Atlanta Braves: Offense Comes Alive in Toronto

The Atlanta Braves offense came alive on Monday night in a 10-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The much needed offensive barrage came in support of Bartolo Colon who bounced back on Monday.

The Atlanta Braves beat the Jays behind Bartolo Colon’s five solid innings and an offensive attack that started early and often. The biggest blow was a three run bomb that WEFreddie Freeman hit to dead center over the wall.

Winning the first game of a four game series was a big win for a Braves team that has had the worst rotation in the Major Leagues so far this season. Their inability to pitch has landed them with a record well below .500.

Last night’s victory was big not only because it got the offense going but because Colon was able to last five innings and keep his team close. Colon has struggled to last five innings much less keep his team in games as of late the solid start was step in the right direction for the big man and hopefully will spell change for Colon.

Despite his latest start Colon’s struggles outweigh his worth as a starter it is time to either attempt to trade the veteran starter or move him to the back end of the bullpen. Colon is aging quickly and the Braves have plenty of youth that is proving themselves.

It is time to give a young arm like Sean Newcomb a chance to pitch at the Big League level. Newcomb has had a great start at the Triple A level pitching well limiting his walks showing improved control early.

Adding Newcomb to the big league roster sooner rather than later is the move to make and one the Braves should make soon. Letting Colon continue to start implies that the Braves care more about keeping veteran talent around than making the moves they need to win.