Atlanta

Dan Kolb has looked shaky this season. he cannot seem to keep men off the bases. This alone would seem to merit a closer look at the other arms in the Atlanta bullpen.

Chris Reitsma is the obvious choice to step into the closer role if the braves decide the turmoil of changing closers is necessary. (By my choice of words you can gather I do not believe that is likely right now.)

Adam Bernero has pitched well but I think he will be the longman this season and a good one. Pick him up in lieu of bad starters. he will get as many wins without the extra innings starters give.

The deep sleeper is Jorge Sosa. He was a failed starter in TB, but he had a very good strikeout rate of 9.0 per 9 innings. "Failed starter" and "good strikeout rate" are the key markers to potential closers.

I do not see him getting it first but do see him getting the opportunity in 2006.

In the meantime, Leo Mazzone will srpinkle him with his magic pitching dust and make him a quality middle reliever as Coach leo has done with so many other pitchers.