It doesn't feel like it should be just a normal Saturday. Tonight, Julio Teheran makes his major league debut at Citizens' Bank Park against the Philadelphia Phillies. He will be the youngest Brave making his debut since Steve Avery in 1990. Because this will be his debut, though, there is a good chance there will be some jitters coming from the bright spotlight on him. There is no doubt that Teheran has the stuff to make it in the majors, but the point that would need to be made is that the Braves would not even think about starting him on the road, against the Phillies no less, if they didn't think he was ready.
The Braves have developed quite a few really good pitchers over the last couple of years, including Jonny Venters, Craig Kimbrel, Brandon Beachy, Tommy Hanson and Kris Medlen. It's an embarassment of riches, and looking at years down the road, they could have a rotation that could challenge the majors for top ERA as the Braves of the 90s have done.
This game is a can't miss tonight, and I will be tuned in for every minute of it.
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