Beltran and the Braves

So here's a recap of the last few days in the NL east.

Phillies- Despite passing the Braves in the standings, they don't look to good right now. With Utley out for at least 3 weeks and now Victorino and Bourn out for 2 the lineup is looking a little thin behind Howard.

Mets- Carlos Beltran and Paul Lo Duca are both out with leg issues and the former is now on the DL. The plan is to play the rambunctious Lastings Milledge in center and get Lo Duca healthy quick.

Braves- Send of no player currently contributing for no less than 3 impact players. 1B is now as good if not better than anyone in the NL East (With no protection Howard is going to have... fun), the missing lefty is here and the braves have one of the best setup men available.

Survey says... Braves have a chance of winning the strong NL East. The good news beyond that is that the Braves will likely play either the Brewers, Cubs, Diamondbacks, or Padres in the first round. Honestly, none of them scare me.

Oh, and if you're wondering our lineup looks like this:

1) Harris/Escobar
2) Rent
3) CJ
4) Tex
5) AJ
6) Heap
7) Frenchy
8) Johnson/Diaz
9) Pitcher

Honestly? That's the best lineup in baseball. For god's sake our #8 hitters would be 5 or 6 on most teams.