Unknøwn Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 ATLANTA -- Tom Glavine might not be able to make his scheduled regular-season debut with the Braves on Saturday. While completing his last scheduled Minor League rehab start for Double-A Mississippi on Sunday afternoon, Glavine was limited to two innings because of left shoulder discomfort that he encountered during his second-inning at-bat. Glavine will be further evaluated by the Braves' medical staff when he returns to Atlanta. His status for Saturday's scheduled start against the Pirates remains uncertain. The 43-year-old Glavine is attempting to return from an August surgical procedure that repaired a torn flexor tendon in his left elbow and also removed debris from his left shoulder, which has provided him discomfort throughout most of his career. After experiencing some shoulder discomfort in early March, Glavine had been encouraged by the way that he felt during each of his previous three outings. Before exiting Sunday's two-inning outing against Carolina, Glavine had allowed one run on three hits.Bring on Hanson for Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upark25 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott da 6'0 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I hope Hanson gets the start. I could see us doing something dumb like calling up Jo-Jo for the start, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white hope Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 i was kinda hoping glavine and smoltz would have retired with maddux because A. none of them have it anymore and B. we can watch them go into the hall all at the same time. for one day cooperstown could an atlanta braves ceremony... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodoleboy58 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 i was kinda hoping glavine and smoltz would have retired with maddux because A. none of them have it anymore and B. we can watch them go into the hall all at the same time. for one day cooperstown could an atlanta braves ceremony...trust me when smoltz comes back he will have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keller24VT Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I think Jo-Jo is going to make the start if Glavine can't, not Hanson. "With Glavine's incentive-laden contract calling for him to receive a $1 million bonus once he's placed on the active roster, the Braves obviously have reason to keep him on the disabled list until they're 100 percent confident that he's physically capable of handling the fifth spot in their rotation.Thus it seems highly likely that Glavine won't make his scheduled regular-season debut against the Pirates on Saturday. Instead, the Braves may turn to one of their Minor Leaguer hurlers. A likely candidate is Jo-Jo Reyes, who is currently scheduled to start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.Unlike top prospect Tommy Hanson, Reyes is already on the 40-man roster. The Braves will likely allow Hanson to remain on a regular schedule with Gwinnett through at least the end of this month.The makeup of Atlanta's is schedule such that the only two days the Braves needed a fifth starter this month are Saturday and April 28.The 43-year-old Glavine is attempting to return from an August surgical procedure that repaired a torn flexor tendon in his left elbow and also removed debris from his left shoulder, which has provided him discomfort throughout most of his career.After experiencing some shoulder discomfort in early March, Glavine had been encouraged by the way that he felt during each of his previous three outings."That was part of an article on the Braves site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott da 6'0 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Yeah, I'm beginning to doubt that Hanson would get the start. I know I'd let him go out there, but it appears that it will be Jo-Jo or perhaps Charlie Morton could be called up. I'd almost rather see James Parr, but that won't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D^3 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I will slit my wrists of Jo Jo Reyes gets called up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keller24VT Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I actually like Jo-Jo. He was great in the spring and has always been good in the minors. For some reason, he just struggles to control his pitches in the majors. He had a brief run last year where he showed a lot of promise, but just couldn't keep it up. I'd think he'd be okay for a couple of starts. Maybe he'll do really good and increase his trade value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D^3 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I actually like Jo-Jo. He was great in the spring and has always been good in the minors. For some reason, he just struggles to control his pitches in the majors. He had a brief run last year where he showed a lot of promise, but just couldn't keep it up. I'd think he'd be okay for a couple of starts. Maybe he'll do really good and increase his trade value.Jo Jo sucks. He's a head case. I don't care how good he does in the minors, he's shown multiple times that he can't make the mental adjustment to pitching in the pros. We've got much better options to bring up than him... the only reason we won't do it is because of MONEY. It's not going to be a decision made in the best interests of the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott da 6'0 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 He definitely has the stuff. If he could just work on his control, he could be a really good MLB starter. It is nice to know that we only will have to rely on our fifth starter twice this month. Keep sending our top 4 out there, and get us as many early wins as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine207 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Yeah bring Hanson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xFalconLord Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I think bringing up Hanson would make his arbitration tougher for the braves.. something called "Super 2"?I am not certain, but that could be a reason to keep him down for a few months.This is the same problem the Rays are having with David Price. Thats why he started in the minors this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine207 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I think bringing up Hanson would make his arbitration tougher for the braves.. something called "Super 2"?I am not certain, but that could be a reason to keep him down for a few months.This is the same problem the Rays are having with David Price. Thats why he started in the minors this year.you never know tho. Maybe thats a bad thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Well thats just the speculation right now that Hanson would be called up but who knows just have to wait and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upark25 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I want Hanson but knowing the Braves it will likely be Reyes or Morton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Morton is on the DL with a strain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott da 6'0 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I think he's scheduled to come off the DL and pitch on Tuesday. I could be (and probably am) wrong, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Even so my bet would be on Reyes or Hanson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenzy™® Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 prolly gonna be Jo Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 It'll be Jo-Jo because he's a lefty also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkable Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Hanson definitely won't be coming up this early. Once he gets here it's going to be for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_ATL Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I hope Hanson gets the start. I could see us doing something dumb like calling up Jo-Jo for the start, though.That's probably what's going to happen because they wont want to bounce Hanson back and forth so much. Either Jo-Jo or Campillo.The Braves have 3 pitchers in the bullpen that can make a spot start so I dont see them calling up Hanson unless it's to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Why does the Braves continue to be fascinated with injuried/disabled pitchers.....? :mellow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.C. Collins Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Glavine will have to be checked out before we know anything for sure. He said it didn't hurt him while pitching but, while he was swinging. We will have to see what happens before we start jumping to gun on who will replace him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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