[More Cowbell]

Freel is my favorite Reds player and do you think Burton should be closer.

I think Burton is fine where he is. More importantly, I think Weathers is fine where he is as closer. Closing games hasn't been the problem with the bullpen this year - it's getting through the 8th inning to the closer - that's the problem. So far, nobody has shown any consistency as a setup guy.

I am fine with Weathers closing this year, but I do think Burton could be the closer of the future, maybe as early as next year. His first few appearances were horrendous (couldn't find the plate) but since his most recent call-up he has been lights-out. He certainly does fit the mold of a 'classic' closer better than Weathers. That said, Stormy has done his job and done it well this season, imagine what our bullpen would've been like without him... :eek: