Once again, Atlanta Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos wades into the off-season with a list of things to do. As I wrote yesterday, priority one under new business is catching, but pitching must rank in the top three. If you’re one who believes the Braves don’t need an arm, some background numbers may help.
Last season 369 different pitchers started a Major League game. Over-estimating the number of openers to 69, leaves an average of ten starters per team. The Atlanta Braves used exactly ten starters.
Dallas Keuchel and Kevin Gausman started a combined 35 games and Josh Tomlin one.