Braves could be close to adding to their rotation

On Saturday, manager Bobby Cox was hopeful the Braves would be able to add to their weak starting rotation and by Sunday night, the team answered that request. According to mlb.com, the Braves have signed Japanese hurler Kenshin Kawakami, pending a physical.

The 33 year old pitcher was the 2004 Central League MVP and has a 112-82 career record with a 3.22 ERA in 11 seasons. However, Kawakami missed several weeks in 2008 with a back strain but did post a 9-5 record with a 2.50 ERA during that time.

If it took going to Japan to pick up a quality arm, I am all for it. I just hope he’s a bit cheaper than Derek Lowe and stays healthy this season.
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