Halladay is the best picther is baseball when he is healthy. He does nothing but make guys look stupid when he is on the mound, him and that stinkin palmball that he has completely perfected. NY, Boston, and Toronto all play each other a bunch of times and that will hurt all 3 of them because these are 3 very good teams. TB isnt even that bad offensively what with Huff, Cantu, Gomes, Crawford, Gathright, and Lugo. They have a pretty impressive offensive lineup. The problem with Toronto over the past 5 years has been consistency. Can they play well throughout the entire season? With Halladay, Burnett (who is very good despite the crap you hear about him), and Ted Lilly that gives them a pretty solid starting 3 in a series. Vernon Wells is a stud, Glaus and Overbay are very good hitters, Alexis Rios is also another good young stick in the lineup. Signing BJ Ryan was very big for them since now they have a slam-the-door closer, but the rest of their bullpen is very shaky. I would say they have a chance if Halladay stays healthy, Ted Lilly lives up to his expectations as a good pitcher, Burnett pitches like he did 2 years ago in Florida, and the bullpen comes around. Sure they can contend for the wild card, who knows if they over-achieve they may just win the division, but I highly doubt it. I would say right now they are the 7th best team in the AL behind NY, BOS, CLE, CWS, OAK, and LAA. They would need to overachieve very badly in order to get the WC.
476762
Technically every team has a chance of winning, the Red Sox have a leginament chance but because the player in a power division i doubt they may even make the playoffs. The AL East is loaded with teams that can easily win any other divison. Back to the Sox, Yes they have some of the best pitching and once they get Foulke on a roll they will be unstopable. But they arent very good fielders. Manny isnt very fast, Crisp is hurt and Nixon has had his moments so they dont have much luck in the outfield. Loretta is a decent 2B and Varitek is great but overrated. Lowell their other infielder is slipping from his Marlin days and isnt a productive of a hitter anymore. The Sox dont have much hitting anymore. Ortiz and Rameriz and well thats it. Ortiz is supposably on steriods not because he just got good but he has been hitting double the homers since his twins days and ever since i checked isnt not that easy to hit over the green monster. Even though they are in first now they play in the hands down best divison and there are over 100 games left, i dont think they will hold up.
205393
They will go as far as their pitching will take them. If everyone stays healthy, I would have to say they are a favorite, yet again. There's little doubt that they will make the playoffs, so the main question is, will the team be healthy when the postseason rolls around? I think they have a good shot.
482287
I believe they will seeing as in the offseason they managed to pick up worthwhile veterans like Mike Piazza and Mike Cameron.  Mix that with the number of young standouts like Jake Peavy and Khalil Green and you have a winning combination.  That does not mean they will make the playoffs though.