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Morton Injured, Preseason Pitchers Announced
Written by Jonathan on February 24, 2009 – 12:20 pmChalk Charlie Morton up as the first pitching casuality of the season for the Braves, something that became all to familiar throughout the 2008 season. Morton was not likely to have a spot in Atlanta come Opening Day, but this is still a setback for the Braves’ pitchers. Morton had just completed a bullpen session yesterday that impressed Bobby Cox, but strained a muscle in his side during on of his first few pitches of throwing batting practice. The severity of the injury has not yet been determined.
Kenshin Kawakami continues to impress in Spring Training, throwing his second batting-practice session yesterday. After throw mostly fastballs in his first session, Kawakami brought a little more to the table this time around, working in the curveball and cutter. The amount of solid hitting against him saw a significant drop the second time around and Kawakami’s working to make it clear why he was a star in Japan. We’ll see him in action for the first time this preseason with his Friday start against the Pirates.
Along that line, Bobby Cox has laid out some of the projected starters for the upcoming Spring Training games. Here are the starters that have been announced so far:
2/25 – vs. Tigers – Jair Jurrjens
2/26 – vs. Astros – Jorge Campillo, Tommy Hanson
2/27 – vs. Pirates – Kenshin Kawakami
2/28 – vs. Blue Jays – Derek Lowe
3/01 – vs. Phillies – Charlie Morton (Questionable)
3/02 – Intrasquad – Javier Vazquez, Jair Jurrjens
3/03 – vs. Panama – Tommy Hanson
3/04 – vs. Yankees – Kenshin Kawakami
So things are starting to shape up for the pitchers in Florida and we’re already through our first injury of the preseason. Let’s hope they are limited. Who are you excited to get a first look at for the season? I personally can’t wait to get a look at Tommy Hanson on the ESPN broadcast of the game on Thursday.
Tags: Charlie Morton, Kenshin Kawakami, Preseason, Spring Training, Starting Pitching, Tommy Hanson
Posted in General, Injuries | 6 Comments »
By Braves N 09 on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
Where did hear that Charlie is hurt. I have not seen anything on it.
By Jonathan on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
Here ya go:
http://www.ajc.com/braves/content/sports/braves/s...
Also in there, Boyer sliced his hand open today on an apple slicer and won't throw tomorrow.
By Larry on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
Just autotuned my TV for the game on Thurs. Hopefully Heyward will be in the lineup. I want to see him and Hanson more than anyone.
By Jonathan on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
I'm with you, Larry. I've got my Slingbox set up to watch/listen from work and set to record at home….it's baseball season, alright.
By GM-Carson on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
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Link: http://pabaseball.blogspot.com/2009/02/nl-east-ou...
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By dave on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
This year does have some extra icing on the cake. I like everyone am looking forward to watching Hanson pitch. I am interested in the new guys. It has after all been a very productive off season. I am looking forward to see Jeff, and the changes he has made. I want to see Josh, and Jordan, take over center field. I want to see if the guys in the bullpen are truly healthy. With what we have, and with what we've added I think we have something pretty special.