Braves Put Jair Jurrjens on Disabled List, Recall Craig Kimbrel
by gondeee on May 5, 2010 4:05 PM EDT
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PrintThe Braves were concerned enough with Jair Jurrjens injury to place him on the 15-day disabled list. Kris Medlen will take his turn in the rotation this Saturday, and reliever Craig Kimbrel will be recalled from triple-A.
Kimbrel has been dominant at triple-A Gwinnett this season. In 11 appearances spanning 15 innings he has allowed 2 runs on just 7 hits and 5 walks (though he has hit 4 batters) while striking out 21. That's a 1.20 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP. He was ranked as the 7th-best prospect on the Talking Chop top-30 prospect list, and he is considered to be future Major League closer material. Because of his diminutive size, he is often compared to a right-handed Billy Wagner, so it's good that he'll be able to get some Major League bullpen time with Wager this year.
Jurrjens strained his hamstring in a game on April 29th, and was then skipped in the rotation earlier this week. Medlen's last start came on July 12th of 2009 in a spot-start against Colorado. He's worked multiple innings his last two appearances, so he should be stretched out enough to go five or six innings, depending on how economical he is with his pitches. He will be facing the Phililes, whom he has struggled against, compiling a 6.75 ERA in 8 innings of work, allowing 6 runs on 10 hits and 2 walks while striking out 4. All 7 of those appearances have been in relief.
Kimrel's promotion will culminate in the most highly anticipated debut of a Braves pitching prospect this season. While other pitchers are ranked higher than Kimbrel, he is by far the closest to Major League ready. He will be activated today if he can get to Washington in time. Even if he arrives mid-game, he will be immediately activated.
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Hope JJ comes back 100% healthy and that Kimbrel kicks some ass for us.
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if Kimbrel sees the minors again this season
He needed to really work on his control to reach his potential and based on his AAA results so far he has. I could easily see him come in, dominate while he’s up and force his way into the team’s plans a little bit early.
Sucks to lose JJ but at the same time, it makes you realize just how nice it is to have a guy like Medlen in the pen.
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Same here on Kimbrel...
curious to see how he’s used, and if he’s here to stay. Have to think he’s not going back down or else they could have brought up any number of others while keeping Kimbrel’s service clock at 0. Very interesting.
So now Medlen has to replace Jurrjens and KK? That poor kids arm is gonna fall off.
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+1
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 5, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope Jesse Chavez is ready to get sent down as soon as Jurrjens comes back because Kimbrel has been throwing the hell out of the ball and throwing strikes and if he throws strikes in the Bigs, he is here to stay.
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u gotta be kidding, Chavez has been lights out dominant besides one outing, in which he probably shouldnt have been pitching multiple innings, especially after pitching the day before.
it makes much more sense to send down Venters, he is younger and has more options left and hasnt been pitching as well, with a 7 bb/9 and only a 5.6 k/9…. Chaves K/BB rate is nearly 4 time better, and has been relativley unhittable, besides one horrendous outing
Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?
by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST
Ummmm….Venters’ ERA is under 2. Chavez’ ERA is over 5. ’Nuff said.
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Hahaha.
+a million!
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 5, 2010 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously
Gotta set these stupid stat-geeks straight.
"…aren’t worthy enough to hold his (Pujols) ass cheeks apart while Playboy models wipe him with thousand dollar bills after he craps out the cure to whatever previously-incurable disease." by royhobbs 1/7/09
wait…you weren’t being sarcastic?
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 5, 2010 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
Sorry, sometimes I take the joke a little too far.
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by buzzdeadwax on May 12, 2010 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Venters vs Chavez…
You made the case yourself, Chavez “probably shouldn’t have been pitching multiple innings.” Whose the long man in the pen? Forcing Medlen into that role limits the flexibility of the bullpen. Kimbrel and Chavez would have the same type of role and I’d anticipate Kimbrel outpitching Chavez.
"Four of us wolves, running around the desert together in Las Vegas, looking for strippers and cocaine..."
by jeg on May 5, 2010 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Just so i dont make a mistake, who are u advocating should be long man, it seems you are against it being Medlen (and rightly so he’s too good to be wssted in that role.
