Grapefruit League rotation announced

The Braves announced their pitching lineup for the Grapefruit League placing Tim Hudson as the starter for the Braves first game on Thursday. He'd be followed by rookie Jair Jurrjens, Tom Glavine, Mike Hampton and Jo-Jo Reyes. Chuck James, the Braves #3 guy last season, will make his start near March 15th but will open the season most likely in AAA. James is still recovering from a shoulder injury.

The AJC is deducing that this line-up will place John Smoltz as the opening day starter for the Braves in their March 30th debut at the Washington Nationals new ballpark. The following day, Atlanta will make their home debut with Tom Glavine likely becoming the starter. While no announcements have been officially made, Smoltz would be pitching in his third opening day start in the past four years.
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