2013 Closers (1 Viewer)

[MAC_32]

No one will offer what the Indians demand and something is wrong with pestano. If he is traded it will be in December.

Maybe it's a Kershaw hip.

Lol.

His velocity was down late May post DL stint with elbow issues and since he's been very erratic. He doesn't look the same on the mound, like he's over compensating for something. His velocity is closer to previous levels but his location's off and movement is down. Maybe only pitching once in ten days is what he needed to get right, we'll see.

 

[RnR]

If they send him to see Dr. Parker, then you know it spells trouble.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Someone dropped Brothers in my keeper league so I picked him up last night for $3 as a possible keeper play. Then today Betancourt hits the DL with Lupus or something. Coincidence?

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Someone dropped Brothers in my keeper league so I picked him up last night for $3 as a possible keeper play. Then today Betancourt hits the DL with Lupus or something. Coincidence?

IT'S NOT LUPUS.

 

[dparker713]

If they send him to see Dr. Parker, then you know it spells trouble.

You people are... sad.

 

[Bronx Bomber]

by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com

[SIZE=.8em](7/21/13)[/SIZE] Pedro Strop would be "one of the higher candidates" to closeshould the Cubs choose to trade Kevin Gregg, manager Dale Sveum told the Chicago Sun-Times.

Strop posted a brutal 7.25 ERA with Baltimore but hasn't allowed a run in eight appearances for Chicago. He excelled in a set-up role for Baltimore last year, as he posted a 2.44 ERA in 66 1/3 innings.


by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com

Anyone picking up Strop just in case? How many relief pitchers do you guys usually carry anyways in a start 2 RP with 3 P flex spots? I have Nathan, Romo and Gregg already. Looking to drop Vargas for someone. Was thinking about grabbing T. Walker for a prospect grab but maybe a closer would be better, not sure.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

I'm intrigued by Strop's sharp spike in ability right after being traded, which would fall in line with a coach with Chicago helping him make a really positive adjustment. He's cut down on the walks significantly, even after that nightmare of an inning a couple days back.

Taking a flier on Gregerson too.

 

[Annyong]

I'm intrigued by Strop's sharp spike in ability right after being traded, which would fall in line with a coach with Chicago helping him make a really positive adjustment. He's cut down on the walks significantly, even after that nightmare of an inning a couple days back.

Taking a flier on Gregerson too.

i think Gregerson is more likely to get traded before Street. Maybe thats wishful thinking on my part.

 

[the moops]

Danny Farquhar?

 

[the moops]

Well ####. Frieri blew another one. What's gonna happen in LA?

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Danny Farquhar?

All over this guy.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Well ####. Frieri blew another one. What's gonna happen in LA?

DLR ftw.

 

[MAC_32]

Even in my needy leagues, I'm staying away from both of those closer situations. Well, I have Ernesto, but I'm just benching him for the week. All of the replacement options are lousy.

 

[Annyong]

Even in my needy leagues, I'm staying away from both of those closer situations. Well, I have Ernesto, but I'm just benching him for the week. All of the replacement options are lousy.

Picked up Latoya Hawkins in case Parnell hit the DL. I think AARdsma might also be an option there.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Danny Farquhar?

All over this guy.

K numbers are certainly encouraging.

 

[MAC_32]

Even in my needy leagues, I'm staying away from both of those closer situations. Well, I have Ernesto, but I'm just benching him for the week. All of the replacement options are lousy.

Picked up Latoya Hawkins in case Parnell hit the DL. I think AARdsma might also be an option there.

I speculated on Aardsma Friday, but after two lousy outings this weekend I think someone else will get the next look. Hawkins makes sense.

 

[ceo3west]

Valverde released

 

[pantagrapher]

I can't believe it's 2013 and I'm rostering LaTroy Hawkins.

 

[MAC_32]

I can't believe it's 2013 and I'm rostering LaTroy Hawkins.

I can't believe it's 2013 and I'm pissed my lack of waiver priority didn't get me Latroy Hawkins.

 

[sporthenry]

#### closers. Go from 6 closers mid season to possibly 2 now. Going with Josh Fields for now to take Veras spot.

 

[sporthenry]

Well ####. Frieri blew another one. What's gonna happen in LA?

DLR ftw.

Looks like a committee type thing. Hopefully DLR will just take it and run with it.

 

[jon_mx]

Valverde released

Valverde's last close will be the door that just hit him in his ###.

 

[avoiding injuries]

There's only one person in this world who thinks Jim Johnson should still be closing games for the Orioles. Unfortunately, that person is Buck Showalter.

K-Rod has to be close. last 5 outings: 5 innings, 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 9 strikeouts

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Yeah Showalter is about as stubborn as Leyland, but even Leyland had his breaking point with Valverde (twice). Have to think the next time they are in a save situation, K-Rod gets a shot. Then they go from there.

 

[Bobcat10]

#### closers. Go from 6 closers mid season to possibly 2 now. Going with Josh Fields for now to take Veras spot.

Anyone gone to Chia-Jen Lo?

Just lost Brothers with Betancourt's return, so either need to go after a speculation or this Lo guy. FRod available, as well as high K guys like Herrera, Rondon, etc.