2013 Atlanta Braves Team Preview - Part 1 - shadow2201's Dynasty

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2013 Atlanta Braves Team Preview - Part 1

Posted on March 15, 2013 at 06:21 AM.

Starting Rotation

Kris Medlen
2012 Stats: 10-1, 1.57 ERA, 120 K, 23 BB
2013 Projection: 12-5, 3.11 ERA, 160 K, 40 BB

Medlen is an up and comer, that will lead the Braves rotation in 2013. He made a huge splash last year and is looking to build upon his late season success. They are looking for a true front of the rotation guy and if he can continue his success, they might have found their man.

Tim Hudson
2012 Stats: 16-7, 3.62 ERA, 102 K, 48 BB
2013 Projection: 17-9, 3.59 ERA, 120 K, 60 BB

Hudson is the veteran of this group at the age of 37 but he's also one of the more consistent performers. He isn't going to strike you out, but he's going to make you put the ball in play. Looks to build on another solid season and help the young guys in this rotation.

Mike Minor
2012 Stats: 11-10, 4.12 ERA, 145 K, 56 BB
2013 Projection: 13-9, 3.93 ERA, 200 K, 65 BB

The first of the lefty's in this rotation, he is going to need to bounce back and have a good season for the Braves, while Brandon Beachy is out. They really need this to be the year he steps up and delivers on the great potential the organization knows he has.

Paul Maholm
2012 Stats: 13-11, 3.67 ERA, 140 K, 53 BB
2013 Projection: 13-12, 3.87 ERA, 133 K, 50 BB

The 'other' lefty in this group of pitchers, Maholm is a very underrated pitcher on the whole. He has pretty good stuff, but he's not going to 'wow' you. He was a mid season acquisition for the Braves in 2012 and pitched moderately well for them. They are going to need his experience along with Hudson to lead this group of young starters.

Julio Teheran
2012 Stats: 0-0, 5.68 ERA, 5 K, 1 BB
2013 Projection: 7-8, 4.62 ERA, 100 K, 40 BB

The true wildcard in this group, Teheran is still one of the top pitching prospects in the game, despite his struggles last season. He has good stuff, and should be a great asset to the Braves in 2013 while Beachy is out after TJ. With Beachy expected back in June, they will need him to improve after last season's 'meltdown' in the minors if he has any chance of sticking around.

Brandon Beachy*(DL60)
2012 Stats: 5-5, 2.00 ERA, 68 K, 28 BB
2013 Projection: 5-3, 3.40 ERA, 80 K, 30 BB

He is going to start the season on the DL, coming back from Tommy John surgery, in hopes of returning in June to the rotation. Beachy was having a great season last year before his injury derailed his season. The Braves will need him back as their rotation is young, for the most part, and in need of experience. The Braves will take it slow with Beachy this year as to not further injure his elbow.

Coming up next: Bullpen