Downs was mentioned as an occasional-closer candidate if BJ Ryan continues to regain his velocity, the team's web site reports.
Spin: Downs is already a solid end-gamer in deeper leagues with his solid ERA and WHIP totals, and is almost a necessary handcuff to Ryan if you invested heavily in Ryan during your auctions.
CBS is reporting Saturday 3/28: News: Oakland manager Bob Geren said Saturday that Joey Devine and Brad Ziegler will split closer duties when the season starts. Neither pitched in the team's spring game against the Brewers.
It doesn't say that it is permanent, but which one will emerge as the solo closer if they do go to one closer?
rotoquest wrote:CBS is reporting Saturday 3/28: News: Oakland manager Bob Geren said Saturday that Joey Devine and Brad Ziegler will split closer duties when the season starts. Neither pitched in the team's spring game against the Brewers.
It doesn't say that it is permanent, but which one will emerge as the solo closer if they do go to one closer?
The obvious answer is Devine, but we'd also accept "whoever is fit".
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According to the Tacoma News Tribune, suggestions that Miguel Batista will open the season as the Mariners' closer are "wrong." Batista will be used as the club's long reliever and potential spot starter. That leaves Mark Lowe, Tyler Walker, Roy Corcoran, Randy Messenger and David Aardsma as the remaining possible candidates for the job. Manager Don Wakamatsu is expected to make his decision next weekend when the team travels to Las Vegas for a few exhibition games. Mar. 29 - 11:26 am et
Brewers manager Ken Macha indicated Saturday that Carlos Villanueva will fill in at closer while Trevor Hoffman is out. Hoffman shouldn't be sidelined for too long, but there are some early saves to be had here. "Hopefully, we'll get Trevor back quick," said Villanueva. "But if I get the opportunity, of course I would consider it an honor to do that job." Seth McClung is right behind him in line and might be worth grabbing in deep leagues. Mar. 29 - 11:34 am et
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According to the Tacoma News Tribune, suggestions that Miguel Batista will open the season as the Mariners' closer are "wrong." Batista will be used as the club's long reliever and potential spot starter. That leaves Mark Lowe, Tyler Walker, Roy Corcoran, Randy Messenger and David Aardsma as the remaining possible candidates for the job. Manager Don Wakamatsu is expected to make his decision next weekend when the team travels to Las Vegas for a few exhibition games. Mar. 29 - 11:26 am et
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This is not a trade rumor, but it's somewhat related. Larry LaRue of the The News Tribune reports Brandon Morrow is the likely closer for the Mariners. With no chance of making the starting rotation, according to manager Don Wakamatsu, the would-be starter approached coaches with a desire to close. Says LaRue,
"The only thing Morrow needs to prove now is that he can close regularly despite diabetes, a disease that can rock him unexpectedly. On Sunday, for instance, Morrow’s blood sugar level was high and his energy level down.He dealt with using his insulin pump – and last year, closing was not a problem for Morrow when J.J. Putz went down. Now that Putz is gone and he closing job wide open, Morrow wants it badly. Barring an unforeseen physical problem, it’s his."
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