Sure, Dan Uggla, Jason Heyward, Andrelton Simmons and B.J. Upton are off to slow starts, but it's early in the season and these guys are sure to rebound soon. However, the way the rest of the bats on the team are currently performing, even if it takes time for these guys to find their form, the Braves offense doesn't look like it'll slow down anytime soon.
So how about their pitching? Let's just say that their standout performers are doing just as well if not better than their offense.
Other than Julio Teheran and Christian Martinez, every single player on this staff is performing like they already have the playoffs in sight.
Are they bound to hit some bumps in the road throughout the season? Of course they will, but the way they're playing right now, they sure look unstoppable.
I'm most impressed with the way the younger guys are producing. Evan Gattis looks like the real deal. His work behind the plate has been exceptional and his bat looks incredible. Mike Minor is pitching just as good as anyone in baseball. Craig Kimbrel has picked up right where he left off last season and is arguably the most talented and dominant closer in the majors.
You also have to like the fact the Tim Hudson is still pitching well late into his career and is a great veteran fixture to have supporting some of the younger guys in the rotation.
The way they are playing right now, I wouldn't be surprised to see them taking the National League East and making a competitive run for the World Series.
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