The Braves were hoping that Chad Paronto would build upon the success he had last season, but so far this season he has been terrible. In 16 games this season, Paronto is 2-1 with 1 save, a 8.25 ERA and a 2.42 WHIP so far. In 12 innnings, he has allowed 19 hits and walked 10 batters! Paronto could find himself back in AAA ball unless he starts to pitch better soon.

Steve Colyer is darn lucky that he throws with his left arm because that’s the only reason that he keeps getting chances in the majors. He has pitched in 7 games this season for the Braves and he’s 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA and a 3.55 WHIP! In 3.2 innings with the Braves, Colyer has allowed 9 hits, a homer and he’s walked 4 batters. Colyer also has whiffed 4 batters which shows that he has pretty decent stuff, but, he is not that good of a pitcher.

Mark Redman, Macay McBride and Tyler Yates have all been pitching badly so far this season. The Braves really need Mark Redman to pitch good with the news that Mike Hampton will miss the entire 2007 season. Redman threw 5.2 innings in his first start of the season and he gave up 9 hits and 5 earned runs. That means he has a 7.94 ERA and a 1.76 WHIP after 1 start and the Braves hope he will get better and soon! Lefty reliever Macay McBride also has gotten off to a rough start as he has given up 3 hits and walked 6 batters in only 2 innings. The Braves need McBride to pitch well as their second lefty in the bullpen. Tyler Yates has also got lit up so far this season as he has thrown 1.2 innings and has given up 4 hits, walked 2 batters and allowed 2 earned runs.