[vincesanity82]

The bad news is that the Braves could well be tempted to pencil in Mike Hampton, who hasn't pitched since August 2005, as their No. 3 man. This should not happen. This cannot happen. The Braves have gone too long waiting for Hampton to heal (and to justify his immense salary, which will be $15 million in 200. If he heals and wins 15, great. But such a possibility shouldn't prevent the team from making every effort to sign or trade for a bona fide over the winter. That, see, has been the problem. The last big-time starting pitcher the Braves acquired was Hudson. The Braves must actively pursue another arm to slot behind Smoltz and Hudson and in front of Hampton and James. (Joe Blanton of the A's, say.) And no, arms never come cheap, but we've seen these last two years the cost of simply trying to make do. -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mark Bradley: Can't cross fingers and hope for Hampton | Sports Columnists | ajc.com

[EmpireWF]

Hampton is still an option?

[Jake4Braves]

Well we still might get Glavine from the Mets so there still is a possibility that we can add a good pitcher to our lineup.