Sunday night marks the season opener for the Braves against the Nationals in Washington, and as the team looks to start the season with a win, there are still questions being asked about the status of first baseman, Scott Thorman and catcher Brayan Pena. Reliever Tyler Yates was traded to the Pirates for the Minor League pitcher, Todd Redmond, bring to light the status of other option players is still being contemplated With pitcher John Smoltz starting the season on the disabled list, and decisions yet to be made in regards to the other option players, the good news was the recent batting success of Mark Teixeira at the plate against the Mets on Tuesday. Having entered the game with a .188 batting average, Teixeira gained two hits with a double and a two-run home run. Is Teixeria going to be solid at the plate this season, or will it be a constant struggle for a hit? Questions remain unanswered, but that only adds to the excitement of a new season of Major League Baseball.
