Braves set their regular season rotation

Opening day goes to Lowe, then Jurrjens, and Hanson. Interesting that they are waiting to pitch Hudson until the 4th game, but I'll certainly take it.

So it'll likely be Lowe vs. Z, Jurrjens vs. Dempster, and Hanson vs. Wells.

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Agreed.

If, somehow, Lilly is ready, he’d go in game #3, and Wells in game #4.

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by Al Yellon on Mar 1, 2010 11:04 AM CST reply actions

Jurrjens

He’s been complaining of a sore shoulder for the past couple weeks. Also, I predict Hanson has the best year out of anyone on their staff.

by Rammy 4 MVP on Mar 1, 2010 11:06 AM CST reply actions

Hanson is outstanding.

He could be a Cy Young candidate.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Mar 1, 2010 11:27 AM CST up reply actions

I could see that happening.

I don’t think the Cubs faced Hanson last year. I’m excited to see him pitch, even if it’s on TV.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Mar 1, 2010 12:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Hanson is spectacular

But don’t count out Jurrjens. I think he’ll have a big year as well

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by Musicdude10 on Mar 1, 2010 4:40 PM CST up reply actions

If he's healthy.

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by Al Yellon on Mar 1, 2010 4:53 PM CST up reply actions

True

I’m thinking he was just over taxed as a young pitcher. We’ll see I guess

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by Musicdude10 on Mar 1, 2010 6:40 PM CST up reply actions

Jurrjens hurt?

Looks like the Braves need to sign Smoltz, Pedro, Calero or somebody fast. The season is almost here!

by rlpete on Mar 1, 2010 12:41 PM CST up reply actions

ISWYDT

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by Ryno Runner on Mar 1, 2010 7:22 PM CST up reply actions

Jurrjens, Hanson is a helluva one-two punch brewing in Atlanta

Jurrjens impresses the daylights out of me. Assuming of course his shoulder is okay he should be poised for huge things. Hanson has electric stuff. He’s going to be a frontline pitcher. Then you have Lowe, Hudson and Kawasaki (or is it Yamaha) rounding the rotation.

That’s some good stuff.

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by BLou on Mar 1, 2010 4:57 PM CST reply actions

Hanson will be great someday.

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by Ryno Runner on Mar 1, 2010 7:22 PM CST up reply actions

I have to assume they are starting Lowe...

…opening day as an olive branch for all the trade rumors over the offseason? It just doesn’t seem to fit. Unless they are thinking that Lowe owns the Cubs.

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by cubswynn on Mar 1, 2010 5:45 PM CST reply actions

Lowe ain't chicken feed

Not overpowering like the others, but steady and reliable.

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Me either Jim

by Doggie Stalker on Mar 1, 2010 7:15 PM CST reply actions

No one said he's chicken feed.

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by cubswynn on Mar 1, 2010 7:36 PM CST up reply actions

Lowe was pretty mediocre last year.

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by Al Yellon on Mar 1, 2010 8:24 PM CST up reply actions

He was good in the 1st half, horrible in the 2nd. I’m gonna guess the Atlanta humidity got to him and he just wasn’t ready for it.

Omar Minaya is my hero!

by Scott Coleman on Mar 1, 2010 8:27 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Some notes coming from a Braves fan

I think the reason we picked DLowe for opening day is 2 reasons:

1. He hasn’t been injured at all.
2. He threw 8 scoreless innings against the Phillies last year on opening night.

Jair Jurrjens had a sore shoulder, took a few days off, started a throwing program and then threw a 15-pitch bullpen session today without
any discomfort. Huge news for Braves fans.

I think Hudson, who’s coming off Tommy John
Surgery, will be given a few extra days to get full arm strength back. No reason to rush him with so many off days.

Omar Minaya is my hero!

by Scott Coleman on Mar 1, 2010 8:10 PM CST via mobile reply actions