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N.L. East.(Baseball Season Preview)

The Sporting News

| April 01, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2005 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

ATLANTA BRAVES

WHAT WE KNOW The acquisition of RHP Tim Hudson and return of RHP John Smoltz to a starting role have the Braves believing they have baseball's strongest rotation. Hudson is a legitimate ace, and LHP Mike Hampton and RHP John Thomson provide strength in the middle spots. Smoltz's move to the rotation shouldn't weaken a bullpen that welcomes All-Star closer Dan Kolb. Poised to play a full season in the infield, 3B Chipper Jones should stay healthier and be more productive than he was in 2004. He'll get plenty of RBI opportunities with 2B Marcus Giles and SS Rafael Furcal serving as catalysts at the top of the lineup. Johnny Estrada has proved himself ...

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