The 2008 baseball season kicks off tonight when the Braves play the Washington Nationals. Tim Hudson will get the first start of the season.

You can view the 2008 Braves roster here.

I'm picking the Braves to finish second in the division this year and get the wild card. Most magazines and writers are picking them to finish third, behind the Mets or Phillies. One of those teams almost always implodes at some point during the season. I don't think it's too far fetched that the Braves could finish first, but unlikely.

If you are looking for Braves blogs to read during the season, I recommend Braves Journal and Talking Chop.

[8:04pm] I'm digging the Braves alternate road jerseys. It's not that they are a big deal, it is just new. They are navy with Atlanta and the tomahawk with a solid navy cap.

[8:10pm] Apparently, the team was surprised with them.