2009 Closers Thread (No Game Commentary Please)

[Havok1517]

Rock Solid
Solid
Safe
Shaky
Volatile
Out of Options
Current Closer
Closer-of-the-Future
Destined for Rotation
Trade Candidate
Looking over his shoulder
Injured/Disabled
Suspended/Bereavement


AL EAST

= G. Sherrill , J. Johnson, C. Ray
= J. Papelbon , T. Saito, D. Bard
= M. Rivera , P. Hughes, B. Bruney
= J. Howell , D. Wheeler, G. Balfour
= S. Downs , J. Frasor, B. League

AL CENTRAL

= B. Jenks , O. Dotel, T. Pena
= K. Wood , C. Perez , J. Lewis
= F. Rodney , J. Zumaya , R. Perry
= J. Soria , J. Cruz, K. Farnsworth
= J. Nathan , J. Mijares, M. Guerrier

AL WEST

= B. Fuentes , K. Jepson, J. Spier
= A. Bailey , S. Casilla , B. Ziegler
= D. Aardsma , M. Lowe, M. Batista
= F. Francisco , C. Wilson, E. Guardado

NL EAST

= M. Gonzalez , R. Soriano, P. Moylan
= M. Lindstrom , L. Nunez, R. Pinto
= F. Rodriguez , J. Putz , B. Parnell
= B. Lidge , R. Madson, J. Romero
= M. MacDougal, , J. Beimel, S. Burnett

NL CENTRAL

= K. Gregg , C. Marmol , A. Guzman
= F. Cordero , J. Burton, A. Rhodes
= J. Valverde , L. Hawkins, C. Sampson
= T. Hoffman , C. Villanueva, M. DiFelice
= M. Capps , J. Grabow, J. Hanrahan
= R. Franklin , [b]J. Motte[/b] , K. McClellan

NL WEST

= C. Qualls , J. Rauch, J. Gutierrez
= H. Street , M. Corpas , R. Rincon
= J. Broxton , R. Troncoso, C. Wade
= H. Bell , C. Meredith, E. Mujica
= B. Wilson , S. Romo, J. Affeldt

Extended Injuries
(Oak) J. Devine RHP
(NYM) B. Wagner LHP
(Col) T. Buchholtz RHP

Potential Closers-of-the-Future Prospects

Orioles = Chris Ray, (RHP), Jim Hoey (RHP), Kam Mickolio (RHP)
Red Sox = John Smoltz (RHP), Ramon Ramirez (RHP) , Bryson Cox (RHP), Rocky Cherry (RHP)
Yankees = Humberto Sanchez (RHP), Mark Melancon (RHP), J. Brent Cox (RHP), Anthony Claggett (RHP), Kevin Whelan (RHP), Andrew Brackman (RHP), A. Horne (RHP)
Devil Rays = Jake McGee (RHP), Eduardo Morlan (RHP), Jorge Julio (RHP), Jonathan Meloan (RHP)
Blue Jays = Brandon League (RHP)

Indians = Tony Sipp (LHP), Rob Bryson (RHP)
White Sox = Adam Russell, Kyle Bellamy (RHP), (RHP), Ryan Braun (RHP)
Tigers = Ryan Perry (RHP) , Freddy Dolsi (RHP), Jeremy Bonderman (RHP)
Royals = Yasuhiko Yabuta (RHP), Carlos Rosa (RHP)
Twins = Carlos Gutierrez (RHP), Juan Morillo (RHP), Jason Stoffel (RHP), Ben Tootle (RHP)

Angels = Michael Kohn (RHP), Kevin Jepsen (RHP)
Athletics = Andrew Bailey (RHP), Sam Demel (RHP), Henry Rodriguez (RHP)
Mariners = Josh Fields (RHP) , Juan Ramirez (RHP), Shawn Kelly (RHP)
Rangers = Kazuo Fukumori (RHP), Thomas Diamond (RHP), Warner Madrigal (RHP)

