Brandon Beachy will be the 5th starter
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:13 pm
Thoughts?
I've discussed this with others on another braves board. It was a close race for the job, both had a terrific ST. Word is the Braves may want to trade Beachy, Braves still looking for RH pinch hitter. This move was done to get Beachy more Major league experience and up his trade value. He is not in the Braves long term plans for the rotation, not with Teheran, Vizcaino, Delgado and Minor in the wings. This will allow Minor more seasoning at Gwinett. Rumor is Minor may get called up in June/July, and Beachy moved if he does well.
On a side note, Jurrjens had discomfort in his oblique area. It is not known yet if he will start the season on the DL, if that happens Minor will be called up. Beachy would be in 4 spot and Minor in the 5th.