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The Braves have a handful of pitchers competing for one or two rotation spots, led by returning lefty Chuck James, promising rookies Jair Jurrjens (acquired from Detroit) and Jo-Jo Reyes, and September surprise Jeff Bennett, who is just about salivating over the chance to compete. "The way he threw last year, you've got to consider him [for the rotation]," Bobby Cox said of Bennett, who was 2-0 with a 1.04 ERA in three postseason starts for Class AAA Richmond, then 2-1 with a 3.46 ERA in three games (two starts) for Atlanta in a September callup. He was impressive in the Venezuelan Winter League, where a chicken-and-rice diet helped Bennett continue a six-month fitness binge that's seen him shed more than 50 pounds, down to 210. --



Braves' pitching depth shouldn't be issue | ajc.com

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With Hampton, I think most of those guys could see some time this year.