Chuck James recalled from Richmond, Jorge Vasquez designated for assignment
With Mike Hampton unable to come back and John Foster nursing an injured elbow, the Braves needed another left-handed pitcher in their bullpen. Chuck James was called up from Triple-A Richmond Thursday to provide some much-needed relief from the left side. James started the year at Class A Myrtle Beach, progressed to Double-A Mississippi in and then ended the minor league season at Triple-A Richmond. He compiled a cumulative 13-7 record and 2.12 ERA during those 3 stints. Like fellow Braves rookies Blaine Boyer, Kyle Davies, Jeff Francoeur and Brian McCann, James was raised in Atlanta. Jorge Vasquez was designated for assignment in order to make room for James on the 40-man roster.
