The James Train Heads To Richmond

Written by Colin on May 16, 2008 – 7:01 pm

The Chuck James Train can’t keep making these trips back and forth from the minors - it’s not good for him and it’s really not good for the Braves.  After last night’s outing - five earned runs and three homers in just four innings - James got demoted, once again.  He’s obviously not back at the spot he needs to be to stay in the major league rotation.

The Braves have brought up reliever Phil Stockman, a righty, in time for the series against the Oakland A’s that starts tonight.  Stockman was last up here in 2006 where he pitched four innings, walking four and striking out four and had a 2.25 ERA.

James said last night “I’ve just got to learn how to pitch again.”  Certainly an indictment against his recent performance, as if the numbers didn’t scream loud enough that he’s not cut out for the job.  James’ departure just shows us what we’ve denied for a while - that our rotation is thin.  Seriously, Jo-Jo Reyes now has a starting spot after pitching well in the minors.  And even though Jeff Bennett will likely move into James’ rotation slot, what happens if anyone else has any other issues?  Because I’m not convinced the current rotation can hold it out for the rest of the season.

James to Richmond, and let’s hope he picks up some magic fairy dust there or something, because we may need him before it’s all over.


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