2010 CLOSERS Thread (1 Viewer)

[boom king]

They have a countdown posted for his 600th save. They're not going anywhere this year. He's going to have an extremely long leash.

even if he keeps giving away games?

 

[Eephus]

Saves today:

Alfredo Simon

Ramon Ramirez

Jason Motte

Frank Francisco

Hoffman stunk it up again

Who's next in line? Coffey or Hawkins?

Villanueva has been the best of the bunch.

They have a countdown posted for his 600th save. They're not going anywhere this year. He's going to have an extremely long leash.

they're also trying to compete. The 600 sign might be a consideration if they were 15 games back in August but if the Brewers keep giving Ws away, it could come to that. I agree his leash is long but it's a lot shorter than it was on opening day.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Must be hard for Trevor Hoffman to pitch with that giant fork sticking out of his back

 

[Genedoc]

How close is Dotel to losing his job?

 

[pollardsvision]

Saves today:

Alfredo Simon

Ramon Ramirez

Jason Motte

Frank Francisco

Hoffman stunk it up again

Who's next in line? Coffey or Hawkins?

Villanueva has been the best of the bunch.

They have a countdown posted for his 600th save. They're not going anywhere this year. He's going to have an extremely long leash.

He's made 9 appearances. He's cost them 4 wins and it's not even May. How many wins can they afford to give back? 2 or 3 games could very well determine whether they make the playoffs or not. I think we all know he's got a really long leash, but there must be a breaking point. I don't see how they aren't close to it yet. I smell a fake injury/DL trip coming soon.

Of the other relievers, I'd prefer to have Villanueva, if for no other reason, because he gets the SP designation, so he'd allow a team to start more than the required slots for RPs. I'd love to have him, but he was snapped up in my league weeks ago.

 

[jamny]

How close is Dotel to losing his job?

pick-up Meek?

 

[MAC_32]

How close is Dotel to losing his job?

pick-up Meek?

I did a couple days ago in one and missed him on waivers Wednesday due to priority in another.He's pitching well, Dotel's not, Meek got the call on a scheduled off day for Dotel (and dealt), and now Dotel's getting the dreaded vote of confidence.The writing's on the wall...

 

[Eephus]

The Brad Lidge roller coaster is departing. Please keep your hands and arms inside the vehicle at all times and remain seated while in motion.

 

[Mr. Retukes]

The Brad Lidge roller coaster is departing. Please keep your hands and arms inside the vehicle at all times and remain seated while in motion.

I've had him on my DL all season and now I have to cut him because I don't want to cut Rauch or Capps. :IBTL:

 

[Eephus]

The Brad Lidge roller coaster is departing. Please keep your hands and arms inside the vehicle at all times and remain seated while in motion.

I've had him on my DL all season and now I have to cut him because I don't want to cut Rauch or Capps.

Lidge was in mid-season form last night

 

[Balco]

I might just ouright cut Hoffman, I have both Hoffman and Qualls. Yikes.

I am hoping for the Brewers to have a save situation in the next couple of days to see who Macha trots out.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I might just ouright cut Hoffman, I have both Hoffman and Qualls. Yikes.I am hoping for the Brewers to have a save situation in the next couple of days to see who Macha trots out.

Qualls +2 WHIP is killing me along with Jenks' near 2 WHIP. oof. I sat next to a guy with a 2k bet on the D'Bags and Doyers and Qualls had a 2 run lead for him in the bottom of the 9th. He asked me about Qualls, I said he was pretty solid. He wasn't that night...Doyers scored two to tie and won in extras (although he got a slow ground ball for the 3rd out that Drew threw into the stands).

 

[Balco]

I might just ouright cut Hoffman, I have both Hoffman and Qualls. Yikes.I am hoping for the Brewers to have a save situation in the next couple of days to see who Macha trots out.

Qualls +2 WHIP is killing me along with Jenks' near 2 WHIP. oof. I sat next to a guy with a 2k bet on the D'Bags and Doyers and Qualls had a 2 run lead for him in the bottom of the 9th. He asked me about Qualls, I said he was pretty solid. He wasn't that night...Doyers scored two to tie and won in extras (although he got a slow ground ball for the 3rd out that Drew threw into the stands).

I didn't even mention that Jenks is my best reliever. We have 3 bullpen spots, I have Jenks, Qualls, and Hoffman. I am also in dead last.Hoffman was a risk, I got him cheap, and I knew what I was getting into due to his age (although in no way could I have predicted this). Qualls, is surprising to me, though. He has been solid the last several years. I know he wasn't a closer all those years.

 

[Chiwawa]

The Brad Lidge roller coaster is departing. Please keep your hands and arms inside the vehicle at all times and remain seated while in motion.

