Listen, if they had won last night, we’d be talking a four-game deficit instead of six.
Three games left. Maybe we have something by the end of the weekend,” Rosenthal said.
“…The bigger issue is simply getting into the playoffs and holding off the Mets who are three games back.”
As much as we’d like to see the Braves win the division, this is a reality check.
It’s not impossible, but the Braves division chances are pretty slim.
Staying mindful of who is potentially catching up is smarter thinking.
They’ve been on a great run as of late, and there’s a good chance they’ll get themselves back into the postseason.
Besides, it’s not like winning the division is any type of reward once the playoffs start.
Rosenthal added he was intrigued by what the Braves could do should they make the postseason because of who they have in the rotation.
He added that the rotation takes the pressure off the offense, which has been in plug-and-play mode the entire season.
“You go in and you get in with Sale, with Fried now rounding into form, with Lopez, with Schawallenbach, with Charlie Morton as your number five, you’re a pretty dangerous team.
I don’t care where your offense is. Obviously, you need it to be at a certain level, but you know what I’m saying.”
