Robinson Cano, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images)
This week, the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves will compete for the NL East title.
Thus, this week’s game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets will take place at Truist Park.
The blazing-hot The Braves have closed the gap on their most dreaded foe, even though New York has maintained the best record in the NL East through the first half of the season.
These two teams have played each other before this year, and it is likely not the last time they do so. However, this Atlanta series might be something spectacular. This week should be absolutely electric at The Battery.
There is a lot on the line before the All-Star break, so here are three things that are definitely going to happen.
Three audacious forecasts for a pivotal NL East series between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves.
3. Robinson Cano deserves three cheers as he asserts himself and gets his sweet payback.
The once well-paid second baseman for the Mets is now playing for the opposition, which is a startling turn of events. That’s accurate.
Robinson Cano was acquired from the San Diego Padres for cash, and he is now playing for the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta is only giving him the bare minimum, so the Mets will have to pay the rest of his expensive contract.
Cano might be a shadow of who he once was, but he still gives the Braves a potential spark when they need it.
While second baseman Orlando Arcia has done a great job filling in for an ailing Ozzie Albies, Atlanta’s infield depth is now in a poor situation. Atlanta can afford to have an older veteran like Cano in this lineup thanks to his left-handed power bat and skillful second base glove.
Cano will immediately make an impact in the Atlanta lineup, which will come as no surprise to anyone. Brian Snitker, manager of the Braves, will immediately pencil him into the starting lineup to play with the Amazins.
Cano will become an instant cult hero in Braves Country because he helped Atlanta win a close game against its most feared division opponent.
Cano won’t abandon his previous team, but he will certainly drive in a few important runs. Read More
