The people who use the field were equally liberal with accolades. We've experienced this field taking a lot of water and they've gotten it ready lots of times . But in the meetings upstairs yesterday and seeing the puddles, I didn't think it would be ready. It's remarkable because yesterday I wouldn't have given you a dime. Besides a few soggy patches, the field was in such good shape that it allowed Torre to play Darryl Strawberry in left field.
Strawberry has a broken right toe and was doubtful because of the field conditions.
I was surprised it was in such good shape. Braves manager Bobby Cox toured the field at about 2 p.m. Sunday and was impressed. There might be some spongy parts in the outfield but, overall, it will be fine. The infield is soft but that's the way we like it. I think it could even take a little drizzle tonight.