Braves = Stephen Marek (RHP)
Marlins = Brett Sinkbeil (RHP), Travis Bowyer (RHP), Taylor Tankersley (LHP), Jose Ceda (RHP), Ryan Tucker (RHP), Carlos Martinez (RHP)
Mets = Eddie Kunz (RHP), Fernando Nieve (RHP)
Phillies = Joe Bisenius (RHP), Scott Mathieson (RHP)
Nationals = Drew Storen (RHP), Zechry Zinicola (RHP), Chris Booker (RHP)

Cubs = Angel Guzman (RHP) , Andrew Cashner (RHP)
Reds = Thomas Pauley (RHP), Sean Watson (RHP), Josh Roenicke (RHP), Zach Stewart (RHP),Brian Pearl (RHP)
Astros = Felipe Paulino (RHP)
Brewers = Mark Rogers (RHP), Jeremy Jeffress (RHP) , Chris Capuano (LHP)
Pirates = Romulo Sanchez (RHP), Bryan Morris (RHP), Donald Veal (LHP)
Cardinals = Jess Todd (RHP) , Luis Perdomo (RHP), Joseph Kelly (RHP)

Diamondbacks = Maxwell Scherzer (RHP), Daniel Schlereth (LHP)
Rockies = Casey Weathers (RHP)
Dodgers = Gregg Miller (LHP), Scott Elbert (LHP), H. Kuo (LHP)
Padres = Eulogio De La Cruz (RHP) , Wynn Pelzer (RHP), Will Startup (LHP), Cesar Carrillo (RHP), Evan Scribner (RHP)
Giants = Merkin Valdez (RHP) , Henry Sosa (RHP)

Possible 2010 Closers (based on current closer being a FA and having a capable incumbent)
Was - D. Storen (RHP)

Possible Future Japanese Imports

Chiba Lott Marines - Kazuya Fukuura (LHP)
Chunichi Dragons - Hitoki Iwase (LHP)
Fukuoka Softbank Hawks - Takahiro Mahara (RHP)
Hashin Tigers - Kyuji Fujikawa (LHP)
Hiroshima Toyo Carp - Katsuhiro Nagakawa (RHP)
Orix Buffaloes - Daisuke Katoh (RHP)
Yakult Swallows - Hirotoshi Ishii (LHP), Ryota Igarashi (RHP), C.Y. Lim (RHP)
Yokohama BayStars - Hayato Terahara (RHP)
Yomiuri Giants - Kiyoshi Toyoda (RHP), Tetsuya Yamaguchi (LHP)

[MotorCityKitties]

Thanks Havok. Great job again!

[MotorCityKitties]

Couple things. You have Street's pic next to Devine's name. Also, I would give Kerry Wood a better grade than "volatile".

[Omaha Red Sox]

Couple things. You have Street's pic next to Devine's name. Also, I would give Kerry Wood a better grade than "volatile".

KRod's white now?

[Havok1517]

Couple things. You have Street's pic next to Devine's name. Also, I would give Kerry Wood a better grade than "volatile".

Oh, I'm still editing some of the other stuff including smiles.

[AussieDodger]

I always love the FIRST page of this thread

Some suggestions:

Possibly rank Bobby Howry above Alex Hinshaw
Huston Street ahead of Corpas
Boone Logan above Manny Acosta


Awesome post, love the huge question mark

[Havok1517]

I always love the FIRST page of this thread

Some suggestions:

Possibly rank Bobby Howry above Alex Hinshaw
Huston Street ahead of Corpas
Boone Logan above Manny Acosta


Awesome post, love the huge question mark

1. Hinshaw is a young arm in the pen while Lowe is a lefty setup guy
2. corpas has been endorsed as the Col closer
3. Acosta got time last for SVs and he's ok to be #3 for right now

[AussieDodger]

1. Hinshaw is a young arm in the pen while Lowe is a lefty setup guy

Howry is right-handed , and this is the Giants we're talking about here. 35 y.o >>>>> 26 y.o to them.

2. corpas has been endorsed as the Col closer

I didn't know that. Nice work

[ayebatter]

Another year, another great job.

[Havok1517]

1. Hinshaw is a young arm in the pen while Lowe is a lefty setup guy

Howry is right-handed , and this is the Giants we're talking about here. 35 y.o >>>>> 26 y.o to them.

You're right he is, my bad. But I'm okay with Hinshaw being there for right now.