JORDANS BLOG ON THE ATLANTA BRAVES!

The  biggest news is Brandon Beachy

Its sad that something like this  has happened to such a good guy like Beachy. The Braves rotation is taking a massive blow with Beachys injury. Minor & Delgado seem to be too young to really contribute to the team. Though there last 3 starts havent been horrible.  But how do you replace Beachy? Mlbs  leader in ERA?  The Braves best wish would be Jurrjens steps up and can be a top starter again. If he can figure it out then the Beachy loss wont be as bad. But if Jurrjens  continues to get lit up the Braves are in serious trouble. They   need Jurrjens more then ever now. This is his second and final chance with the Braves. Even if he comes back and pitches well the Braves still lack another good starter that could help them get into the playoffs- Jurrjens, Hanson, Hudson, Delgado, Minor isnt enough . Im very intrested in seeing what will Frank Wren do  to replace Beachy.


 Another concern of mine is Eric Hinkse. What has happened to him? He was HUGE for the braves in 2010 but since the second half of 2011 he hasnt done anything.In 2010 he had clutch hit after clutch hit even in the playoffs. He hit .256 that year with 11 home runs and 51 rbis. Last year he fell to .233 with 10 hrs and 28 rbis and most of that production came in the first half of the season. This year hes hit .205 1 hr & 8 rbi. Hes lacked the production and power he showed his first 1.5 years with the Braves. I like Hinske alot but I dont know how much longer the Braves can continue to have him be there top guy off the bench when hes not hitting a lick. I cant rememeber the last time he had a good at bat, a big hit, or even a home run. Hes become an automatic out. The thing that may keep him on the team longer is the fact he can play both corner outfield positions and first base- right now all hes doing is defense because his hitting has dissappointed since last year.