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Give Us A Break: Jurrjens Sprains Ankle
Written by Colin on June 11, 2008 – 3:34 pmJair Jurrjens is doing his best Mike Hampton imitation.
Not only is Jurrjens left handed, but he fell walking down the dugout stairs last night after the Braves’ loss to the Cubs and sprained his ankle. His ankle did not get better overnight and he’ll miss today’s start. The Braves and Jurrjens hope he doesn’t have to head to the DL to join the rest of the Braves’ pitching staff.
Jurrjens has been perhaps the Braves’ most solid starter this season – not missing a start – until tonight. Jurrjens’ right ankle will hopefully heal up before his next start, but with the way things have been going, we may just want to go ahead and promote the entire AAA pitching staff.
The Braves also confirmed that Charlie Morton is likely to start Sunday against the Angels in a game televised by ESPN. Jeff Bennett is stepping in for the Braves tonight.
Frank Wren was quoted as saying “I feel like I’m in the twilight zone.”
Don’t we all, Frank. What’s next? Does anyone have Hudson in the “next Brave to miss a start” pool?
Tags: Charlie Morton, Frank Wren, Jair Jurrjens, Jeff Bennett
Posted in Injuries | 25 Comments »
By Akshay on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
Hopefully they’ll use an armored car and bubble wrap to transport Huddy anywhere.
By Shaun on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
You know, I almost said of Tom Glavine’s injury that at least it can’t get any worse.
By Akshay on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
Don’t know if anyone’s here tonight, but I don’t blame you guys. 3 run homer from Fukudome, Cubs up 3-0.
By Akshay on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
Ryan Theriot doubles in two more. 5-0 Cubs.
By Akshay on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
Braves have just two singles off Dempster in three innings. Still 5-0.
By Akshay on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
With the bases loaded, Jim Edmonds singles in two more runs, 7-0 Cubs.
By Akshay on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
Hopefully this is the low point of the season. Trailing 7-0, anything worse would drive away whatever little fans we do get at the games.
By Akshay on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
Stockman’s in to pitch in place of Bennett, looks like we were right about the Braves wearing him down until his elbow’s a stump, but are there really any other options in the bullpen with the entire opening day staff on the DL?
By Akshay on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
Stockman does an excellent job of damage control. Forcing Mark DeRosa to ground into a double play, walking the pitcher and getting Fontenot to fly out.
By Akshay on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
Stockman pitches the Braves to their first scoreless inning, not 1-2-3, but it got the job done. Still 7-0 Cubs
By Jonathan on Jun 12, 2008 | Reply
Maybe it’s a good week for me to be out of town……
By Josh on Jun 12, 2008 | Reply
“Free Falling” is our next song here on tomahawk radio
By Sheryl on Jun 12, 2008 | Reply
whew! scared me—this is WEDNESDAY’s post and not today!
And regarding Jurjens….you almost gotta laugh….to keep from crying that is….
By Rue on Jun 12, 2008 | Reply
jair. RHP.
By Jonathan on Jun 12, 2008 | Reply
Colin…..you’re an idiot.
By Colin on Jun 13, 2008 | Reply
You guys and your “facts” – it was more convenient for Jurrjens to be left handed.
By Akshay on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Hopefully they'll use an armored car and bubble wrap to transport Huddy anywhere.
By Shaun on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
You know, I almost said of Tom Glavine's injury that at least it can't get any worse.
By Akshay on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Don't know if anyone's here tonight, but I don't blame you guys. 3 run homer from Fukudome, Cubs up 3-0.
By Akshay on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Stockman's in to pitch in place of Bennett, looks like we were right about the Braves wearing him down until his elbow's a stump, but are there really any other options in the bullpen with the entire opening day staff on the DL?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Maybe it's a good week for me to be out of town……
By Josh on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
"Free Falling" is our next song here on tomahawk radio
By Sheryl on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
whew! scared me—this is WEDNESDAY's post and not today!
And regarding Jurjens….you almost gotta laugh….to keep from crying that is….
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Colin…..you're an idiot.
By Colin on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
You guys and your "facts" – it was more convenient for Jurrjens to be left handed.