The Atlanta Braves enter the season trying to get back on track to the playoffs. They are coming off a decent year where they finished above .500 but did not make the playoffs. With the help of some good pitching, the Braves jerseys are looking to find themselves back to the division crown or even deeper into the post season.
When the likes of Maddux and Smoltz where there, Atlanta Braves jerseys, hats, shirts all were top sellers in the league. Since it has been a while since their heyday, the Braves fans are looking for some young talent that will carry them like those guys did in the past. They are well liked in most parts of the South since there are not many teams in states like Mississippi and Alabama, so they naturally become Braves fans.
This year it looks like they will be healthy and guys like Troy Glaus and Chipper Jones should be able to give the offense a boost. Brian McCann wears his catcher’s jersey proud behind the plate and has some power and average to go along with his glove.
I think the real strength of Atlanta lies with their pitching staff. Derek Lowe and Tim Hudson suit up their uniforms every 5 days and they should always have a quality start and get the game to the bullpen with a chance for a victory. Once it gets to the ninth inning, expect to see the Billy Wagner jersey come running out of the bullpen as he is one of the best closers in the game today. He may have his home runs, but when you throw the ball as hard as he does you will give up a few every now and then.
They are in a tough division with the Phillies, but they should be able to compete for a wild card at the very least in 2010. Not sure if they can win the division, but they should be competitive to say the least.
