Mike Hampton’s Back In Atlanta

Written by Jonathan on May 1, 2009 – 7:04 pm

A familiar face is on the mound tonight in Atlanta. Or is it really all that familiar at all? Mike Hampton was officially on the Braves’ roster for about 6 seasons, but barely made an appearance on the mound.

I remember shuddering when I’d see his name on the projected starters list, once he finally recovered enough from his bevy of injuries enough to convince people he was ready to pitch. More often than not though, that still didn’t mean he would actually take the start. Whether it was a strained pectoral muscle in warmups, or a sprained ankle, or a fingernail scratch on his cheek that just stung a little to much to have to work that night, we never really saw Mike Hampton on the mound all that often.

Tonight, when he takes the start at Turner Field, Mike Hampton will be wearing a Houston Astros jersey. I must say, the only thing that I’d like to see more than Hampton on a different team is Hampton walking away from Atlanta with the loss. Maybe I’m just being harsh, but I feel like he owes us that at this point.


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One Response to “Mike Hampton’s Back In Atlanta”

  1. By TheDude on May 5, 2009 | Reply

    Amen to that. However the booing he recieved was justly given. Joe Simpon and Chip can suck an egg for getting offended by the fans for booing. hmph

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