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bravesfanforlife88

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The rotation has recently become an interesting area to watch for us this season. With Perez and Gant down for the foreseeable future, Folty working his way back from injury, Blair blowing chunks we currently are running with

Teheran

wisler

Norris

TBD

TBD

with that being said, I think it will be better for his development if we leave Blair in Gwinnett at this point. He needs to work some things out and hopefully not getting shelled will help him get back on track. Jenkins has not made a start since May(?) so he would probably need to be stretched out. I liked what I saw out of him the other day, but I also think if the Braves plan to use him in the bullpen, keep him there and follow through with the plan. Folty should be back real soon, leaving us with one open spot.

Who is the most likely candidate to fill that spot?
 
Guys like de la Rosa, Weber and Harrell are gonna be filling in. Jenkins might get a shot too.
 
I wouldn't mind seeing an Ellis or Newcomb get a spot start, knowing that it's a one and done deal just to see where the development is. Wouldn't make a difference on their clocks if I'm not mistaken. But I'm sure itd be someone sucky
 
I don't know where else to put this, but I get the impression Folty is one of those guys that is going to have some regular DL time dealing with small stuff. Probably need to plan on having a really solid 6th guy ready for his spot a few times per year.
 
Tapate50 said:
I don't know where else to put this, but I get the impression Folty is one of those guys that is going to have some regular DL time dealing with small stuff. Probably need to plan on having a really solid 6th guy ready for his spot a few times per year.
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our very own Stras... yeah
 
I wouldn't be shocked to see the Braves trade Norris and then sign him to a 3 year deal in the offseason. If the goal is truly to compete in 2017, then the rottion will almost certainly be:

Teheran
Wisler
Folty
FA
Sims/Blair/Perez/Jenkins/Newcomb/Gant/Ellis/Whoever decides to step forward and become the pitcher that was promised
 
With what we have coming down on the farm, the goal should be to avoid multi year deals unless they seem to be a bargain or flip bait at the deadline. We should have plenty to cobble together a fine rotation in house. BP too...
 
I want no part of Norris on a multi yr deal. Team options ok

Wisler looks like a guy to me. Starting to miss more bats

Blair I think will be a different guy nxt yr

Folty needs to stay healthy

Ellis, Perez, wheeler, man ban are all 5 man options...we will see de la Cruz

Jenkins has the stuff if he can miss bats

Gant as a 4/5

Tehran

Newcombe could be an option

We have options. I expect the braves to get one vet on the market. Maybe scrap heap maybe better.

Expecting the defense to be light years better to help
 
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