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The Braves system is stocked with intriguing young arms right now, many of whom could make significant contributions to the club during the current season. If you've followed the Braves at all in the recent past, you are certainly aware of the success that young flame throwers Craig Kimbrel (RHP) and Johnny Venters (LHP) are having out of the Atlanta bullpen, and the presence of right handed starter Brandon Beachy in the 5th spot in the starting rotation. Talented lefty Mike Minor has made nine ...

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Opening Day is Opening Day, but the season for me really doesn't feel real until I am there in the stands in person and Saturday was that day for me. Game two of the season, Brewers' Marcum versus the Reds' Wood. The game itself was a good one, with Wood throwing a very pitch efficient, strike after strike type of performance. The young lefty is quickly showing he is among the brightest in an already talented Reds rotation with a lot of maturity for such a young pitcher. The Reds bats didn't disappoint ...

Like Pete Rose, I allegedly never bet against my team. Homers ahoy!



Division Series

Cincinnati vs Philadelphia:
Reds in 5. See picture above.

Atlanta vs San Francisco:
Giants in 4. Zito's slumber will give the entire team the rest and strength they need.

Texas vs. Tampa Bay:
Rays in 4. ...

LDS
Yankees over Twins in 5
Rays over Rangers in 5
Phillies over Reds in 3
Giants over Braves in 5

LCS
Yankees over Rays in 6
Phillies over Giants in 5

World Series
Phillies over Yankees in 5
MVP: Utley

Today I went to the Marlins-Reds game. It was hot out, like really hot. I was able to snag a pretty good special though as the Reds had a 'tailgate' offer where you could $35 tickets for $25 with a free $10 concessions voucher. Sweet, huh? Problem was though that as I sat directly in the sun (curious that so many people were choosing to stand in the shade, next to the misting fans) I chose to sit in the sun and baked. Hell, there was even some woman about two rows down, eight seats over who had ...