 |
|
|
| |
« Phils Talking To Giants, Reds About Helms? | Main | Freddy Guzman Clears Waivers »
Reitsma Mulling Options
30 year-old reliever Chris Reitsma is on a minor league contract with the Mariners, and they don't feel he's ready for the big league roster quite yet. John Hickey says Reitsma can retire, go to the minors as requested, or ask the Mariners for his release (they'd have no obligation to grant it). Reitsma has yet to throw on back-to-back days, and he doesn't offer the upside of Mark Lowe.
Reitsma had a fifth elbow surgery in July of '07. The Mariners declined his $2.7MM option for '08 but re-signed him to a minor league deal. He's healthy now, but hasn't been useful since '05.
TrackBack
TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.typepad.com/services/trackback/6a00d834515b9a69e200e55178dfd48833
Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Reitsma Mulling Options:
Comments
Verify your Comment
Previewing your Comment
This is only a preview. Your comment has not yet been posted.
As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.
Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.
Top Stories
Search MLBTR
MLBTR Features
Recent Posts
Rumors By Team
Monthly Archives
Live Chats
Tuesdays at 2 p.m. CST
He's useful for blowing saves.
Posted by: Land-Man | March 27, 2008 at 10:12 AM
I had no idea he was still playing! It might be time for him to start thinking about a new career. Sorry to say he never really could use what was once considered a plus changeup in any way effectively.
Posted by: Andy Braves Fan | March 27, 2008 at 10:22 AM
He's playin AAA ball for my MLB 2k8 Reds...
Posted by: cincy_11 | March 27, 2008 at 10:25 AM
To quote Reitsma himself: "I'm 29 and have a 70 year-old elbow." Even duct tape wears out eventually.
Posted by: FineHamAbounds | March 27, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Reitsma has got to be toast. Saw him pitch this spring and he looked very mediocre. That and given the fact he has had like 33 elbow surgeries, he is likely toast unless he was to hang out in AAA ball. He's a good guy so I hope something works out for him.
Posted by: thr33niL | March 27, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Last thing I can remember about Reitsma is watching him blow TONS of late inning leads in ATL. Just retire. Good riddance.
Posted by: la16 | March 27, 2008 at 02:47 PM