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And now a look at the National League. Click here for the American League second-half team previews. Philadelphia Phillies (57-34, +89 run differential) What needs to be fixed or accomplished in the second half? Although the Phillies finished ...

Remember John Smoltz? Well, he's on a schedule ... Smoltz If Smoltz continues at his current progression, he'll wait four days, and then move up to Triple A Pawtucket. Another four days off, another sta...

Coaches presently can't be considered for election into the Hall of Fame. It may be time for that to change.

While John Smoltz has had a solid big league career, he's far from a Hall of Famer in the making.

Just when did Joe Borowski and Tim Worrell develop that "closer's mentality"? Likely after they got the job.

While John Smoltz is having a superb season, Eric Gagne has simply been the better pitcher.

Some suggest Leo Mazzone should be a Hall of Famer. But are the Braves really that good at developing pitchers?

Russ Ortiz and Paul Byrd are nice. But the Braves' staff won't be dominant without Greg Maddux.

The Atlanta Braves have won 11 division titles in 12 season. They won the NL East in 2002 by 19.5 games. But with Tom Glavine leaving and the Phillies makes moves, will 2003 be the year the reign ends?

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Dipping into the mail pouch for some reaction to yesterday's column about the home runs that Willie Mays hit, and didn't hit ... Hey, Rob -- Good column today. Are there any home run hitters out there the truly were hurt by th...