But not a lock. Obviously, the Braves are a good team, but I think this could be there most vulnerable year, given that John Smoltz, who has been injured all season, will not be in the rotation. Will Millwood do well after Glavine and Maddux. I think it is going to be tough for the Braves. It's not going to be easy for Cleveland to return to the playoffs this season.
Baseball seems to be less of a team game than basketball, football, soccer or hockey.
The mental grind of the long season is more difficult than the physical grind. Teams built on free agents don't necessarily pull for each other. Teams that grow together usually work well together. They know each other and that makes a huge difference. Pretty disappointed about our Blue Jays' collapse this past weekend, but hey, that's the nature of the game.