Terry May was chewing the fat with Paul Seppala about 
 World Series on 30 Aug 96  22:17:
 
 PS> Polonoa won't help, though OTOH, if Devereaux can win the NLCS MVP in
 PS> 95, all bets are off.  But Neagle will certainly help.  This trade
 PS> makes the Braves clear favourites to repeat, IMO.
 TM> Absolutely.  If Avery comes back, it will be very interesting to see
 TM> how Cox handles the rotation in the playoffs.  Smoltz, Maddux and
 TM> Glavine will definitely be the top 3 starters.  Neagle figures to stay
 TM> at #4, with maybe Avery working out of the bullpen. 
 I bet that is how it will go. With Avery's injuries and such, I think
 this would be the better deal.
 TM> On the down side, the Neagle trade makes it pretty apparent the Braves
 TM> will let Avery go next year via free agency.  I will really miss him.  
 Well, Avery also has had his ups and downs and Smoltz would be better
 for the Braves to keep in my opinion..
... Apathy workshop cancelled due to lack of interest.
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