I've had him on my DL all season and now I have to cut him because I don't want to cut Rauch or Capps.

You did the right thing.

 

[the moops]

Is Meek getting the job anytime soon?

 

[Sweet Love]

Is Meek getting the job anytime soon?

He is sitting out on my WW, but I am reluctant to burn a spot for him. Dotel was away due to the birth of a child...how did he look prior to that?

 

[the moops]

Is Meek getting the job anytime soon?

He is sitting out on my WW, but I am reluctant to burn a spot for him. Dotel was away due to the birth of a child...how did he look prior to that?

He looked terrible.

 

[E-Z Glider]

Is Meek getting the job anytime soon?

Its not like the Pirates are in contention and looking to win now. IMO, they'll give Dotel a very long leash so they can trade their "closer" at the deadline to some contender looking for a setup guy. Meek could have the job by the end of the year though.

 

[The Ref]

Is Meek getting the job anytime soon?

Its not like the Pirates are in contention and looking to win now. IMO, they'll give Dotel a very long leash so they can trade their "closer" at the deadline to some contender looking for a setup guy. Meek could have the job by the end of the year though.

Dotel with another one tonight. The more saves Dotel has this year and the less Meek has the better the $$ situation for the club in the long run.

 

[boom king]

Is Meek getting the job anytime soon?

Its not like the Pirates are in contention and looking to win now. IMO, they'll give Dotel a very long leash so they can trade their "closer" at the deadline to some contender looking for a setup guy. Meek could have the job by the end of the year though.

Dotel with another one tonight. The more saves Dotel has this year and the less Meek has the better the $$ situation for the club in the long run.

with madson out for 8 weeks in philly, i could see them looking at dotel...

 

[Bob Loblaw]

Koji Uehara might get activated off the DL in time for this weekend's series vs. Twins. Will he move into the closer role over Alfredo Simon? And if so, should I drop Frank Francisco for Uehara? I'm hurting in the Saves category.

 

[boom king]

Koji Uehara might get activated off the DL in time for this weekend's series vs. Twins. Will he move into the closer role over Alfredo Simon? And if so, should I drop Frank Francisco for Uehara? I'm hurting in the Saves category.

both are going to lose the job when mike gonzalez comes back. francisco has the best shot at saves for the remainder of the year...

 

[ceo3west]

Kerry Wood off of the DL today

 

[the moops]

Pretty sure I read that Corpas is going to take over for Morales until Street comes back. At least I remember reading, I think.

 

[boom king]

Pretty sure I read that Corpas is going to take over for Morales until Street comes back. At least I remember reading, I think.

its on rotoworld

 

[MAC_32]

Pretty sure I read that Corpas is going to take over for Morales until Street comes back. At least I remember reading, I think.

It's not been confirmed but reading between the lines on what Tracy said it's probably the case, the only reason I'm still holding onto Morales is because it is a very, very deep league, Corpas has a history of sucking as a closer, and Street has a history of having setbacks rehabbing injuries.

 

[the moops]

Pretty sure I read that Corpas is going to take over for Morales until Street comes back. At least I remember reading, I think.

It's not been confirmed but reading between the lines on what Tracy said it's probably the case, the only reason I'm still holding onto Morales is because it is a very, very deep league, Corpas has a history of sucking as a closer, and Street has a history of having setbacks rehabbing injuries.

You forgot to add the part about Morales also sucking.

 

[MAC_32]

Pretty sure I read that Corpas is going to take over for Morales until Street comes back. At least I remember reading, I think.

It's not been confirmed but reading between the lines on what Tracy said it's probably the case, the only reason I'm still holding onto Morales is because it is a very, very deep league, Corpas has a history of sucking as a closer, and Street has a history of having setbacks rehabbing injuries.

You forgot to add the part about Morales also sucking.

I thought he was going to get a raw deal if he lost the job until his last two performances, at least two of his losses and blown saves were luck induced from what I've read. No excuse for 4 BB's in 2/3 IP, especially when your hold on the job security is non existent. He shouldn't have been pitching for his job in the first place though, making decisions off just 10 IP's is what leads to decision maker's losing their jobs.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Brian Fuentes comes off the DL. Gets into the game with a 3-2 lead.

Miguel Cabrera hits a homerun.

Carlos Guillen walks.

Inge strikeouts.

Guillen steals second.

Laird walks.

Guillen gets caught stealing.

Santiago gets a single, Laird scores.

4-3 Detroit.

How soon until Rodney, who pitched fantastically as closer, gets the job back? And how stupid is it to give the job back to a guy who wasn't that good in the first place?

I have more man love for Rodney than anyone, but that doesn't mean Fuentes doesn't suck. It is only a matter of time until Rodney is the full time closer, Fuentes is absolute trash.

This idiot is gonna cost me money tonight. What a POS.

