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ATLANTA -- With his initial season as the Braves general manager complete, Frank Wren can officially begin looking toward a future that he can only hope proves less frustrating than the past six injury-marred months.

Whether it was a cruel initiation welcoming him back to the fraternity of general managers or simply a case of prolonged misfortune, Wren spent these past six months realizing a regular flurry of worst-case scenarios.

Three of the four former 20-game winners positioned in his projected starting rotation underwent season-ending surgeries and the young outfielder once regarded as the cornerstone of the club's future was humbled by unforeseen struggles.
For the past few years now the Braves pitchers have been injured. Smoltz, Hampton, Hudson all have seen the DL. We all know Hampton just says DL and he gets hurt. The starting 5 in 2009 is pretty much up in the air at this point. Smoltz may or may not be back next season. Tim Hudson might not be back next season due to Tommy John surgery. Glavine is not sure about his future either.

I hope the Braves have a great off season and pick up some decent pitchers or decent minor league talent.