[Borgland]

^^ Pretty much the nail in the coffin for Druw's hopes of resigning with Atlanta. But the way his laziness eroded his hitting skills, and weight gain and injuries hurting his range in the outfield it's no surprise.

It sucks that LM is cutting payroll. There were rumors ealier in the season that payroll was to be increased next season by 10 million or so. LM admitted when they bought the team it was for tax purposes only, but I held out hope they would actually wanted a contendiing team and do what it takes to make it so.

Next year's team has potential. Hudson, Smoltz, Hampton(maybe), Bennett, James, and Reyes in the rotation. Soriano and Dotel closing. Moylan is good but need to improve the rest of the bullpen.

Plenty of power and better overall batting average w/o Druw. Outfield defense might fall off but not by much.

Will need to restock the bench as Diaz will probably become a starter, maybe Harris too.

The biggest need is for soild #3 and #4 pitchers. James was a disappointment and Atl never really had anyone behind him. Hopefully he comes into his own in his 3rd season.