We all know the line about Chuck James being a decent #3 in the rotation and Hampton coming back and being slotted into #4 next season if the braves don't get another starter. It's bull. JS is sweating over that thought. I'm fairly sure he'd quit if he couldn't fix the rotation over the winter. With this in mind there are a few names that might save his sanity.
1) John Garland- This trade got shot down before but might be revisited. Rent and a starting prospect might be enough to being him in. However, i'm not sure if 11 hits in 6 innings against the Pirates inspires much confidence.
2) Josh Towers- The Jays seem to be eager to move him but his flyball tendencies and a .295 opponents average keeps his value down. He'll be the wrong side of 30 on '08 but he'll be pulling in only a few mill in arb. I'd put him as a #4 or 5. Not a #3.
3) Tom Glavine- Yes old Tommy boy is available again (he has a $9m player option). His option is decent but i'm sure he can get more on the open market. He has just north of a 4.00 ERA and a respectable whip. The only down side? Greg doesn't seem to want to return. Oh, and he'll cost over $10m (Garland gets $12m in '08 btw).
4) Joel Pineiro- The guy is an innings eater and a lock for stying in the NL. The AL has his number. The good news is that he'll come cheap. I don;t see him being a #3, but back of the rotation could do worse.
5) Dontrelle Willis- This is the perfect #3 for the Braves. D-Train has tons of raw talent but needs a better defense behind him and some vets to mentor him. The best news is that he could earn $7m in arbitration meaning the Marlins might want to move him. Now we just have to outbid the Mets...
What ever happens we know it'll be major. JS is playing for keeps in '08, just look @ the Tex trade. Let the rumors start!
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