Hampton….You Know The Rest

Written by Akshay on April 30, 2008 – 2:36 pm

Mike Hampton was injured yet again to the point where he might as well legally changed his middle name to “Injury-prone.” Turns out he re-injured the pectoral muscle he injured warming up earlier this year. They had him on a 75 pitch count and Hampton exited his start after throwing just 71 pitches into the fourth inning. He allowed one run on four hits, four strikeouts and two walks before his premature exit. The injury is not believed to be as serious as it was the first time and may only set Hampton back two to three weeks. Of course, with Atlanta’s injury woes at the major league level, that seems like an eternity.

Chuck James replaced Hampton in the fourth inning, leading fans to believe that Jo-Jo Reyes will get the start against the Reds this weekend in place of the fifth starter. Reyes has been spectacular at Richmond, going 1-1 with 1.17 ERA in 23 innings, his most impressive stat might be that he has walked only eight hitters in the 23 innings pitched.


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10 Responses to “Hampton….You Know The Rest”

  1. By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply

    I think it’s pretty much already been determined that Jo-Jo’s coming up to take the rotation spot. He always pitches lights out in Richmond and then comes to Atlanta and sucks it up. He just isn’t ready and doesn’t have the needed composure to pitch in the bigs.

    As for Hampton, whatever, I’m over him . . . release him and get rid of the bad karma.

  2. By Susan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply

    I’ll second that. I’m over Hampton too.

  3. By Akshay on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply

    I hope Reyes can get back to the form he had towards the end of the season in Atlanta. He pitched very well in his final three starts. Control is the issue with him and if he cuts down on his walks will be VERY effective.

  4. By Chris on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply

    i tell you what i’m counting the days when the Braves’ release Hampton and we stop paying a guy who just sits and watches the game. I would love to be paid 13 – 14 million a year just to ride the bench. On the other hand I can’t wait to see Jo-Jo back in the majors

  5. By Colin on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply

    *sigh* This is just getting ridiculous. Seriously.

  6. By Rue Grant on May 1, 2008 | Reply

    we don’t need another previa in atlanta. keep that in virginia.

  7. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    I think it's pretty much already been determined that Jo-Jo's coming up to take the rotation spot. He always pitches lights out in Richmond and then comes to Atlanta and sucks it up. He just isn't ready and doesn't have the needed composure to pitch in the bigs.

    As for Hampton, whatever, I'm over him . . . release him and get rid of the bad karma.

  8. By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    I'll second that. I'm over Hampton too.

  9. By Chris on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    i tell you what i'm counting the days when the Braves' release Hampton and we stop paying a guy who just sits and watches the game. I would love to be paid 13 – 14 million a year just to ride the bench. On the other hand I can't wait to see Jo-Jo back in the majors

  10. By Rue Grant on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    we don't need another previa in atlanta. keep that in virginia.

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