Of course the Nats have the better starters, that’s not even debatable IMO. The Braves had the deeper lineup during the season, until the injury bug hit late.
Honestly, Braves need to clean house with starters. Keep Fried and Soroka but, say see ya to everyone else. Keuchel, Teheran and Folty are not worth the money for the inconsistencies.
The bullpen, I wouldn’t mind seeing Greene, Martin and Melancon back. I like Newcomb and Tomlin as well. Jackson better not put on a Braves jersey again.
I hope we can re-sign Donaldson but, I think he earned himself a good paycheck this year that will be too rich for the Braves. Good for him though, he was great. Maybe he wants to stay enough to pass on some other offers but, no one can blame him if he decides to chase the money.
Both teams got off to a slow start and both played great from June thru September.
Records from June to the end of the season:
63-38 Braves
69-36 Nats