Atlanta Baseball: Hampton to DL, Reyes Called Up

 
Mike Hampton went back on the DL Thursday, this of the 15-day variety. Of course, it is truly frustrating that the Atlanta Braves, while paying Hampton's huge contract, haven't seen the former 20-game winner pitch in two years. However, it is important to note that Hampton is far more frustrated than anyone else. One doesn't become a 20-game winner in the Major Leagues without being a competitor. So, if it weren't absolutely necessary, Hampton wouldn't have elected to pull himself from the lineup just prior to his first scheduled start. Sure, it's disappointing that Hampton's much-awaited return is postponed another two weeks, but what is most disappointing is Atlanta's choice of call-up from the Minors. Jo-Jo Reyes gets the call from the Bigs over other choices such as Buddy Carlisle. It is true that Carlisle isn't the most stable of candidates to fill in for a few starts, but neither is Reyes—especially Reyes. True, Reyes fills the want for another left-hander to complement Glavine ... [link]

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