"--SS Tyler Pastornicky got a second consecutive start off. Not simply because backup SS Jack Wilson is delivering RBI even without getting big hits, but because manager Fredi Gonzalez wants Pastornicky to watch how Wilson positions himself to deliver throws to first base.
--RF Jason Heyward got the start off Sunday; INF/OF Eric Hinske started in right field. Heyward had a 10-game hitting streak snapped Saturday, otherwise manager Fredi Gonzalez would have had him in there. But once he went 0-for-4, Gonzalez wanted to give him a breather. Heyward pinch hit in the ninth and flied out to left."
"--SS Tyler Pastornicky got a second consecutive start off. Not simply because backup SS Jack Wilson is delivering RBI even without getting big hits, but because manager Fredi Gonzalez wants Pastornicky to watch how Wilson positions himself to deliver throws to first base.
--RF Jason Heyward got the start off Sunday; INF/OF Eric Hinske started in right field. Heyward had a 10-game hitting streak snapped Saturday, otherwise manager Fredi Gonzalez would have had him in there. But once he went 0-for-4, Gonzalez wanted to give him a breather. Heyward pinch hit in the ninth and flied out to left."
I don't think Evan Gattis has been talked about ITT and he should be. He's a 25 year old catcher in A+ right now, about to move up to AA, who is absolutely crushing. Here's a good article on him if you didn't see it- http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-...-does-he-ever/
.431/.500/.863 6 HR 21 RBI so far in 2012
If we can't keep McCann my money is on this guy to replace him. Not Bethancourt.
As much as it sucks that we didn't get to trade JJ and how bad he is doing, I'm glad that we are not stuck watching him blow another game at the Major league level while he is working things out.
It's possible that Hudson will be ready to take JJ's next start.