The Braves have a 4 game winning streak going. With Hudson and Smoltz going against the Nationals in the next two days, it could easily be extended to 6 games. Long winning streaks, or lack there of, were one big reason for the Braves missing the playoffs last year. This could be one.
Other notes:
Chipper Jones' strained quad may keep him out of tonights lineup, but it's not a serious thing as of yet. I wouldn't mind him missing a few games now to keep him healthy throughout the season. Jeff Francoeur, say hello to the 3 hole. It will be yours in a couple seasons.
Refael Soriano will not be coming off the DL on Tuesday. That hurts, but a rejuvinated ATL bullpen may be able to shoulder the load.
Mike Gonzalez is supposed to be back in late may, now. I'm I the only one that's noticed the smooth progression of his return from the allstar break to late May?
