Mike Minor Debut August 9th

[HMFFL]

Mike Minor (0-0, -.--)


VS.

Bud Norris (4-7, 5.65)

[ohara]

Smart to bring him up against a struggling Astros team. And less pressure likely being a road game and not in Atlanta. I know it is asking alot of him, but I have a good feeling about tonight. One thing will be very crucial. The bats have to come alive early and give him an early lead. If he gets a lead early, the pressure will not be as great and he stands a good chance of giving Atlanta 6 strong innings, then turning it over to the bullpen. I really wish Venters did not pitch yesterday as I would love to have him available for an inning.

[bstrassburg]

I've got a soda on the Braves tonight, so Mike Minor better dominate!!!

[ohara]

Minor did fine for his debut. The defense and bull pen let him down after he left the game. There are a lot of good things he can take from the start.