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by **mariahthepariah** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:28 pm

Braves place struggling Wickman on DL

By STAFF REPORTS
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Published on: 04/30/07

The Braves have placed closer Bob Wickman on the disabled list and activated reliever Chad Paronto.

Wickman struggled in three appearances the past five days, blowing leads Wednesday against Florida and Sunday against Colorado. He also had to be removed in the ninth inning Friday night against Colorado.

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The veteran righthander has allowed five hits, six runs and six walks in 1 2/3 innings in his past three games.

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by **SmartassBoiler** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:37 pm

Alright, who's the favorite for saves now?

by **Hitchcock** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:42 pm

It's gotta be either Rafael Soriano or Mike Gonzalez.

I would think Gonzalez b/c he closed in Pitt last season and I thought that, that's why the Braves picked him up. To eventually take over for Bob Wickman.

by **mak1277** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:56 pm

I'd say soriano would be the huge favorite to close. Gonzo's lefty, so it would make more sense to keep him in a setup role to play matchups. Plus Soriano has been the 8th inning guy, which is usually 2nd in line if the closer goes down.

I'd say even money on Soriano...Gonzo's probably 3/1 against.

by **balmlb119** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:02 pm

mak1277 wrote:I'd say soriano would be the huge favorite to close. Gonzo's lefty, so it would make more sense to keep him in a setup role to play matchups. Plus Soriano has been the 8th inning guy, which is usually 2nd in line if the closer goes down.

I'd say even money on Soriano...Gonzo's probably 3/1 against.

I say Gonzalez gets the first crack at it based on experience.

by **RJHNY1** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:10 pm

You guys have to remember that Gonzalez is coming back from a tender elbow. The Braves may not want to put so much strain on Gonzalez just yet.

Based on that, I think Soriano is the favorite.

by **TeamMikeDeveraux** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:19 pm

Any word on how long wickman will be out???

by **tooslim73** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:21 pm

TeamMikeDeveraux wrote:Any word on how long wickman will be out???

Could be a while if the new guys is lights out...

by **TeamMikeDeveraux** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:22 pm

dang! Someone already picked up soriano!!! I think he will he will be the guy! Is gonzo even worth a pickup?

by **bceagles04** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:23 pm

tooslim73 wrote:
TeamMikeDeveraux wrote:Any word on how long wickman will be out???

Could be a while if the new guys is lights out...

I know. I feel like this is just an excuse for pitching poorly, a la Mussina.

GOD I'm pissed. I drafted K-Rod, BJ Ryan, and Wickman in a 12 teamer thinking I would be great in saves.

With Ryan and Wick both gone, I'm VERY glad I traded for Jenks a few days ago.

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