When we looked back at the first-half performances, we led with the American League, so we’ll start this segment with the National. I’ll start with the easiest call: the Cardinals are going to win the NL Central. Even if Mark McGwire‘s knee injury restricts his playing time, there is no team in the division capable…
ATLANTA BRAVES Acquired RHP Andy Ashby from the Phillies for LHPs Bruce Chen and Jimmy Osting. [7/12] Laugh if you’re a disinterested bystander or a Mets fan, and cry if you care about the Braves. I don’t know who deserves more venom: John Schuerholz for doing something this stupid, or the talking heads who are…