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N.L. reports.(Baseball; forecasts for National League teams)

The Sporting News

| January 12, 2004 | Gilbert, Steve; Bowman, Mark; Muskat, Carrie; Haft, Chris; Harding, Thomas; Frisaro, Joe; Footer, Alyson; Gurnick, Ken; McCalvy, Adam; Czerwinski, --Kevin; Ladson, Bill; Mendel, Ken; Eagle, Ed; Leach, Matthew; Draper, Rich | COPYRIGHT 2004 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

DIAMONDBACKS The club has addressed its needs while staying within budget. Shane Nance and Casey Fossum will provide lefthanded bullpen depth, and 1B Richie Sexson is a legitimate No. 4 hitter who will take pressure off LF Luis Gonzalez. ROTATION ANALYSIS: The club is counting on LHP Randy Johnson being healthy. RHP Brandon Webb will need to build on his outstanding rookie season as he replaces RHP Curt Schilling as the No. 2 starter. RHP Elmer Dessens is looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2003. Veteran RHPs Shane Reynolds and Steve Sparks will round out the rotation.--Steve Gilbert

ATLANTA BRAVES LHP Armando Almanza, a reliever, will be asked to refine ...

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