Braves rotation changes

April 5, 2008 · Paul Raymond · Jump to comments

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A rain out changed the Atlanta Braves rotation for the weekend but injuries have went an changed them again. The Braves initial plans were for John Smoltz to come of the DL and start Sundays finale verse the New York Mets. After Fridays rain out the team said they would keep the rotation in tact and not make any changes. That means Tom Glavine would start Sunday, with Smoltz pushed back to Monday.

Well that’s changed again. The team has decided its best for John Smoltz and his cranky shoulder to start in the warmer weather of Atlanta then in Colorado. So we’re now back to John Smoltz pitching Sunday against the Mets. The loser in the deal, Tom Glavine. He’ll now start Sunday in the colder weather against the Colorado Rockies.

Smart move on the Braves part, no idea why they made that announcement of keeping their rotation in tact. Maybe they were playing head games with the Mets and Johan Santana.