Surely you aren’t suggesting Kimbrel be the long man. I would guess you think Venters would be the long man. Which I suppose makes the most sense..
So upon further reflection it does seem like Chavez is the odd man out, but I’d prefer to keep him in the pen use him as much as we can, show that he has talent and then if we need to make a deal near the deadline, include him as a throw in to up the ante (although thats probably a stretch of the imagination on my part)
I withdraw my disdain for your comment, It seems that even though Chavez has pitched well, they arent getting rid of O’Flaherty, Saito, Moylan, or Wagner…so that leaves Medlen, Chavez and Venters…Medlen has to stay and Venters is probably the best option as long relief… so cya Chavez
Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?
by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST
Yeah, the last part of my post made it unclear but Venters is my preference for the role of long man. I suppose that its possible that Kimbrel could fill the role Medlen has filled and Medlen could slide into Venters’ long-man role should Venters struggle. Not to take away from Chavez, as he’s been very good but I think Kimbrel might be so dominant that we can’t justify sending him down. Bobby was all on his nuts in ST and if he’s throwing strikes like he has been in AAA, he’ll be in the bigs for good.
"Four of us wolves, running around the desert together in Las Vegas, looking for strippers and cocaine..."
by jeg on May 5, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
This can't be...........
I thought he was supposed to be the Cy Young winner this year.
Where does Kimbrel slot? Mop up? Seventh inning guy?
I fed a fish to a pelican and Frisco bay and he tried to eat my cell phone he ran away
here comes Medlen
on my Fantasy team!
by apoxonbothyourhouses on May 5, 2010 4:41 PM EDT reply actions
Conditioning?
Between Chipper’s oblique and hip, Escobar’s groin and JJ’s shoulder and now his hamstring, we are dealing with a bunch of injuries early. Thankfully nothing looks too long-term, or people will start comparing us to the ‘09 Mets. I’ve been a little concerned about the teams conditioning, even mentioned the use of P90X by several players, why do they need a good, but “as seen on TV” conditioning program? Seems like a Professional Sports franchise with a $90 mil payroll would have a good enough conditioning program without the players going down this fast or having to buy “info-mercial” programs.
Heyward is pretty good
Just because they are professional athletes does not mean they can’t sustain easy injuries. Athletes have millions of tiny muscles twitching during every play. Eventually something will get injured. The workout program doesn’t really matter too much. They aren’t major injuries, unless they continue to play with them.
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I agree, it just worries me that several have jumped up so early. We had a bunch last year too, Infante, Schafer, McLouth, Chipper, McCann, etc, it’s absolutely going to happen over a season, it just seems early to me.
Heyward is pretty good
Schafer got hit with a pitch on his wrist. Not sure what kind of conditioning program could have prevented that…
by dunnytwogloves on May 5, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, I think it was Infante that got hit, Schafer hurt his wrist without being hit. My point, was we have had 5 muscular/joint problems in the 1st month of this season. Oblique, Hip, Groin, Shoulder, Hamstring…..
Heyward is pretty good
They should stretch more.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 5, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Hence the joke.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 5, 2010 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 6, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else somewhat surprised it’s Kimbrel called up and not someone like James Parr to fill in the long relief role? I’m thrilled to see Kimbrel get some experience, but wonder if it would not be better to keep getting him consistent late inning reps in AAA.
Anything to get him more 1-on-1 time with Wags.
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"Lollygaggers!"
"Lollygaggers"
Wags will be done in one. Good
For Kimbrel to get here early
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by BeantownVol on May 5, 2010 5:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Scuse me
Where’s the game thread?
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by BeantownVol on May 5, 2010 5:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Patience, grasshopper...
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 5, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
might be a dumb question...
but doesnt “recall” mean that he’s been on the major league roster before? isnt this kimbrel’s first time in the majors?
My opinion cant be wrong. It's my opinion. Those who don't like it can piss up a rope.
No, recall just means call up.
It isn’t like “calling again.”
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 5, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
This isn't such a bad thing.
Jurrjens will only miss probably two starts, three at the most. And while he’s shelved, we’ll get a chance to see what Medlen can do in the starter’s role. Oh yeah, and Craig Kimbrel’s a beast. Hopefully he will be able to learn under Wagner and become an elite closer.
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