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VT Redsox · by **VT Redsox** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 6:44 pm

Is Chacon going to be worth picking up this year as a closer or should i stay away?

by **ondeckb** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 7:15 pm

I like him (and have him on 2 teams)....he actually pitches well at Coors and if he's healthy I think he's a nice pickup......

by **Spartans Rule** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 7:20 pm

Chacon's biggest advantage is that he grew up in Colorado, so he learned to pitch in the thin air. He's worth picking up because he'll get saves, but it is still Coors so don't expect an ERA under 4.

by **bravelaker** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 7:22 pm

yeah i have him but believe me he is a last resort a rockies pitcher is still a rockies pitcher

by **TriplePlay** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 7:27 pm

i agree with bravelaker, not matter how well he pitches, its still colorado and hes era will still be higher then most closers.

by **Vladdy the Impaler** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 9:10 pm

i know it's basically split down the middle amongst u cafe'ers... but if u expect chacon's ERA to be over 4... u think taking a shot with danny graves would be safer??

by **tlef316** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 9:28 pm

i think chacon will get a decent amount of saves, but expect his ERA and WHIP to hurt you. i think id compare him to jorge julio but with about 5-7 less saves this year

by **titanut** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 9:29 pm

I have him on my pre-draft, really late. I think he is a decent sleeper. A closers ERA has little effect on your team's stats.
All that really matters is his saves.

by **ondeckb** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 9:30 pm

Vladdy the Impaler wrote:i know it's basically split down the middle amongst u cafe'ers... but if u expect chacon's ERA to be over 4... u think taking a shot with danny graves would be safer??

One big difference is that Graves will be looking over his shoulder at Reitsma and Wagner all season.....

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