Updated: Dec 5, 2005, 10:31 AM

Vote: Is this the end of Atlanta's run?


	Will Bobby Cox have the pieces he needs to make it 15 in a row?

A team doesn't win 14 consecutive division titles without knowing how to deal with adversity and deal for answers. But how long can the Atlanta Braves keep making all the right moves?

After surprising many observers by riding Andruw Jones' power and a host of rookies all the way to another NL East title, the Braves lost shortstop Rafael Furcal and closer Kyle Farnsworth in the span on a few days last week. And while that was happening, Mets GM Omar Minaya continued stockpiling talent in New York.

So will John Schuerholz be able to work his magic at this week's winter meetings, or will the Braves enter next season with two glaring holes? They still have Jones, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, Tim Hudson and Chipper Jones, but were the recent defections signals that their dynasty is finally nearing an end?

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Vote: Is this the end of Atlanta's run?

1) What do you think of the recent free-agent departures of Kyle Farnsworth and Rafael Furcal?

2) Which team do you think will win the NL East next season?

3) Who will the Braves miss most next season?

4) Are you surprised Furcal left the Braves?

5) Among those rumored to be under consideration, who would be the best choice to replace Furcal at shortstop next season?

6) Among those rumored to be under consideration, who would be the best choice to replace Farnsworth as closer next season?

7) Do you think the Braves will make a major trade at the winter meetings this week?

8) What should the Braves do with Chipper Jones and top prospect Andy Marte?

9) What do you think of outfielder Jeff Francoeur's future?

10) Do you think the Braves can count on Mike Hampton to be a reliable No. 3 starter behind John Smoltz and Tim Hudson next season?

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Vote: Is this the end of Atlanta's run?

1) What do you think of the recent free-agent departures of Kyle Farnsworth and Rafael Furcal?

2) Which team do you think will win the NL East next season?

3) Who will the Braves miss most next season?

4) Are you surprised Furcal left the Braves?

5) Among those rumored to be under consideration, who would be the best choice to replace Furcal at shortstop next season?

6) Among those rumored to be under consideration, who would be the best choice to replace Farnsworth as closer next season?

7) Do you think the Braves will make a major trade at the winter meetings this week?

8) What should the Braves do with Chipper Jones and top prospect Andy Marte?

9) What do you think of outfielder Jeff Francoeur's future?

10) Do you think the Braves can count on Mike Hampton to be a reliable No. 3 starter behind John Smoltz and Tim Hudson next season?

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