 

[Eephus]

Pretty sure I read that Corpas is going to take over for Morales until Street comes back. At least I remember reading, I think.

It's not been confirmed but reading between the lines on what Tracy said it's probably the case, the only reason I'm still holding onto Morales is because it is a very, very deep league, Corpas has a history of sucking as a closer, and Street has a history of having setbacks rehabbing injuries.

You forgot to add the part about Morales also sucking.

but he remembered the part about corpas sucking

 

[E-Z Glider]

Lidge sent back to Philly for "elbow stiffness". Madson moved to extended DL. Sounds like Contreras is the guy to own in Philly for the foreseeable future.

 

[zoobird]

Lidge sent back to Philly for "elbow stiffness". Madson moved to extended DL. Sounds like Contreras is the guy to own in Philly for the foreseeable future.

They're downplaying Lidge's issues, but I agree with you. I'd say at least 50/50 that Contreras will be closing within a week.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Lidge sent back to Philly for "elbow stiffness". Madson moved to extended DL. Sounds like Contreras is the guy to own in Philly for the foreseeable future.

They're downplaying Lidge's issues, but I agree with you. I'd say at least 50/50 that Contreras will be closing within a week.

Madson really shot himself in the foot with that injury.

 

[JohnnyU]

MLB Headlines

Lidge (elbow) placed back on disabled list

Phillies placed RHP Brad Lidge on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 10, with right elbow inflammation.

The saga continues. Lidge opened the season on the DL and has made only four appearances since being activated in late April. Now it's back to rehabbing for the right-hander, who has been neither healthy nor effective for over a year. Jose Contreras earned his first save of the season (and first of his career) Saturday. He should continue to get chances. May. 15 - 8:05 pm et

 

[Balco]

I am settling all family business Michael Corleone style and releasing Qualls, Hoffman, and Jenks after today (end of matchup). In my 15 + years of playing fantasy baseball, I cannot remember a time I assembled a worse bullpen. Nobody wants to give up anything for them, so they are all gone, and I will fill my roster with middle relievers with good ratios.

 

[Da Guru]

Billy Wagner is looking decent. The guy still has a great arm.

 

[Wooderson]

Is Hoffman done yet? If so who is next in line?

 

[boom king]

Is Hoffman done yet? If so who is next in line?

with hawkins out, i would say villenueva...

 

[the moops]

Is Hoffman done yet? If so who is next in line?

with hawkins out, i would say villenueva...

Hoffman wont pitch any more until he gets things figured out. Could be a few days, could be much more.

 

[Northern Voice]

Kerry wood is such a piece of crap, has any other player ridden two or three good games to even half as much money as this scrub?

 

[Eephus]

Kerry wood is such a piece of crap, has any other player ridden two or three good games to even half as much money as this scrub?

Wood has pitched 1277 MLB innings with an ERA+ of 117. He's never lived up to his advance hype but he's had a better career than most.

 

[Northern Voice]

Kerry wood is such a piece of crap, has any other player ridden two or three good games to even half as much money as this scrub?

Wood has pitched 1277 MLB innings with an ERA+ of 117. He's never lived up to his advance hype but he's had a better career than most.

I guess that doesn't shock me, it just seems like he strikes out everyone he faces, or gets knocked out after a third of an inning... and I'm sure it's magnified since he's become a reliever.

 

[Spartans Rule]

In all the baseball I've watched, I've never seen anyone with better stuff than the young Kerry Wood.

 

[boom king]

as a young cubs fan, kerry wood is my favorite pitcher of all time.

 

[the moops]

Is Hoffman done yet? If so who is next in line?

with hawkins out, i would say villenueva...

Hoffman wont pitch any more until he gets things figured out. Could be a few days, could be much more.

Villanueva with his first save of the yea. Pitched a perfect ninth.

 

[Kinetic]

as a young cubs fan, kerry wood is my favorite pitcher of all time.

I've had a beer with him. Seemed like an okay guy

 

[MAC_32]

Simon got hurt today and Uehera may be headed back to the DL. Gonzalez might be back soon, but banking on him wouldn't be wise. Who's left? Meredith?

 

[bweiser]

braddock is the guy to own in milwaukee in a keeper league. he might not get the job this year, but looks like it is his next year.

 

[Nigel]

braddock is the guy to own in milwaukee in a keeper league. he might not get the job this year, but looks like it is his next year.

So who is the guy to grab now for this year? Axford? Villanueva?

 

[boom king]

braddock is the guy to own in milwaukee in a keeper league. he might not get the job this year, but looks like it is his next year.

So who is the guy to grab now for this year? Axford? Villanueva?

trade for hoffmanbut villanueva has to be the guy still. pretty sure he wasnt availble, allowing axford to grab a save.