Atlanta vs. Boston

The Braves came out with another win in spring training, beating the Red Sox 6-1. I can't help but mention that the Braves pitching has been superb thus far. I know that one or two innings vs lineups that are half major leaguers and minor leaguers doesn't tell a whole lot, but it's still a good sign.

-Tim Hudson pitched 2 innings. 2 hits, 1 ER, 1 BB, and 1 SO was his line.

-Craig Kimbrel had a much better outing this time around. Pitching an inning without giving up any runs.

-One of the Braves top pitching prospects, Arodys Vizcaino pitched today as well. He impressed throwing 2 scoreless innings. I read that he was throwing in the mid to high 90's. Will the Yankees regret trading this guy a few years down the road?

-It's encouraging to see Alex Gonzalez belt a home run. He might be the worst hitter in the everyday lineup, but if he can duplicate his season from last year as a hitter, that would be quite nice.

-Ed Lucas, a guy who seems to have come out of nowhere (career minor leaguer) is tearing it up at the moment. I'll be keeping an eye on this guy. He's got decent numbers in the minor leagues and I'm rather surprised he didn't find a spot on the Kansas City Royals team.

-Jason Heyward has some groin tightness. Hopefully this is just a spring training thing, trying to get fully stretched out.

Kenshin Kawakami finally showed up to camp. Kawakami has been better than his record indicates and would be a solid forth or fifth starter for a number of teams out there. The Braves would like to move him, and perhaps he showcases himself well enough this spring for that to happen. I personally think the guy deserves better and should be starting somewhere, just not for the Braves.

Jair Jurrjens will get his 2nd start tomorrow vs the Detroit Tigers.