Chris Reitsma
Chris Reitsma
Christopher Michael Reitsmais a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played seven seasons in the majors, from 2001 until 2007, with the Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, and Seattle Mariners...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth31 December 1977
fans hard wore
The fans were hard on him, and I think it wore on him.
bottom excuse hurting leg looking whether
I'm not going to make excuses, if that's what you're looking for, ... But it's been there. I've got to make better pitches. That's the bottom line, whether your leg is hurting or not.
along bumps couple good last matter months physically ready winter year
I'm ready to go. Last year I had a couple of bumps and bruises along the way but those winter months were good to me. No matter who you are, if you play in that many games, you're going to have some things that aren't physically right with you and I'm not bionic.
breaking command good
I just wasn't good tonight. I didn't have any command of my change-up and breaking ball. It kind of snowballed on me.
couple good last numbers year
I'm very confident. You take out a couple of appearances last year and my numbers are as good as anyone's in the league. I've been through this before. This is something I want.
felt lifted pleasantly surprised weight
I'm pleasantly surprised with the way I felt today. A big weight has been lifted off my mind.