Time For Hanson

The time has come for Tommy Hanson to make his Major League debut.
For AAA Gwinnett, he's pitching lights out. On the year, Hanson (right) has a 1.99 ERA and a .98 WHIP in 40 2/3 innings with 57 strikeouts.
Remarkably, his record sits at 1-3, but the talent is undeniable. He has four pitches and is without a doubt a better option than Jo-Jo Reyes, who hasn't won since halfway through 2008.
More than that, though, Reyes (below) isn't a MLB pitcher. Nor is he a AAA pitcher. He's a AAAA pitcher who has the talent that translates to success against minor leaguers only to struggle at the highest stage. In 2007 in AAA, he won four games with a 1.00 ERA. For the big club the same year, he had a staggering 6.22 ERA in 50 2/3 frames.
The following year, the same ERA trend continued: 5.88 in MLB and 2.31 in AAA.
Today against the Mets, Reyes sputtered and gave up five runs in three innings to raise his ERA to 6.58.
Thanks to great defense and a timely offense, Atlanta still won 8-7 in 12 innings. An average performance from Reyes would have sufficed and an easier victory would have occurred. Instead, Reyes did what he always does: Struggle and not win.
With Hanson as the starter, there's obviously no guarantees. He hasn't pitched at the big-league level yet, and he might not adjust well. Still, he does give the Braves a better opportunity to win than Reyes.
There's nothing to lose. Reportedly, Tom Glavine is expected back at the end of the month following a successful bullpen session before today's game.
If Hanson struggles, Glavine will be back shortly to take his spot in the rotation. If Hanson thrives, he will have vital MLB experience.
Either way, it's time for Reyes to go and time for Hanson to make his much-anticipated debut.