shoelessjoetara wrote:I agree but according to CBS its Soriano's job to lose. They tend to exagerate a little sometimes.
CBS doesn't go that far:
Mike Gonzalez, RP ATL
News: Atlanta closer Mike Gonzalez pitched in the eighth inning of Sunday's game against the Phillies. This is especially important because with the Braves leading 4-2 in the bottom of the ninth, Rafael Soriano took the mound to try for the save. Gonzalez pitched a scoreless eighth and walked a batter without allowing a hit. Soriano came on in the ninth, allowed a hit and struck out a batter for his third save. Soriano's ERA is 1.20.
Analysis: Gonzalez had gone three straight appearances with two saves and only allowed one hit with three strikeouts, so it isn't like he's been struggling of late. Manager Bobby Cox might be tinkering with his bullpen rotation but that is definitely cause for concern for owners of Gonzalez. Stay tuned to find out the reason Cox placed Gonzalez as the eighth-inning setup guy and Soriano the closer on Sunday. Gonzalez has been a low-end No. 2 Fantasy closer but could drop to a non-entity in Fantasy play if he's just a setup guy. Soriano would take the reverse action on his value and he'd become a No. 2 Fantasy closer.
shoelessjoetara wrote:I agree but according to CBS its Soriano's job to lose. They tend to exagerate a little sometimes.
CBS doesn't go that far:
Mike Gonzalez, RP ATL
News: Atlanta closer Mike Gonzalez pitched in the eighth inning of Sunday's game against the Phillies. This is especially important because with the Braves leading 4-2 in the bottom of the ninth, Rafael Soriano took the mound to try for the save. Gonzalez pitched a scoreless eighth and walked a batter without allowing a hit. Soriano came on in the ninth, allowed a hit and struck out a batter for his third save. Soriano's ERA is 1.20.
Analysis: Gonzalez had gone three straight appearances with two saves and only allowed one hit with three strikeouts, so it isn't like he's been struggling of late. Manager Bobby Cox might be tinkering with his bullpen rotation but that is definitely cause for concern for owners of Gonzalez. Stay tuned to find out the reason Cox placed Gonzalez as the eighth-inning setup guy and Soriano the closer on Sunday. Gonzalez has been a low-end No. 2 Fantasy closer but could drop to a non-entity in Fantasy play if he's just a setup guy. Soriano would take the reverse action on his value and he'd become a No. 2 Fantasy closer.
i wouldn't look too much into it. Job is probably still his but look for Bailey to get a few save chances here and there. If these poor outings continue, I wouldn't be surprised to see Bailey get the nod
********J. Soria to the DL************ From KC.com
The Royals now believe All-Star closer Joakim Soria requires extended rest to alleviate the pain in his cranky right shoulder.
Club officials made the decision to place Soria on the 15-day disabled list after Sunday’s 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.
The Royals replaced Soria by recalling right-hander Luke Hochevar from Class AAA Omaha and shifting Sidney Ponson to the bullpen. Hochevar will start Tuesday’s series opener against the A’s in Oakland.
Soria reported renewed soreness Thursday, one day after his shaky one-inning performance in closing out a 3-1 victory over the Mariners.
When that soreness continued into the weekend, the Royals made the move to place Soria on the DL.
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by shoelessjoetara » Sun May 10, 2009 4:44 pm 
