Hey, these Braves are good!

I got an email from a friend of mine that is a D-Backs fan last night, with the subject of “Hey! These Braves are Actually Good!” it cracked me up, seeing as he was teasing me about how they stunk last month. It turns out, the email was about our paper in Literature on To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (which would be the main reason that I’ve been missing, in case you’re concerned! I have two weeks of school left! Woooo!), but still, I’m saving the email to tease him with later!

So onto the Braves, after that horrific slide that left many fans wondering if 2009 was just a cruel continuation of 2008, the Bravos are really good! They’re 18-17 and tied with Philly for second in the NL East! If you had told me that in July of last year, I would have laughed in your face. As much as I love my boys, last year was just… atrocious. I know its still early on, but second place is still second place! I wish it was first, but New York won’t stay up there for long, there no doubt in my mind!

There is one thing worrying me, though.

Mike Gonzalez. He was an awesome closer last year after coming back from Tommy John Surgery. Now, he’s blown two of his last three save opportunities. I know he’s been overworked a bit, but Gonzo has always been one of my favorites and I’m still allowed to be worried, right? I know the Braves have Soriano, who has been pretty good so far this year but I’m still holding my breath over the terms of his health. The same with Peter Moylan. Pete has had his shaky moments this year, but all in all he’s been fantastic in terms of returning from Tommy John Surgery a month before he was due back. He has six holds so far this year, and I believe he leads the team with them. I could be wrong though, correct me if I am.

That’s it for now, I’m going to the game tonight if the weather permits it and I want to get ready and stuff. Till next time (and it won’t be as much of a wait as last time!)

PS. Did you see Atlanta Braves: Straight Up 3? It was hilarious, I swear!

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