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Pitching
Staff (start of the season/now)
Derek Lowe/Derek Lowe
Jair Jurrjens/Jair Jurrjens
Javier Vazquez/Javier Vazquez(not on DL yet)
Kenshin Kawakami/Kenshin Kawakami
Jo-Jo Reyes/Tommy Hanson
Key Spot-Starter Throughout: Kris Medlen
The Braves have been one of the best in the league when it comes to starting pitching consistency, having a very respectable 3.84 team ERA (good for fifth best in the Majors).
With Jair Jurrjens sporting a sub-three ERA and Javier Vazquez third in the league in strikeouts, these two (despite their losing records) have anchored the Braves' staff.
Tommy Hanson has been as good as a trade deadline acquisition, posting a 2.85 ERA in 41 innings pitched.
Kenshin Kawakami and Derek Lowe have each hit their respective rough patches, but have been more than good enough with the rest of the staff doing what they've been doing.
Grade: A
Look for more of the same from the front five.
They have given no indication of letting up and have all proved to be very durable (knock on wood) starters, nearly eliminating the concern for injury.
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