2008 Closers Thread

[deerayfan072]

I seriously hate when managers pitch closers when they have a blow out

[Maris09]

I seriously hate when managers pitch closers when they have a blow out

Yeah in ATL?
Getting a pitcher work is one thing, but bringing in a Tommy John guy on back to back games with a 9 run lead is just plain stupid. Just go into the break knowing you have your 9th inning guy. NO NEED to bring him into a 9 run game in a day game after a night game when he's been an injury risk guy. Plain stupid.

[bluejkrew]

Here's the latest article on Saito...

A concerned Takashi Saito couldn't brush his teeth Sunday morning without feeling discomfort in his right elbow, more anecdotal evidence for the Dodgers to be prepared for the worst.

The closer undergoes an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of damage to his elbow, which tightened up and forced him from Saturday night's game. But the expectations are not good, other than Saito will probably start the second half on the disabled list. If he's lucky, he won't need surgery.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3130064&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

[Magnus_CA]

who has more value save-wise over the next 2 weeks...Balfour or Morrow?

[Havok1517]

who has more value save-wise over the next 2 weeks...Balfour or Morrow?

Morrow. Balfour doesn't have a clear hold on the closers spot since its a CBC till percy gets back.

[metsfan12]

What are the chances Soriano comes back and ends up closing or splitting with Gonzo if he has a string of good appearnes first?

[Havok1517]

What are the chances Soriano comes back and ends up closing or splitting with Gonzo if he has a string of good appearnes first?

Doubtful. Gonzo I don't think has blown a save in 30 saves opps. Soriano is a big-time injury risk and Cox should be happy with him just pitchign a few times this week.

[buffalobillsrul2002]

Hey Havok, great call on Marte being a possible trade candidate. Pirates suck, and next year he has a club option at 6 million. There's no way Pittsburgh would pick that up

[Havok1517]

Hey Havok, great call on Marte being a possible trade candidate. Pirates suck, and next year he has a club option at 6 million. There's no way Pittsburgh would pick that up

Yep, the 1st page write up says it all.

[buffalobillsrul2002]

Hey Havok, great call on Marte being a possible trade candidate. Pirates suck, and next year he has a club option at 6 million. There's no way Pittsburgh would pick that up

Yep, the 1st page write up says it all.

Oops. Wasted research, haha. Havoc, what do you think happens if Marte loses the job? Do you have any faith in Yates actually holding it (he would probably get first shot)? Personally, I think it would be a complete disaster and a CBBC (Closer by Blown Saves Committe) until Capps got back