Baseball is fast approaching, and many pundits and fans are making predictions for how the divisions and teams will finish at the end of the 2011 season.
However, when it comes to their outlook on the Braves, I am surprised many do not have them making the playoffs or even winning 90 games.
Yes, the team lost a legend in Bobby Cox and, yes, they lost some key bullpen members. But they also have added many new talented faces to the team that should help return them to the postseason.
Many returning players have learned and matured, while the veterans will continue to do what they have always done. Almost all players, except for Kris Medlen, will be injury-free by the time March 31 comes around.
There are other factors that will play into how their season turns out, and I will touch on those in this list. The Braves have the right tools in place to make the playoffs, and thus there should be more confidence in the team.
Here are my top 10 reasons why the Braves will be a better team this year than they were in 2010.
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