Braves calling up Michael Kohn and John Cornely

[dak]

@ChrisCotillo
Source confirms: #Braves calling RHPs Michael Kohn and John Cornely up to majors today.

[Tapate50]

Who goes down?

[dak]

This almost certainly means that Sugar Ray is [insert boxing metaphor]. The other move will be interesting. I wouldn't mind seeing Gosselin optioned down and go with an 8 man pen for a while. Also possible that someone hits the DL.

[nsacpi]

Cornely and Kohn have been pitching well in AAA. So has Veal.

[Hawk]

I don't expect Cornely to stick long, but Kohn could be around for a while.

[JohnAdcox]

I don't expect Cornely to stick long, but Kohn could be around for a while.

Why’s that, mate?

[nsacpi]

Cornely has a very good arm. Has had control issues in the past. But this year has only walked one in nine innings (small sample caveat applies).

Btw he is the seventh player from our 2011 draft to reach the majors. And there are a couple others who have a shot.

[Hawk]

Why’s that, mate?

Cornely is like Juan Jaime redux without the occasional nasty. Kohn, IMO, immediately becomes the #2 arm -- speaking of quality -- in the pen (assuming Jim Johnson continues to struggle).

[Julio3000]

Who goes down?

Thomas didn't do himself any favors in his outing. I know that would leave one lefty, though.

I wonder if we're going to carry an extra RP . . . or if someone's hurt.

[Hawk]

Mark Bowman
@mlbbowman
RH relievers Michael Kohn and John Cornely are currently driving to Philadelphia. #Braves have not officially announced their promotion.

[MadduxFanII]

I assume we've demoted Marrimon and traded Freeman and now need to fill a couple roster spots.

[yeezus]

I wonder if we're going to carry an extra RP . . . or if someone's hurt.

or about to be busted for PEDs.

[Garmel]

Most likely guys to go down are Sugar Ray and Thomas.

[Julio3000]

Flipped AJ for a prospect.

[jpx7]

Flipped AJ for a prospect.

Who's the top prospect in baseball right now?

[Millwood1Hitter]

What's the record for most pitchers used during a season by a MLB club? I might be wrong but I believe the Reds just broke the record recently, but we just might pull it off this year.

[yeezus]

Flipped AJ for a prospect.

Buxton, I'm guessing.

[Hawk]

Flipped for Doug Stamper.

[Hawk]

Mark Bowman
@mlbbowman
RH relievers Michael Kohn and John Cornely are currently driving to Philadelphia. #Braves have not officially announced their promotion.

Mark Bowman
@mlbbowman
Kohn and Cornely have arrived in Philadelphia. They flew, but the drive from Norfolk would have provided a more interesting narrative.

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Seriously, how the **** does this man have a job?

[MadduxFanII]

Mark Bowman
@mlbbowman
Kohn and Cornely have arrived in Philadelphia. They flew, but the drive from Norfolk would have provided a more interesting narrative.

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Seriously, how the **** does this man have a job?

Bowman recognizes that "facts" are unnecessary for truly great reporting.