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Friday, May 16, 2008
Who takes James’ spot in Braves rotation?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Who takes Chuck James’ spot in the rotation next week?
Over his past three starts, James has allowed 16 hits, 13 runs, 14 walks and five homers in 15 innings. He told Dave O’Brien: “I’ve just got learn how to pitch again.”
I, for one, would prefer he do that in Richmond, so if the Braves are determined to give Charlie Morton a few more starts in AAA, I’d give Jeff Bennett the ball the next time around.
But the young left-hander isn’t the reason the Braves are limping back home with a 2-5 record on this road trip (dropping their season road record to 6-16). The biggest problem is that it’s feast or famine with the offense. James could have thrown nine shutout innings last night, but without a single run, it would have just meant extras.
They scored eight runs in the five losses (an average of 1.6 per game) but plated 16 in the two wins (8.0 per game). At least they’re back home now, where they’ve outscored opponents 110-64 (as opposed to the road, where they’ve been outscored 83-90).
Here’s hoping Chipper’s groin strain isn’t serious and he’s back in the lineup tonight against the A’s, as he thinks he will be.
Speaking of tonight’s game, I’ve never been a fan of interleague play, especially when the schedule is unbalanced with “rivalries.” What’s your take on it?
Upcoming TV Schedule
Friday: vs. A’s, 7:30, Peachtree TV
Saturday: vs. A’s, 7:00, Peachtree TV
Sunday: vs. A’s, 1:30, SportSouth
Monday: off-day
Tuesday: vs. Mets, 1:00, Peachtree TV; 7:00, SportSouth
Wednesday: vs. Mets, 7:00, FSN/ESPN
Thursday: vs. Mets, 7:00, Peachtree TV
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