For the Braves to Make the Playoffs...

Here are the top-5 things that must happen for the Braves to make the playoffs this year:

Mark Teixeira must repeat the kind of performance he had in the second half last year (and the Braves, of course, must not trade him).


Either Rafael Soriano, Tom Glavine, or -- heaven forbid -- Mike Hampton must return to our pitching staff and stay healthy and effective for the remainder of the season. more...