The Reitsma chronicles

[CBAreject]

Some of you are surprised that Reitsma is doing his best Dan Kolb impersonation this year. Well, don't count me amongst the likes of you with short memories.

I have been Chris Reitsma's single biggest detractor on this forum for the past 3 seasons. Some have defended him relentlessly, but I have stuck to my position that he is not a pressure pitcher. He is "streaky" at best, and he tends to crumble when we need him the most. I wanted to trade him at the end of the '04 season because his value was relatively high. I believed he would never be a dependable pitcher in playoff-intensity situations. Far less than a closer, he isn't even a top set-up man.

Here is a list of my mad face posts on Reitsma:

8/05

4/05

10/04

9/04

7/04

Of particular interest is that in '04 he blew three huge games against the Phillies when they were in a race with us.

[drzachary]

I'd like to see him be given a chance to START, then relegated to mop-up duty.

Do you post on Bravesjournal/etc? The R**TSM* cursing is fantastic there.

[CBAreject]

never been to bravesjournal. this is the only sports forum i post on. i will have to check it out.

[shock]

Ive actually been a strong defender of Reitsma, never on here or any other forum, but among friends and colleagues. I think he is a hell of a pitcher with probably the best change-up in the big leagues. just my opinion. but ive finally decided he just isnt the guy to be our closer. he isnt a closer period. the guy just doesnt have the mental make-up to get the job done. hopefully ken "death" ray or mcbride can step in a get the job done.

[Popeye]

AGree, it's Dan Kolb all over again.

[drzachary]

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AGree, it's Dan Kolb all over again.

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Don't you EVER say that name again on here. EVER!!!