It's time for the 29th of our 30-installment series where we
look at the best all-time single-seasons from each franchise.
It's a mixture of the Expos and Nationals today. Five years ago,
the Braves and Padres discussed a trade that would have sent
Jake Peavy to Atlanta for four young players. How would the deal
have impacted both teams? Let's try to figure it out. How bad
are the Astros? They are so bad the rest of the AL West is
licking its chops. So bad the Oakland A's are in first place
because of them. So bad I couldn't even write a full column
about them. So keep reading beyond the first item and we'll get
to Mother Nature, Terry Francona's seniority in Cleveland, Felix
Hernandez and, yes, more Dodgers-Padres brawl fallout. Semi-
retired right-hander Javier Vazquez has pulled out of the World
Baseball Classic and isn't expected to pitch in 2013. Pitcher
Javier Vazquez's comeback will be delayed two to three weeks
after the 36-year-old had the meniscus in his knee repaired
Wednesday. The Braves traded the