Looks like the Braves are going to take a chance on Mike Remlinger's 40-year-old arm after all. Not a bad deal, I think. They allegedly passed the first time around, but after Remlinger rested his arm a while in the offseason, he found himself able to throw without pain for the first time in a long time -- shades of Dennis Martinez. Anwyay, Remlinger's been with The Organization before, so he knows how things are done there -- and he wants to be there.
Readers of the linked story will notice that he had high praise for Bobby Cox and Bobby Dews. Many fans will also recall that he did not seem very fond of Leo (remember the dugout shouting match?). I suspect that one of the reasons he wanted to come back to Atlanta so badly, presumably to finish his career, is that Leo is no longer around. He has a minor-league contract, and an invite to camp. Let's see what he can do with it. Perhaps some rest for the arm and a familiar, nurturing environment will breathe new life into his career and make him a valuable asset to the bullpen.
Posted by MHB
at 10:02 PM EST