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Read: Today, In the NL East

by David Pinto on August 18th, 2008 at 4:07 pm

Jorge Campillo, the Braves pitcher this afternoon is showing signs of following in the footsteps of Smoltz and Maddux. He posts good strike out numbers with great control. The only negative about him long term is that he just turned 30 last week.

Chico Harlan rounds up the progress of the Nationals signed draft picks.  So far, sixth round pick Paul Demny, a right-handed pitcher, is off to the best start.

The Phillies are looking to bring Pedro Feliz off the disabled list on Wednesday.  Phillies third basemen hit .188 with a .300 slugging percentage in his absence.

FishStripes notes a lack of hustle on the Marlins.  Up north, Joe Maddon benched B.J. Upton for not running out a double play ball.  Will Freddi Gonzalez take the same action against Hanley Ramirez?

Correction: Fixed names.

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