My guess is once Minor and Floyd slot into the rotation, Hale will be sent to AAA and Harang to the pen. Harang to the pen will displace Schlosser, who will probably get a chance to start in AAA. When Venters returns, a decision will have to be made regarding Varvaro or Thomas. At this point it is pretty clear Thomas is more effective, but things can change. Plus injuries and other stuff happens. It does look like our pitching depth has been restored somewhat. Vasquez, Obispo, Beato and Jaime have had some good outings recently in AAA. Maya and Daniel Rodrigues have been solid too. And we're seeing positive things from Graham and Hursh in AA. Simmons has been lights out in AA too.
Last edited by nsacpi; 04-13-2014 at 04:36 PM.
jpx7 (04-14-2014)
jpx7 (04-14-2014)
I could see Harang traded at some point, though maybe closer to the trade deadline. I think Hale may replace Schlosser when Minor returns but I agree that he could go down once Floyd returns. I think it really depends on what happens and how they all pitch between now and that time comes. I still don't see Varvaro lasting the season with us this year.
What can we expect when Venters comes back? If he is anything like he was prior to the injury then the pen just won't be fair.
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Another option if and when all our starters return to health is to have Wood get his "rest" by going to the pen for 4-6 weeks. Would allow us to have the option of using him come October as a starter if he is one of our top 4 guys.
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jpx7 (04-14-2014)
Guys, I didn't think these Braves had it in them. As long as the pitching holds we are fine. Not calling the race done. But, they won't yard us either. Natitude Adjustment!!!
Yeah, I think its important to control his innings this year. Its really enticing to want to use him because its possible that he is our best pitcher. I think a DL stint to rest completely and a short BP stretch could do it. Get him about 20-25 starts in the regular season.
Last edited by thethe; 04-13-2014 at 04:52 PM.
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