Braves split 2-game series with Astros
The Good: Chipper Jones continues to be the only sign of life in the batter’s box for the Braves. He’s pushing .400. Looks like we really will see the old Chipper this year now that he’s healthy and happy with his position again. … Marcus Giles is heating up, going 4-for-9 during the series. You knew it was only a matter of time for him. … Tim Hudson was nasty for 9 shutout innings Monday night (but of course that’s not good enough for a win when you’re pitching for the Braves this year), earning him his 2nd consecutive undeserved no-decision. … Ryan Langerhans salvaged a victory for the Braves in that game with a 12th-inning inside-the-park home run. At least give him some playing time in a platoon and let’s see what happens. It can’t be much worse than the current corner outfield production.
The Bad: Someone wake the Braves’ lumber from their winter slumber. This is getting ridiculous. In the series Rafael Furcal went 1-for-10, Johnny Estrada 1-for-7, Julio Franco 0-for-6 and Adam LaRoche 0-for-5. … The Braves have not hit a ball out of the ballpark in the 4 games since Friday, averaging 1.5 runs per game during that period. Can you say lineup shakeup Bobby??
The Ugly: Andruw Jones went 0-for-9 and left 8 runners on base in the series. He is now batting .189. Cleanup? Bat him in the 8th spot! 
