Chuck James Called Up

by koolkerns101 on Sep 15, 2005 8:15 PM EDT

Chuck James, a highly regarded prospect for the Atlanta Braves has had his contract purchesed from AAA.

"Chuck James - Starting Pitcher
Braves purchased the contract of LHP Chuck James from Triple-A Richmond.

Since Mike Hampton apparently won't pitch, James gets a callup after all. After posting a 1.08 ERA in seven starts for Single-A Myrtle Beach and a 2.09 ERA in 16 starts for Double-A Mississippi, he went 1-3 with a 3.48 ERA in six starts for Richmond. He's unlikely to make any starts, but he could be useful in middle relief."

How do you guys think he performs in his role?

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Lefties

If he ends up being used primarily against lefties, I suspect he'll fare very well. He's dominated lefties at every level and I see no reason why he shouldn't be able to continue that success. unless fo course he jumps off another roof.

by CrimsonLiederhosen on Sep 15, 2005 10:44 PM EDT reply actions

very well..

since he's likely be used as a LOOGIE

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by smt on Sep 16, 2005 12:19 AM EDT reply actions

Chuck James

As mentioned above, he's been absolute death to left-handed batters. Not that he's been poor by any stretch of the imagination against righties.

I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up getting a start at the end of the season while the Braves try to align the playoff rotation.

by mrkupe on Sep 16, 2005 12:31 AM EDT reply actions

James might just get his chance...

Report is that Mike Hampton is having a season ending elbow surgery that will keep him out next year as well. The Braves might replace Hampton in the rotation with another lefty in James.

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by jdelavalle on Sep 18, 2005 1:37 AM EDT reply actions