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Royals Fan · 06-25-2006, 12:14 AM

Former Red Mike Remlinger was DFA tonight by the Braves- so the youth movement is upon us in Atlanta.

reds44 · 06-25-2006, 12:24 AM

He has a 4.03 ERA in 36 appearances this year. However he has a 2.45 against lefties and a 5.6 ERA vs. righties. IMO Narron would not use him as a LOOGY, so I wouldn't go after him. If we want a LOOGY we have Shack in AAA, no reason to trade for Remlinger.

But who knows, can he really be worse then some of the guys we have up here?

KronoRed · 06-25-2006, 12:26 AM

Get him.

Reds1 · 06-25-2006, 12:29 AM

He has been closing a few games. This might be a decent pick up.

06-25-2006, 12:36 AM

Bring the former Redleg back here, DFA Hammond.

edabbs44 · 06-25-2006, 12:37 AM

Please get him Wayne.

redsupport · 06-25-2006, 01:33 AM

he is way better than hammonds

KronoRed · 06-25-2006, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by redsupport

he is way better than hammonds

..and Burns..and Weathers..and Yan..

Jpup · 06-25-2006, 06:25 AM

For some reason, I think there are a ton of teams that are going to be going after him. He kind of sounds defeated though. That happens when you are let go, for any reason, from a job. He won't be unemployed long.

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/NASApp...=.jsp&c_id=atl

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ST. PETERSBURG -- At 40 years old, Mike Remlinger knows his pitching career won't last forever. Still, he was understandably disappointed after being designated for assignment after Saturday night's game at Tampa Bay.

"You've been around here long enough, you get a feel for something's gotta give, but you never really want to fully believe that it's you," Remlinger said as he emptied his locker. "I'm at that point where if someone else is interested and it fits for my desires and my family's needs, then I'll consider it. If this is the end of the road, then I'm in a lot better place handling it than I was last year at this time. You get to the point where you start to realize that ability-wise, day in and day out, it's not what you expect. There's been stretches where it's been good and stretches where it hasn't been.

"And for what this team's going through right now, they've got other needs they need to address."

Remlinger compiled a 2-4 record and 4.03 ERA in 36 appearances for Atlanta this season, and he converted two of five save opportunities. He walked nine during that time and struck out 19. A 14-year veteran of the Major Leagues, Remlinger spent time with the Giants, Mets, Reds, Braves, Cubs and Red Sox. He fought shoulder fatigue throughout his 2005 season in Boston, leading to his release in late August.

Remlinger clawed his way into Atlanta's bullpen as a non-roster invitee this spring, marking his second stop in the city as he also played for the Braves from 1999-2002.

With many moves and even more seasons under his belt, Remlinger said he's prepared for whatever the future holds.

Even if it doesn't include baseball.

"I was obviously pleased with the opportunity, first and foremost, that was given to me, and I'm pleased with the way everything went to this point," he said. "I clear waivers on Wednesday. I'll see if the phone rings or not, and if it does, we'll figure it out from there. But if it doesn't, I'm prepared for that other end of it, too. There's a lot of things I'm looking forward to do."

The move was made to clear room on the 40-man roster for Chuck James, who is with the team already and is scheduled to be officially added to the roster Sunday before his start against the Rays.

Crash Davis · 06-25-2006, 06:28 AM

Time to stick a fork in him.

It's been a good run...with some thanks to Don Gullett for jumpstarting his career.

Krusty · 06-25-2006, 08:50 AM

He might be worth the look. Lord knows he can't be any worse than Mercker or Hammond.

Reds1 · 06-25-2006, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Krusty

He might be worth the look. Lord knows he can't be any worse than Mercker or Hammond.

I was thinking Burns. I can't believe he's on this team.

Redhook · 06-25-2006, 10:46 AM

If we take Remlinger can we send Hammond back to the Braves? A nice swap of 40-year olds. Even though Remlinger is better than most of our relievers we need to rid ourselves of relievers old enough to have a kid the same age as Homer Bailey.

NastyBoy · 06-25-2006, 12:38 PM

I say we pick him up and reunite him with his 1998 teammate Weathers. Are Gabe White and Danny Graves available? It would be just like old times. Sounds like a Leather Pants formula for success.

Matt700wlw · 06-25-2006, 12:40 PM

I'm all for it if they use him correctly.

06-25-2006, 12:14 AM	#1
Royals Fan Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 234	Remlinger-DFA Former Red Mike Remlinger was DFA tonight by the Braves- so the youth movement is upon us in Atlanta.

06-25-2006, 12:26 AM	#3
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,343	Re: Remlinger-DFA Get him. __________________ Go Gators!

06-25-2006, 12:29 AM	#4
Reds1 Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 3,442	Re: Remlinger-DFA He has been closing a few games. This might be a decent pick up. __________________ And This One Belongs to the REDS!!!

06-25-2006, 12:36 AM	#5
GOREDSGO32 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Remlinger-DFA Bring the former Redleg back here, DFA Hammond.

06-25-2006, 12:37 AM	#6
edabbs44 Box of Frogs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 15,825	Re: Remlinger-DFA Please get him Wayne.

06-25-2006, 01:33 AM	#7
redsupport Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,783	Re: Remlinger-DFA he is way better than hammonds

06-25-2006, 06:28 AM	#10
Crash Davis White Castle to the Nile Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tybee Island, GA Posts: 1,943	Re: Remlinger-DFA Time to stick a fork in him. It's been a good run...with some thanks to Don Gullett for jumpstarting his career. __________________ "I fought because I understood and could not bear to understand, that it was my destiny -- unlike that of my father, whose fate it was to hear the roar of the crowd -- to sit in the stands with most men and acclaim others. It was my fate, my destiny, my end, to be a fan."

06-25-2006, 08:50 AM	#11
Krusty Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 12,311	Re: Remlinger-DFA He might be worth the look. Lord knows he can't be any worse than Mercker or Hammond. __________________ If you think small, you'll go nowhere in life.

06-25-2006, 10:46 AM	#13
Redhook Miami Redhawks Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincy Posts: 2,247	Re: Remlinger-DFA If we take Remlinger can we send Hammond back to the Braves? A nice swap of 40-year olds. Even though Remlinger is better than most of our relievers we need to rid ourselves of relievers old enough to have a kid the same age as Homer Bailey. __________________ "....the two players I liked watching the most were Barry Larkin and Eric Davis. I was suitably entertained by their effortless skill that I didn't need them crashing into walls like a squirrel on a coke binge." - dsmith421 www.kylevoska.com - Golfer? Check out my blog for golf tips.

06-25-2006, 12:38 PM	#14
NastyBoy Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sinsinnasti Posts: 678	Re: Remlinger-DFA I say we pick him up and reunite him with his 1998 teammate Weathers. Are Gabe White and Danny Graves available? It would be just like old times. Sounds like a Leather Pants formula for success. __________________ "I notice that I'm throwing hard when I hear the crowd gasping," - Chapman

06-25-2006, 12:40 PM	#15
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,131	Re: Remlinger-DFA I'm all for it if they use him correctly. __________________ An excited shade of Red

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