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Yep. I've heard we gave up three pitching prospects but I haven't found the names. Here's hoping kk is among them. I know, not gonna happen, But I can dream can't I?

Lopez, Harris, and Lorick.

It's official, Lee is a Brave.

This is what I WOULD like for the line-up to look like from here on out:

1. Omar Infante 2B

2. Alex Gonzalez SS

3. Martin Prado 3B

4. Derrek Lee 1B

5. Brian McCann C

6. Jason Heyward RF

7. Rick Ankiel CF

8. Melky Cabrera LF

9. Pitcher Spot

Then coming off the bench I would have Conrad, Diaz, Glaus as the first 3 off the bench to pinch hit.

Use Venters as the regular 8th inning setup man, Farnsworth in the 8th/9th if lead is over or under 3 runs, Wagner as the regular closer, and Moylan if we need a groundball.

Whatever happens: DON'T CHANGE THE PITCHING ROTATION!

Like the lineup, but I would probably switch McCann and Lee.

Wow!  What would that do to the lineup?  How would it shuffle?  Is Lee back to his old self this year?

Lee's bulging disk in his lower back is a concern, but he is hitting .313 with a .939 OPS since the All-Star break...Glaus is hitting a mere .196 with a .595 OPS in that span.  Extra rest will help both players, and Lee is a natural, and very good, defensive first baseman.