This is an Atlanta Braves team that we expected to hit well, pitch well, and start dominating the NL East right out of the gate.  But injuries -- and some other underlying trends -- appears to have conspired against Atlanta in this early part of the season.

<p>This is an Atlanta Braves team that we expected to hit well, pitch well, and start dominating the NL East right out of the gate.&nbsp; But injuries -- and some other underlying trends -- appears to have conspired against Atlanta in this early part of the season.</p>

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