Hampton

[RedHopeful]

Watching the pregame of the Braves v. Pirates and Hampton's already out. The camera's caught him in the bullpen grimacing after a pitch. The commentators have no info at this time so who knows whats up, but I say he's out for the year considering his past.

[bwagner112]

Well the good thing is, no one could have been actually counting on him, except for Braves only pitching leagues.

[5]

All this talk on ESPN about the Braves winning the division...pitching pitching pitching. The only ones you can count on are Smoltz & Hudson. Glavine blows when you need him the most and Hampton's a risk every single time out. The rook might be okay but who knows.

[tmlfan4ever]

well... that was quick!

[queencitysluggerr]

i know everyone has to be wondering what happened to atlanta's star pitcher hampton tonight as he did'nt start. any news on the guy? am i missing something?

[bwagner112]

From Rotoword:

The Braves are calling Mike Hampton day-to-day with a strained pectoral muscle after he was scratched from his outing Thursday.
It's always going to be something. If Hampton can't go next week, Jeff Bennett, who is filling in tonight, could make a second start.

[Amazinz]

Not sure. Saw the video of him pulling up in the bullpen, grimacing in pain. Someone on another site said they heard strained pec but I didn't hear it myself.

[Philliebuster]

What happened to Chuck James, he ain't getting a shot anymore?

[Amazinz]

Yea pretty sure they have him as the #5.

[BravesGuy]

Chuck is in the minors, think he is recovering from an injury.

5 starters before Hampton injury = Smoltz, Hudson, Glavine, Jair, Hampton.

Smoltz is pitching Sunday's game. Guys like Bennett, Buddy, JoJo will probably take the #5 spot until Chuck is ready