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Five Atlanta Braves Pitchers Who Can Be a Difference Maker

By W. M. Lawson

May 22, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Eric O'Flaherty (34) pitches during the sixth inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies won the game 5-0. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Eric O'Flaherty (34) pitches during the sixth inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies won the game 5-0. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Atlanta Braves enter 2017 with expectations of winning. To do that, though, one, or more, of these five pitchers need to have a breakout year.

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Mar 27, 2017; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (R) takes the ball from Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) during the sixth inning of an MLB spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

2017 seems to be a year when the Atlanta Braves can change recent franchise course. After firing the last Manager and GM, the turnover in the dugout has been just a shocking and striking. The new regime in Atlanta’s Front Office continually talks about “the plan” and “the process”.

In order for that “process” to start focusing fan faith, 2017 needs to show improvement. And In order for there to be improvement, in both play and record, pitching has to improve. It goes without saying that Bartolo Colon, Julio Teheran, and Jim Johnson have to be successful. That said, these five pitchers have a chance to breakout, and in doing so, could hasten the future winning fortunes of our beloved Braves.

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