Have the Braves privately lost faith in Aaron Blair, Matt Wisler, Tyrell Jenkins, Ryan Weber, Rob Whalen and John Gant as starters?
-- Alex R., Washington
They've obviously shown their concerns, as they have parted ways with former pitching coach Roger McDowell and made it clear they want to add at least two starting pitchers this offseason. But I think the focus here should be on Blair and Wisler. Gant and Jenkins project as relievers, and Weber might simply be a valuable swing man. I'll keep an open mind regarding Whalen, because he was essentially gassed by the time he got his unexpected call to Atlanta.