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Re: Please tell me the Reds aren't keeping Aroldis at closer...

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Originally Posted by Blitz Dorsey

Why don't the Braves make Kimbrel a starter?

He's never started a game as a professional, for starters. I'm guessing he has never exhibited stamina or the variety of pitches needed to be a starter. Chapman is uniquely qualified to get an opportunity to start and has done so in his young career. Kimbrel is Billy Wagner, Chapman is potentially John Smoltz.

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