subject: Second Half Ball Clubs To Watch On Georgia Satellite Tv [print this page] After another baffling start to a baseball season, writers are dusting off their clichs of how its not how you start, but how you finish. The second half of any baseball season is enough to keep even the smartest insiders guessing. For one thing, trades can completely reverse the course of a ball club. It happened last year with Cliff Lee going to the Phillies; it might again with Lee going to the Rangers. These five teams are likely to answer the questions of whos a contender and whos not on Georgia satellite TV.
1. Yankees. The most famous team in sports almost got a lot stronger when the trade for Lee to the Yankees was being reported by different media outlets. The thing is, without Cliff Lee, the Yankees probably still have the best team in baseball. They need to strengthen their bullpen and get a return to the dominant A.J. Burnett if they want to repeat and chalk up championship # 28. Of course, they also need to be able to beat Lee should they collide with the Rangers in the playoffs.
2. Braves. The home team on Georgia satellite TV has been making waves ever since they shook off their early struggles. The Braves are loaded with pitching, yet their offense is not immune to slumps. Though he was never considered a factor before the season, it might all come down to the production they get from rising star Jason Heyward, battling midseason injuries but expected to return soon.
3. Reds. With over half the season in the books, the Reds are simply not going away. They have to be considered the frontrunner in the NL Central, with the overall package looking better than the Cardinals right now. In fact, after a strong showing against all the big NL clubs, they may be the favorite out of the National League. Joey Votto, Arthur Rhodes and Mike Leake are looking very comfortable in their dominant roles. The Reds on the FSN Ohio HD network may be one of the hottest tickets of all this summer.
4. White Sox. Once the laughingstock of the American League, the White Sox used interleague play to make a fantastic run at first place in the Central. Already they have passed the Twins, who looked like the favorites. Are the Tigers next? Combining strong hitting with very consistent starting pitching, the White Sox look like theyre for real. The AL Central always has wild finishes, with this years promising not to disappoint. Follow the Sox on the Chicago Comcast network with satellite TV baseball packages.
5. Rays. If youre an AL fan and you live in Georgia, chances are the Rays are your team. While losing the Lee sweepstakes will be tough, there is a lot to be happy about for Rays fans. For starters, David Price is just about as good as a pitcher can be. With Carl Crawford and Evan Longoria anchoring the lineup, the Rays remain a tough out.
