That Closer Situation
After watching C. Reitsma almost lose the game Sunday, I can't help but ask when is enough; enough! The Braves seem to be cursed at closer since John Smoltz decided to return to the starting rotation last year. Lack of funds have also played a part. With the recent success of Atlanta's youth movement, I think the Braves have hoped for one of their young arms to fall into the closer's role, but for some reason Reitsma was brought back. What can the team do to "seal the deal" in the ninth?
It's already happening with the closer by committe approach. McBride, Ray, Remlinger, Reitsma will all be used in some variation to close the game. Ken Ray has 2 saves already and he could be eased into the closer. I'm anticipating another late July deal from Mr. Schuerholz.
What if Smoltz comes back to closer? If he did then the other problem would getting to him in the ninth. Does anyone have any suggestions of what the Braves should do?
It's already happening with the closer by committe approach. McBride, Ray, Remlinger, Reitsma will all be used in some variation to close the game. Ken Ray has 2 saves already and he could be eased into the closer. I'm anticipating another late July deal from Mr. Schuerholz.
What if Smoltz comes back to closer? If he did then the other problem would getting to him in the ninth. Does anyone have any suggestions of what the Braves should do?
posted by Adam at
10:36 AM
2 Comments:
What about Dave Weathers? He's a closer and probably about to be taken over by Coffey. He could vow to be a cheap solution.
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Anonymous, at 7:41 PM
Weathers seems like a cheap option for the Braves to consider. He's also had a string of injuries.
By
Adam, at 9:21 AM
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